Maybe that Madonna biopic isn’t as dead as we thought.
At the start of the decade, Madonna was developing a biographical film about her life at Universal, which she planned to direct. Julia Garner (Ozark) was later cast to play her in the biopic. However, in 2023, the biopic was scrapped over budgeting and casting disagreements.
Now, three years later, Garner offered a cryptic update on the untitled Madonna biopic, hinting that it may still be in development. In an interview with CBS (via Entertainment Weekly), Garner admitted that she didn’t know whether the film would ever get made, noting that “every hour it changes, in a way.” She also pointed out that “it’s not up to me” if the project moves forward.
“I would love for the movie to get made, obviously, but I also feel, whatever happens, I made a great friend. I love Madonna,” Garner added. After the biopic fell apart, the pair remained close, with Garner joining Madonna on stage during a November 2023 tour stop and at the MTV VMAs in September. They will also play themselves on the upcoming second season of The Studio.
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