Universal Pictures has secured the movie rights to Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me” after a competitive auction. The best-selling memoir, which has sold over 2.5 million copies since its release in October, details Spears’ journey from “The Mickey Mouse Club” to global pop stardom and her struggles with her conservatorship that ended in 2021. The film will be produced by Marc Platt, known for films like Wicked and La La Land, with Jon M. Chu set to direct.
Spears expressed her excitement about the project on social media, hinting at a collaboration with Platt. The memoir also reveals personal details, such as Spears’ abortion while she was dating Justin Timberlake over 20 years ago. The news comes amid the popularity of music biopics in Hollywood, with recent films about Elvis, Elton John, Amy Winehouse, and Bob Marley. Upcoming releases include a Bob Dylan biopic with Timothée Chalamet and a Michael Jackson biopic.
One of the most anticipated aspects of the Britney Spears biopic is who will portray the pop icon. Speculation suggests that Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney could be a contender for the role. With the success of recent music biopics, fans can look forward to a deep dive into the life and career of one of the world’s most iconic pop stars. Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting project.
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