Madonna’s autobiographical film starring Julia Garner is seemingly outdated as the star prepares to tour the world.
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The previously announced biopic about Madonna’s life was in development at Universal Pictures. The singer was to direct the film herself.
However, according to multiple sources at Variety, since announcing a major world tour for her 40-year career last week, her film project has now been put on hold when it seemed well advanced.
First confirmed in 2020, the as yet untitled biopic is in development through late 2022. Madonna is said to have written two screenplays – first with Diablo Cody, then with Erin Cressida Wilson.
A song and dance boot camp was held to decide which of Florence Pugh, Alexa Demie, Odessa Young, Bebe Rexha and Julia Garner would portray the pop icon. Julia Garner emerged as the winner.
Donna Langley, President of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, bought the project while Amy Pascal was signed on as producer. Madonna last worked with Amy Pascal on the 1982 basketball film A League of Their Own. Sara Zambreno and Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary are set to serve as executive producers.
Before starting her biopic, Madonna directed the 2008 British comedy Filth and Wisdom and the 2011 historical romance WE. No timelines have been released to continue development or begin production of Madonna’s biopic.
In any case, the Material Girl seems totally focused on her tour. Concert tickets in Montreal, New York, London, Paris and other cities would have sold out in minutes.