Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors Debunked by Director Jon M. Chu

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Jon M. Chu has clarified that rumors about casting for his upcoming Britney Spears biopic movie are unfounded. In a recent statement, he explained that the film is not yet in the casting process, contradicting reports suggesting a competition among Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Millie Bobby Brown to portray Spears on the big screen.

Chu clarified that none of the names mentioned – Grande, Carpenter, and Brown – are in any discussions regarding the movie casting at this point. The project is still very much in its early stages of development, so it’s all quite premature. Apologies for any excitement caused.

Chu guided Grande towards an Oscar nomination for her role in “Wicked,” and their next collaboration, “Wicked: For Good,” is set to hit theaters in November. The production company behind the musical, Universal Pictures, is also backing the Britney Spears biopic, along with “Wicked” producer Mark Platt. Universal secured the rights for the biopic last August. The movie will be adapted from Spears’ best-selling memoir “The Woman in Me,” which has sold over 2.5 million copies within the U.S. alone.

In the book titled “Spears”, the author details her rise to pop fame, starting from her time at the Mickey Mouse Club up until her high-profile and controversial conservatorship case. The audiobook, read by Academy Award-nominated actress Michelle Williams and featuring an introduction by Spears herself, has become Simon & Schuster’s fastest-selling title. It remains uncertain which aspect of Spears’ life the upcoming biopic will concentrate on.

Upon the publication of her memoir in October 2023, Spears expressed her gratitude by stating, “I put all my heart and soul into this memoir, and I’m thankful for the endless support from my fans and readers worldwide.

Since the news of the biopic broke, fans have been discussing who could portray Spears in the movie. Olivia Holt, known for her role in “Heart Eyes”, has been mentioned on social media as a potential choice, and she expressed earlier this year that it would be a dream come true for her to play Spears, stating “I would feel so privileged.

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2025-03-25 19:46