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Jon M. Chu to direct Britney Spears' biopic for Universal: All the details

Britney Spears' career and life are set to hit the big screen, directed by Wicked's Jon M. Chu and produced by Universal. Keep reading for all the details!

Britney Spears performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 presented by Capital One at Staples Center on December 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
© Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMediaBritney Spears performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 presented by Capital One at Staples Center on December 2, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

Since the release of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” biopics about both beloved and controversial artists have been in high demand. Now, it’s Britney Spears‘ turn, with The Ankler reporting that Universal will be bringing her story to the big screen.

While a film focusing solely on Spears’ music career would be compelling—given her status as a pop icon throughout her career—her personal life has also generated significant interest. As is well-known, she endured a long and tumultuous period under her father’s conservatorship, which controlled every aspect of her life. The upcoming biopic is expected to delve deeply into this aspect of her story.

Moreover, since gaining freedom from such jail, Spears’ behavior has been somewhat erratic, even leading to rumors that she may have been replaced, similar to theories about Paul McCartney and Avril Lavigne. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming movie.

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All we know so far about Britney Spears’ upcoming biopic

While specific details about the picture’s plot and cast remain under wraps, we do know several key aspects about the project. Firstly, Universal will produce the film with no budgetary constraints, following a competitive bidding war. The company’s last biopic production was 2017 “Darkest Hour”, which focused on Winston Churchill and was an impressive hit.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Source: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Secondly, Jon M. Chu is set to direct, so we can expect the movie to be heavily influenced by his expertise in musical storytelling. For reference, you might look at his previous works, In the Heights and the upcoming Wicked.

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The most exciting news is about the picture’s content: it will cover both her discography and personal life extensively. Universal has secured an eight-figure deal for the rights to Britney Spears’ music catalog and will base the production on her recent best-selling memoir, “The Woman in Me.” This book details both the triumphs and the struggles of her career and personal life, without secrets.

Although Shonda Rhimes, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie were all interested in producing, none of them could fight against Universal. Given the company’s broad reach, it’s still unclear who will play the iconic singer. We’ll keep you updated with more information as it becomes available.

Clara is about to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Writing Arts at the National University of Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her role as a writer for Spoiler US, she covers movies, TV shows, streaming platforms, celebrities, and other topics of entertainment and general interest. Since 2021, she has been working as a film critic for Bendito Spoiler, Cinema Saturno, and Peliplat, attending festivals, conducting interviews, and regularly participating in cinematic debate podcasts. Her main focus of work is in the horror genre.

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