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Britney Biopic Writer Embraces Creative Freedom
25 Aug
Summary
- Writer Liz Meriwether finds writing the Britney Spears biopic liberating.
- Meriwether is drawing inspiration from Spears' memoir and music.
- Director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt are collaborating on the project.
Liz Meriwether is finding a fresh creative approach to writing the forthcoming Britney Spears biopic. Having stepped back into solely writing for a feature film after 15 years, Meriwether described the experience as "liberating." She is working closely with director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt, appreciating their collaborative spirit.
Meriwether has delved deeply into Spears' life, rereading her 2023 memoir, "The Woman in Me," and praising Michelle Williams's narration of the audiobook. She has also been listening extensively to Spears' music, particularly songs from the eras when they were created, noting that the music brings her back to her own experiences as she is the same age as Spears. Meriwether is curating a playlist of her favorite tracks, including lesser-known songs like "Perfume" and "If I'm Dancing."
Universal Pictures secured the rights to "The Woman in Me" in August 2024. Spears herself announced in August 2024 that she was involved in a secret project with Marc Platt, who has produced several of her favorite films.
