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Madonna Biopic Scrapped by Universal
23 Jun
Summary
- Universal Pictures has canceled its planned Madonna biopic.
- Madonna was set to direct her own life story film.
- The film's cancellation coincides with Madonna's tour announcement.
Universal Pictures has canceled its planned biopic focusing on the life and career of Madonna, a project the pop icon was slated to direct. The studio confirmed the decision, which comes as a surprise to many in Hollywood.
Madonna had been actively involved in the film's development, contributing to script drafts alongside Academy Award winner Diablo Cody and Independent Spirit Award winner Erin Cressida Wilson. Julia Garner had reportedly been chosen to portray the legendary singer.
The cancellation of the biopic now coincides with the recent announcement of Madonna's "The Celebration Tour," a 35-city global excursion scheduled to begin on July 15. The tour will include numerous North American dates before heading to Europe in October.
