What role will Shailene Woodley play in the Janis Joplin biopic?

Shailene Woodley will star in and produce the Janis Joplin biopic, "Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can."

How long has the Janis Joplin biopic been in development?

The Janis Joplin biopic has been in development for 7 years.

What is the current status of the Janis Joplin biopic project?

The Janis Joplin biopic is now moving forward with the help of a California tax credit, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone.

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Actress Shailene Woodley to Star in Janis Joplin Biopic After 7-Year Development

5 Oct, 2025

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Shailene Woodley to star in and produce Janis Joplin biopic
Singing for the role is a "very scary" and "vulnerable" task for Woodley
Joplin biopic has been in development for 7 years, now moving forward with California tax credit

Actress Shailene Woodley to Star in Janis Joplin Biopic After 7-Year Development

In an exclusive interview, actress Shailene Woodley has revealed that she is set to star in and produce a Janis Joplin biopic, "Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can." The 33-year-old Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe-nominated star has been working on the project for the past 7 years, and she finds the prospect of singing for the role to be a "very scary" and "vulnerable" experience.