Madonna Reveals Why ‘Huge’ Movie About Her Life Fell Apart
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Madonna revealed that a biopic about her life was canceled due to a budget dispute with Universal Pictures, despite her spending two years developing the script and working on casting and budgeting.
- The film was set to star Julia Garner as Madonna, with the singer herself attached to direct and co-write alongside screenwriters Diablo Cody and Erin Cressida Wilson.
- Universal reportedly doubted Madonna's commitment to filming in Serbia, leading to tensions and the project's eventual collapse.
- After the film fell through, Netflix approached Madonna to develop a limited series about her life, but she faced challenges finding the right showrunner and navigating the different production process.
- Madonna emphasized her need to keep creating despite setbacks, highlighting her resilience and dedication to her artistic career.
