Madonna making limited series about her life for Netflix
The music icon, 66, has been in the spotlight since releasing her debut single, Everybody, in 1982 before going on to become one of the most successful music acts in the world. The Material Girl singer has reportedly teamed up with Canadian filmmaker Shawn Levy, who directed recent blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine - and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment. Deadline reported on Monday, "A limited series about her life and music is in early development at Netflix, with Madonna and Shawn Levy, whose 21 Laps has an exclusive TV overall deal…'
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