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Forbes
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Janet Jackson, Cher And Stevie Nicks: Who Deserves A Biopic Like Madonna?
Madonna's biopic series starring Julia Garner is moving forward on Netflix, so don't other female ... More stars like Cher, Mariah Carey and Stevie Nicks deserve similar treatments? LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 17: Singer Janet Jackson attends her residency debut "Metamorphosis" after party at On The Record Speakeasy and Club at Park MGM on May 17, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo byfor Park MGM) Madonna's long-awaited biographical project is finally in motion again, with Julia Garner officially set to play the Queen of Pop in a limited series that's now being shepherded by Netflix. What was originally a movie will soon be a TV program, which makes sense, since Madonna's life and career are too big for just two hours. It's somewhat surprising that it took until now for the singer's story to be told in a visual medium, and the iconic performer isn't the only female talent who deserves such a treatment. There are many other powerhouses from the music world who should also have their stories shared, with the women below representing only a few that would likely make the most exciting final products. Celine Dion Last year, Celine Dion opened up like never before in the Amazon Prime documentary I Am: Celine Dion, but even that intimate portrait only grazed the surface. A scripted project could dive deeper into her working-class beginnings, meteoric rise, and poignant relationship with René Angélil, her husband and manager who she lost years ago. There may be hesitation to make such a project, as a fictionalized version of her life was the focus of the musical movie Aline only a few years back. Janet Jackson Janet Jackson has already been the subject of a compelling documentary, and her family has spent decades in the spotlight, but hers is a story worthy of telling aside from her famous brothers. A dramatized series or movie could explore her evolution from a child star to a genre-defining icon, one who needed several tries to break out of the shadow of her siblings. While the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic – which may end up in two parts – may complicate the timing, a strong performance at the box office film could initiate demand in Hollywood for a Janet-led counterpart. Cher Cher is no stranger to theatrical portrayals, as there's already been a Broadway musical about her life, but the big screen still hasn't caught up. A biopic is reportedly in early development, with Forrest Gump screenwriter Eric Roth attached, but apparently the singer rejected the Oscar winner's first run. Whether or not he's continuing to work on the project, or if anyone else will follow in his footsteps if he decides not to, isn't clear. Stevie Nicks Fleetwood Mac's drama is legendary, but it's the tenseness between the musicians that made Rumours as incredible as it is. Stevie Nicks has always been at the band's mystical, emotional center. Her poetic lyrics, tempestuous relationships, and success as a soloist make her the ideal focal point for a scripted portrayal – and any actress would surely be thrilled to play the legend. The group's dynamics were explored in the Tony-winning play Stereophonic, but only loosely, and via fictionalized musicians, so the real story is still waiting to be told. Mariah Carey Mariah Carey's The Meaning of Mariah Carey memoir set the stage for a movie, as there's seemingly already a roadmap for a screenwriter to follow. Her history includes everything from childhood trauma to record-breaking triumphs, as well as one of the most notorious downfalls in pop music – paired with a monumental comeback. Carey has shared that a scripted adaptation is in the works with director Lee Daniels, but at the moment, there's no timeline for when the venture may come to light.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Julia Garner confirms long-awaited Madonna biopic is still going ahead
Actor Julia Garner has spoken about how she secured the role of Madonna in the forthcoming biopic about the pop icon. Garner competed against other notable actors, including Florence Pugh, and underwent a 'bootcamp' overseen by Madonna herself. She revealed that her audition required her to learn to dance and sing in front of Madonna. Despite previous rumours of its cancellation, Garner confirmed the film is 'supposed to still happen'. The biopic was put on hold for Madonna's Celebration Tour, but work on the script has since resumed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Julia Garner reveals intense audition process for Madonna biopic, had to 'convince her that I can dance'
Garner said on the "SmartLess" podcast that the planned movie about Madonna's life is "supposed to still happen."Key Points Julia Garner recently discussed the intense audition process for Madonna's planned biopic. EW previously reported that Garner was still attached to star as Madonna after the film's delay. Garner said on the SmartLess podcast that the film is "supposed to still happen."Julia Garner had to tackle some difficult preparation material, girl, ahead of landing the role of Madonna in the pop icon's long-gestating, self-directed biopic. The Fantastic Four: First Steps actress and Ozark alum was a guest on Monday's episode of the SmartLess podcast, during which she told cohosts Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman that the audition process for the movie was an intimidating one — and that the delayed film is, to her knowledge, still happening. "I just remembered, were you supposed to play Madonna at some point? Is that going to still happen?" Hayes asked, with the 31-year-old responding, "Yeah, I mean, that's supposed to still happen." She then fielded inquiries about landing the role, telling the trio that she's "such a fan of Madonna's" and "grew up listening" to the legendary pop star. "It just came about. I knew they were doing a project, making a movie about it, and then I went out to audition," Garner recalled. "I kind of just wanted to see if I could do it, because I wasn't a trained dancer and I had to learn how to dance and then dance in front of her and convince her that I can dance, basically, and sing. And sing with her!" To calm her nerves, the three-time Emmy winner said that she "just thought, 'Okay, what would Madonna do?' Which is convince you that she deserves, you know, to be in this room, and I owned it. I was kind of like, 'You can take it or leave it, but if you leave it, if I leave, then that's on you.'"Garner again confirmed that the film is still in the works. "But I also feel like anything that's great" indeed "takes a long time" to come to fruition. EW has reached out to representatives for Madonna for more information. Garner first landed the role in 2022, but the project was delayed and subsequently removed from Universal's slate in early 2023 so Madonna could travel the world on her successful Celebration tour. On the tour, Madonna regularly brought special guests on stage to perform with her, including Garner, who joined Madonna for a segment themed to the hit "Vogue" in New York City. Madonna eventually returned to work on the film in 2024, and EW confirmed at the time that Garner was still attached to star. Last July, Madonna shared on Instagram a glimpse of herself revising the movie's screenplay while seated behind a typewriter, with a photo showing that the previously untitled film was, at least then, titled Who's That Girl — a nod to both Madonna's 1987 comedy film and its accompanying No. 1-charting soundtrack single of the same name. Oscar-winning writer Diablo Cody and Madonna finished work on their version of the screenplay in 2021, with the Juno scribe departing the film to work on other projects after that. Madonna then partnered with Erin Cressida Wilson on the story, which she previously indicated would follow her "struggle as an artist trying to survive in a man's world as a woman, and really just the journey." She went on to describe the time in her life as a "happy, sad, mad, crazy, good, bad, and ugly" tale of the making of a superstar, including such milestones as her rise through the entertainment industry, releasing "Like a Prayer," starring in Evita, and her relationship with Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza and Luis Xtravaganza, two members of New York City's Harlem ballroom scene who played an influential part in shaping the success "Vogue." Earlier, in January 2022, EW additionally exclusively reported that Uncut Gems star Julia Fox met with Madonna to discuss boarding the project in the role of Madonna's longtime friend, Debi Mazar, whom she first met inside an elevator at New York City's iconic Danceteria club in the '80s. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Julia Garner says Madonna feature biopic is ‘supposed to still happen'
Julia Garner is offering an update about a project following the life of Madonna in which she is set to appear as the Queen of Pop herself. Garner reportedly became attached to the biopic in 2022 but ever since, details about its status have been sparse. But on Monday, Garner said that the project is 'supposed to still happen' while she appeared on the latest episode of the 'SmartLess' podcast. CNN has reached out to a representative for Madonna, who cowrote and has been tapped to direct the biopic, according to Variety, for comment. The biopic was announced in 2022 but has met some ups and downs during the development stage, with Madonna pausing work on the project to embark upon her Celebration Tour in 2023. Garner, currently starring in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' didn't offer any explanation on her end for why the project has been in development for so long, other than saying that 'anything that's great… I feel like it takes a long time.' Garner told the podcast's hosts – her former 'Ozark' costar Jason Bateman, along with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes – that she 'grew up listening to Madonna' and channeled that for her audition. The audition process for the role was reportedly grueling and very competitive, with other actresses including 'Euphoria' star Alexa Demie, Florence Pugh, and Anne Winters all vying for the role. Auditioners were said to learn choreography and participate in hourslong dance sessions. On the podcast on Monday, Garner acknowledged that she danced in front of and even sung with Madonna as part of her tryout for the role. 'I kind of just thought, okay, what would Madonna do?' Garner said of her mentality heading into her audition. Madonna would, she said, 'convince you that she deserved to be in this room.' Garner added that she 'owned it.' 'And I was kind of like, you can take it or leave it. But if you leave it, if I leave, then that's on you. And if you take it, great,' she said. 'That kind of mentality. And work the room, literally work the room.'
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Julia Garner says Madonna feature biopic is ‘supposed to still happen'
Julia Garner is offering an update about a project following the life of Madonna in which she is set to appear as the Queen of Pop herself. Garner reportedly became attached to the biopic in 2022 but ever since, details about its status have been sparse. But on Monday, Garner said that the project is 'supposed to still happen' while she appeared on the latest episode of the 'SmartLess' podcast. CNN has reached out to a representative for Madonna, who cowrote and has been tapped to direct the biopic, according to Variety, for comment. The biopic was announced in 2022 but has met some ups and downs during the development stage, with Madonna pausing work on the project to embark upon her Celebration Tour in 2023. Garner, currently starring in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' didn't offer any explanation on her end for why the project has been in development for so long, other than saying that 'anything that's great… I feel like it takes a long time.' Garner told the podcast's hosts – her former 'Ozark' costar Jason Bateman, along with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes – that she 'grew up listening to Madonna' and channeled that for her audition. The audition process for the role was reportedly grueling and very competitive, with other actresses including 'Euphoria' star Alexa Demie, Florence Pugh, and Anne Winters all vying for the role. Auditioners were said to learn choreography and participate in hourslong dance sessions. On the podcast on Monday, Garner acknowledged that she danced in front of and even sung with Madonna as part of her tryout for the role. 'I kind of just thought, okay, what would Madonna do?' Garner said of her mentality heading into her audition. Madonna would, she said, 'convince you that she deserved to be in this room.' Garner added that she 'owned it.' 'And I was kind of like, you can take it or leave it. But if you leave it, if I leave, then that's on you. And if you take it, great,' she said. 'That kind of mentality. And work the room, literally work the room.'
