Madonna Reveals Why Her Biopic Fell Apart at Universal and Then Netflix: “I Needed a Big Budget”
Madonna explains the collapse of her long-gestating biopic after parting ways with both Universal Pictures and Netflix.
📍 Aftermath
The film’s development stalled without a definitive studio attachment, leaving its future uncertain. Coverage of the story faded without further updates on alternative financing or production plans.
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Coverage from Deadline, Yahoo, Interview Magazine, and The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes that the project was originally developed for Universal Pictures before moving to Netflix. Future updates remain dependent on any potential new studio partnerships or project restructuring.
Coverage does not yet specify whether the film will be revisited with a different production model.
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Quick answers
Why did the biopic fall apart?
According to reports, the project stalled because the artist required a larger budget than Universal Pictures and Netflix were willing to provide.
Which studios were previously involved?
The film was initially housed at Universal Pictures before transitioning to Netflix.
Who was attached to the project?
Coverage identifies Julia Garner as the actress associated with the role of Madonna.
Sources (4)
- Madonna On "Falling Out" With Universal Pictures Over Biopic: "I've Had a Huge Life, So I Needed a Big Budget" Deadline · 47d ago
- Madonna Reveals Universal ‘Fallout’ & Why Her Julia Garner Biopic Fell Apart Yahoo · 47d ago
- The Madonna Interview Interview Magazine · 47d ago
- Madonna Reveals Why Her Biopic Fell Apart at Universal and Then Netflix: “I Needed a Big Budget” The Hollywood Reporter · 47d ago
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