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 failed negotiations with Universal Pictures and Netflix.
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The brief
The project, which was previously set to star Julia Garner, did not proceed as planned at Universal Pictures or Netflix. Coverage from Deadline, Yahoo, Interview Magazine, and The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes the artist's personal perspective on the production challenges.
These outlets focus on her decision to walk away from studio partnerships that could not accommodate the scale she envisioned for the story. Future updates remain uncertain regarding the status of the biopic project.
Coverage does not yet specify if the film will be pursued through an alternative production model or if the project has been permanently abandoned.
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Quick answers
Why did the biopic project not move forward?
Madonna cited a need for a large budget to properly represent her life, which led to a fallout with Universal Pictures and Netflix.
Who was cast as the lead for the film?
Julia Garner had been attached to the project to portray Madonna.
Is the film still in development?
Coverage does not yet specify if the film will be produced by another entity or if the project has been fully shelved.
Coverage (4)
- Madonna On "Falling Out" With Universal Pictures Over Biopic: "I've Had a Huge Life, So I Needed a Big Budget" Deadline · 2d ago
- Madonna Reveals Universal ‘Fallout’ & Why Her Julia Garner Biopic Fell Apart Yahoo · 2d ago
- The Madonna Interview Interview Magazine · 2d ago
- Madonna Reveals Why Her Biopic Fell Apart at Universal and Then Netflix: “I Needed a Big Budget” The Hollywood Reporter · 2d ago
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