Britney Spears Biopic Movie to Be Written by ‘New Girl’ Creator Liz Meriwether
'New Girl' creator Liz Meriwether joins Britney Spears biopic project in high-profile development
Where it stands
Coverage from *Yahoo*, *Page Six*, *The Hollywood Reporter*, and *Variety* highlights the writer’s selection as a major update, framing it as a significant boost for the film’s creative direction. The announcement follows earlier reports about the biopic’s development, now specifying Meriwether’s involvement.
No further details on casting, release timeline, or studio backing have been confirmed. Watch for potential announcements on lead roles or production milestones in the coming weeks.
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Who is writing the Britney Spears biopic?
Liz Meriwether, creator of *New Girl* and writer of *Dying for Sex*.
Who is directing the film?
The director is not named in the headlines, but the project is linked to the team behind *Wicked*.
When will the movie be released?
Coverage does not yet specify a release date.
Who reported it (5)
- ‘New Girl’ Creator Liz Meriwether Tapped to Write Britney Spears Biopic Yahoo · 48d ago
- Exclusive | Britney Spears biopic hires star writer to pen early draft of hotly anticipated flick Page Six · 48d ago
- ‘Dying for Sex’ Writer Liz Meriwether Set to Pen Britney Spears Biopic The Hollywood Reporter · 48d ago
- Wicked Director’s Britney Spears Movie Scores Beloved Writer in Major Update Yahoo · 48d ago
- Britney Spears Biopic Movie to Be Written by ‘New Girl’ Creator Liz Meriwether Variety · 48d ago
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