What’s the next musical biopic in the works? It’s Britney, b*tch.Britney Spearsand Universal Pictures have announced a feature film adapting the life of the legendary pop star, as the production company has acquired the film rights to Spears' hit memoir,The Woman in Me. Britney Spears herself confirmed the news with the following X (Twitter) post:
Details on the upcoming biopic are slim, but we do know who will be directing and writing the adaptation of Britney Spears' life story, and they’re both experts in developing music-themed feature films. The Britney Spears biopic will be produced byMarc Platt, whose past work includesseveral live-action Disney remakes, the Oscar-winningLa La Land, and the upcomingWickedadaptation. Speaking ofWicked, the upcoming Broadway adaptation’s director,Jon M. Chu, is also attached to direct. Jon M. Chu’s previous work also includes several of theStep Upfilms,Crazy Rich Asians, andIn the Heights.
The Announcement of the Britney Spears Biopic Comes Just Months Before the Release of ‘Wicked’
We don’t currently have a release date nor a lead star for the Britney Spears biopic at this time. However, the announcement also comes at a fortuitous time, especially given the creative team that is involved. The long-awaited adaptation of theWizard of OzprequelWickedis expected to be one of the biggest hits of the year and is only the first chapter in a two-part story. There’s even the chance we’ll be getting a repeat of Barbenheimer with the film’s release, asWickedwill be opening right alongside another anticipated film,Gladiator II.
A musical reimagining of the classicWizard of Ozstory,Wickedlooks at the story of Oz from the perspective of the Wicked Witch (Cynthia Erivo), who originally went by the name of Elphaba. The story looks at the origins of Elphaba before she became the notorious villain, particularly as she learns to control her magic powers at a prestigious college. Here, she also meets recognizable characters from the originalWizard of Ozstory, such as the “good” witch Glinda (Ariana Grande) and the “all-powerful” Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum).
Wickedwill conjure itself into theaters on June 09, 2025. Stay tuned at Collider for more news on the Britney Spears biopic.
The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
