Universal Pictures is ready to tell moviegoers the life story of pop star Britney Spears.
Studio acquires rights to singer’s best-selling 2023 memoir amid fierce competition the woman inside me. Jon M. Chu, director of two upcoming projects from the studio evil Functional adaptation, attached directly. Mark Platt (evil, la la land) is set to production.
Spears celebrated the news on social media. “So excited to share with my fans that I’ve been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt,” she posted. “He’s been making some of my favorite movies ever… so stay tuned.”
the woman inside meThe book was published by Gallery Books on October 24, 2023 and has sold 2.5 million copies in the United States. Schuster’s fastest-selling audiobook in history and Spotify’s top-selling audiobook in 2023.
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The book was the subject of numerous headlines, including Spears’ revelation that she had an abortion while dating then-boyfriend Justin Timberlake. She responded to the reaction on Instagram, “My intention in writing the book was not to offend anyone in any way! That was who I was then… that’s in the past!
Spears won a Grammy Award in 2005 and rose to fame with her debut single “Baby One More Time,” which was released in 1998 and became an instant hit, going platinum 14 times. In addition to her long list of hit singles, she also branched out into acting, starring in the 2002 coming-of-age film crossroadsand performed around the world in the summer of 2018 on her “Piece of Me” global tour.
Universal Pictures hopes to continue its successful track record with a musical biopic. Straight Outta ComptonTelling the story of the rap group NWA, the box office exceeded 200 million US dollars, and 8 milesstarring Eminem and featuring his true-life story, won the Academy Award for Best Song for “Lose Yourself.”
The studio is currently developing a Snoop Dogg biopic, while producer Ryan Coogler is developing a jukebox musical featuring Prince songs. Universal recently wrapped production on an untitled musical inspired by Pharrell Williams’ childhood neighbor from director Michel Gondry. Williams serves as producer.
Spears is repped by Hudson Management and CAA.
