Sydney Sweeney could reportedly play the late Dolly Parton in her biopic. According to a source, the legendary singer’s family has been eager to bring her iconic life to the big screen. They are said to be pushing for the project and would likely have a say in who plays the lead role. It was reported that Sweeney has been eyed for the part, along with many other strong competitors.
Sydney Sweeney, Sabrina Carpenter, and more considered to portray Dolly Parton in biopic, per source
Sydney Sweeney is said to be in the line to portray Dolly Parton in her biopic alongside other big names. According to RadarOnline’s source, the “Euphoria” star is one of the top contenders for the role. Meanwhile, her competitors included Sabrina Carpenter, Carrie Underwood, Hilary Duff, Kaley Cuoco, and Kristin Chenoweth.
“Ultimately, Dolly’s survivors will have the final say on who plays her,” a source said. Furthermore, they mentioned Underwood, as her name has reportedly been “coming up” a lot because her personality is similar to Parton’s. The outlet also stated that the late global icon once mentioned Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson. She considered them eligible to “step into her big screen shoes.”
Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. Since her passing, the talk of her biopic has surfaced multiple times. According to the insider, her family seemed to be pushing for the project. Additionally, sources mentioned that Sweeney is one of the contenders to play the global sensation.
“The truly global reaction to Dolly’s passing proves one thing: A properly mounted biopic of her life featuring her most famous music would be a massive success,” the source said. “Her heirs have the opportunity to cement her legacy in grand fashion.”
Meanwhile, Parton’s final project is said to be “DOLLY: A True Original Musical.” The autobiographical Broadway show is still set to open next January.
