Julia Garner has provided an update on the delayed Madonna biopic. The Ozark star was cast to portray the iconic singer in the long-awaited film.
In a recent interview with CBS, Garner was asked whether the postponed Madonna biopic, set to be directed by the singer herself, will ever make it to the big screen. “I don’t know,” the actress replied, adding that “every hour it changes, in a way.” Garner stated that it’s not her decision whether the project continues production. “I would love for the movie to get made, obviously, but I also feel, whatever happens, I made a great friend. I love Madonna,” Garner concluded.
What did Madonna previously say about her movie with Julia Garner?
Madonna had previously opened up about her biopic project and why it eventually fell apart. Speaking with Interview magazine earlier this year, Madonna shared, “I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting.”
The “Material Girl” singer then explained, “We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed — I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget.”
Madonna also revealed that she later tried to make the film on an indie budget. She shared, “They couldn’t get their heads around it. I found a way to make it for less money in Serbia, but I don’t think they were into the idea of — I don’t know. Maybe they just didn’t believe in me. One of their first reactions was, ‘We don’t believe you’d stay in Serbia more than four days.’ And I said, ‘Did you read the script?’ My whole life has been survival. I’m not going there for a holiday.”
While Garner’s latest statement has rekindled hope for the biopic, there have been no further official updates regarding the movie or its production schedule.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
