Madonna To Direct Her Own Biopic
• Pop icon Madonna announced she will direct a film about her own life and amazing five-decade career, with the help of her Oscar-winning co-writer Diablo Cody (Juno, Tully, Jennifer’s Body).
“I want to convey the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer — a human being, trying to make her way in this world,” said Madonna, a 2008 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “The focus of this film will always be music. Music has kept me going and art has kept me alive. There are so many untold and inspiring stories and who better to tell it than me. It’s essential to share the roller coaster ride of my life with my voice and vision.”
According to Variety, the as-yet-untitled film has landed at Universal Pictures, under the wing of filmed entertainment group chair Donna Langley and producer Amy Pascal, who worked with Madonna on 1992’s A League of Their Own. “This movie is an absolute labor of love for me,” Pascal said. “I have known Madonna since we made A League of Their Own together, and I can’t imagine anything more thrilling than collaborating with her and Diablo on bringing her true-life story to the big screen with Donna and our partners at Universal.”
Sara Zambreno and Guy Oseary will serve as executive producers on the project. Sr. EVP of Production Erik Baiers and Director of Development Lexi Barta will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
Madonna has previously directed two features, the 2008 drama Filth and Wisdom, and the 2011 Golden Globe-winning W.E. Her acting credits include Desperately Seeking Susan, Dick Tracy, and 1996’s Evita, which earned her a Golden Globe for best actress. A production timeline is unknown and principal cast has yet to be announced.
