Cinemadirector denying cast rumors for biography of Britney Spearsjon M. Chu states that film is still in the early stages of development for writing

The director Jon M. Chu denied rumors about alleged actresses quoted to interpret Britney Spears in your biography. In a publication made on Monday (25) in X, the filmmaker said that the project has not yet entered the casting phase.

“None of this is true. It seems exciting, but we didn’t have a single conversation about the cast yet. We’re very at the beginning of development. Sorry,” Chu wrote.

In recent days, websites and social networks have speculated that Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter and Millie Bobby Brown they would be disputing the singer’s role. Chu directed Ariana in Wicedfilm that earned the artist an Oscar nomination.

Britney’s biography will be produced by Universal Pictureswith the involvement of the producer Mark Platt (also from Wiced). The project is based on the book THE WOMEN IN MElaunched in October 2023, which sold more than 2.5 million copies in the United States alone and became the best -selling audiobook in the publisher’s history Simon & Schuster. The narration was the actress Michelle Williamswith introduction read by Britney herself.

There are still no details about Britney’s life period that will be portrayed in the movie. Since the announcement of the production, fans have suggested possible actresses for the lead role, including Olivia Holtwhich declared to Varietythat playing Britney would be “a dream” and would be honored with the opportunity.