Universal Pictures Acquires Rights to Adapt Britney Spears' Memoir The Woman in Me
Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to Britney Spears' memoir, "The Woman in Me," and is set to develop a biopic film based on her life. Grammy-winning director Jon M. Chu, known for his work on "Wicked," is expected to direct the film, and producer Marc Platt will also be involved in the project. This is prepared by SSP.
Spears herself took to social media to announce the "secret project," expressing her excitement to work with Platt, whom she considers responsible for her favorite movies. She urged her fans to stay tuned for further updates regarding the biopic.
The highly competitive auction for the rights to Spears' memoir was won by Universal. The book, released in October last year, has sold over 2.5 million copies in the United States alone. In it, Spears openly discussed her journey to pop superstardom, from her early days on the "Mickey Mouse Club" to the ongoing conservatorship saga that has been widely scrutinized. The memoir shed light on her relationships, including the one with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake, and delved into the challenges she faced while trying to regain control of her life. The audiobook, narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Michelle Williams and with an introduction from Spears herself, became Simon & Schuster's fastest-selling audiobook to date.
Upon the release of her memoir, Spears expressed her gratitude to her fans and readers around the world for their unwavering support. Universal's success with musical biopics, such as "Straight Outta Compton" and "8 Mile," further enhances the anticipation for this upcoming film.
Despite being relatively out of the spotlight since her conservatorship ended in November 2021, Spears has stayed active on Instagram, regularly sharing videos of her dance routines. Earlier this year, she declared that she would never return to the music industry and instead focused on ghostwriting songs for other artists.
Recent headlines surrounding Spears involved her connection to Halsey's new single, "Lucky." Halsey claimed that Spears granted permission to interpolate her 2000 single of the same name for the song. However, after the music video's release, Spears briefly expressed feeling "harassed, violated, and bullied" by what she believed was a portrayal of a superficial pop star. She later clarified that the statement was "fake news" and declared her love and support for Halsey.
The developing biopic project featuring Britney Spears is highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders. With a talented director like Jon M. Chu at the helm, and producer Marc Platt involved, expectations are running high. Footage of their adaptation of the hit Broadway show "Wicked" is set to hit theaters in the near future, further adding to the excitement surrounding their collaboration on the Britney Spears biopic.
This news was first reported by The Ankler, and it is evident that this project has the potential to capture the public's imagination, celebrating Spears' life and music while shedding light on her personal journey.
