Julia Garner says Madonna biopic status changes every hour
Actress Julia Garner told CBS that the production schedule for her planned Madonna biopic at Universal Pictures is shifting constantly without a set restart date.
Garner discusses uncertain film timeline
Julia Garner spoke to CBS about the current state of her upcoming role. She stated that the project status changes every hour in ways she cannot control. The actress expressed a strong desire for the movie to be made eventually. She noted that she and Madonna have become great friends regardless of the outcome.
Project history and casting details
Universal Pictures put the film on hold in 2023 before any recent movement occurred. Variety reported that Garner secured the part in 2022 after completing a singing and dancing boot camp. Florence Pugh and Alexa Demie were also considered for the lead role during selection. Diablo Cody and Cressida Wilson wrote two different scripts for the singer's career story.
Recent podcast appearance update
Garner previously discussed the project on the SmartLess podcast in July 2025 with Will Arnett. She told hosts Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman that she remains set to star as the seven-time Grammy winner. The actress added that great projects often take a long time to reach completion.
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