Fans have already lined up their picks for Britney Spears’ upcoming biopic.
Back in October 2023, the ‘Gimme More’ singer released her highly anticipated book The Woman in Me.
Described as “a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope,” the emotional memoir dives into Spears’ public breakdown, her high-profile thirteen-year conservatorship, toxic relationship with NSYNC singer Justin Timberlake, and the double standards of the music industry.
Upon its release, the 275-page tell-all received universal acclaim and sold over one million units in the US in its first week.
Due to the book’s popularity, rumours have circulated that various movie studios and A-list actors were in talks to adapt The Women in Me for the big screen.
After months of speculation, Variety announced on 1 August that Universal Pictures secured the rights to Spears’ memoir.
The news outlet also revealed that Wicked director Jon M Chu and producer Marc Platt would develop the untitled project.
Shortly after the news was announced, Spears took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express her excitement for the collaboration.
“Excited to share with my fans that I’ve been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt. He’s always made my favorite movies … stay tuned,” she wrote.
Excited to share with my fans that I’ve been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt. He’s always made my favorite movies … stay tuned 🌹🎥
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) August 1, 2024
While the forthcoming biopic is in the early stages of development, fans on social media have already started to put forward their favourite picks for the Princess of Pop role, including Tate McRae, Florence Pugh and Addison Rae.
One person wrote, “I need Tate McRae to play Britney Spears for her upcoming biopic….imagine the serve that would be. Tate is the only modern pop girl who radiates that Britney energy.”
A second fan tweeted: “Cast Sydney Sweeney in the Britney movie immediately. She absolutely nailed her portrayal of Reality Winner, so I know she’s up to the challenge.”
1 week until my book #TheWomanInMe hits shelves 📚 !!! Thank you all for making it #1 on Amazon already !!! #AD https://t.co/ifGb83HMHq @simonschuster @GalleryBooks pic.twitter.com/lchdmWUlit
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) October 17, 2023
However, the actress who has seen the most support in the fan casting debate has been Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown.
“Idc what yall think. I need MILLIE BOBBY BROWN to play Britney Spears!!!!” One X user exclaimed.
Another individual echoed similar sentiments, writing: “C’mon yall! Natalie Portman as Lynne and Millie Bobby Brown as Britney Spears.”
While fans will have to wait a bit longer for casting information, we know that Brown has expressed an interest in portraying Spears.
During a 2022 interview with Drew Barrymore, the Damsel star gushed about the idea, adding that she related to the ‘Stronger’ singer’s story.
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“I want to play a real person, and I think for me, Britney. [It] would be Britney Spears. I think her story, first of all, resonates with me,” she explained.
“Just growing up in the public eye watching her videos, watching interviews of how when she was younger. I mean, same thing with you. I see the scramble for words [in her interviews], and I don’t know here, but when I look at pictures of her, I feel like I could tell her story in the right way and hers only.”
Check out more fan casting below.
Whoever DOES end up starring in the Britney Spears biopic (that we don’t need) should be an unknown. It’s a star-making role, don’t give it to some well-established actress
— Meech (@MediumSizeMeech) August 1, 2024
madelyn cline should play britney spears in her upcoming biopic pic.twitter.com/RmG5YDSKg4
— rena (@mossfiIms) August 4, 2024
I think Gracie abrams should play Britney Spears in her upcoming biopic. Thoughts ? pic.twitter.com/EMVgaE9Guh
— – adrianna 💋 (@knewwbettersss) August 3, 2024
My top of the head casting choices to play Britney Spears in her new biopic: Millie Bobby Brown & Florence Pugh. pic.twitter.com/hdzbxIkETC
— ໊ (@britneyvinyl) August 1, 2024
And who is supposed to be playing Britney in her biopic? They better pull some Marvel de-aging technology because none of the girlies today even come close enough to Britney’s aura. pic.twitter.com/rOlAWrEUV5
— Ḱ@яεη 🌊🦈 (@britneyxcyrus) August 1, 2024
the only person that can play Britney Spears is Olivia Holt! pic.twitter.com/EyZCdAthDH
— Bree (@fifthdirectionT) August 3, 2024
Idk if they gonna find someone better than Bailee Madison to play Britney Spears I’m just saying… https://t.co/BaX2hJrmSO pic.twitter.com/sMprUeMsX4
— M🅰️RI #RENEWPLL (@baileeeeeez) August 2, 2024
I’d like to suggest two casting options I haven’t seen yet. Alison Oliver who played a tragic blonde party girl in Saltburn and Ruby Rose Turner who grew up on Disney and was a fan favourite in the newest descendants where she showcases her singing and dancing skills. Thoughts? https://t.co/bSt1cYfaBk pic.twitter.com/mcT3ppmWYU
— JJ ✌🏻 (@JJkinz) August 1, 2024
Listen Sabrina Carpenter, Renee Rapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Addison Rae, and Sydney Sweeney are gunna duke in out in the Britney Spears Training Camp like those actresses duked it out for the scrapped Madonna Movie
— lucas (@lucasorlando99) August 1, 2024
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