Madonna Says a ‘Falling Out’ With Universal Pictures Over Budget Killed Her Biopic Movie: ‘I’ve Had a Huge Life, So I Needed a Big Budget’
Madonna's biopic project with Universal Pictures has been shelved. The singer says the studio would not commit to the "big budget" she required for the film. Julia Garner was cast to play the lead role.
What changed
New reports confirm the studio refused to commit to the budget requirements.
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Madonna Biopic Cancelled Following Universal Pictures Budget Dispute
confidence 100%Madonna's biopic project with Universal Pictures has been shelved. The singer says the studio would not commit to the "big budget" she required for the film. Julia Garner was cast to play the lead role.
What's confirmed:
- Universal Pictures cancelled Madonna's biopic due to budget disputes.
- Julia Garner was attached to star in the project.
- Madonna stated the studio would not commit to her need for a "big budget".
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Madonna Says Budget Dispute With Universal Pictures Killed Her Biopic
confidence 95%Madonna revealed that a falling out with Universal Pictures over budget requirements led to the cancellation of her biopic. The film was intended to star Julia Garner. Madonna stated she needed a big budget because she has had a huge life.
What's confirmed:
- Madonna had a falling out with Universal Pictures regarding the budget for her biopic.
- The biopic was intended to star Julia Garner.
- Madonna stated, "I've had a huge life, so I needed a big budget."
- Universal Pictures won a multi-studio auction in 2021 to produce the film.
- Madonna spent two years working on the script and coordinating budgeting and casting at Universal Studios.
Still unconfirmed:
- A planned Netflix limited series with Shawn Levy struggled.
- Madonna's upcoming album is titled Confessions II.