Director Jon M. Chu says he is not yet thinking about casting for his Britney Spears biopic, even as he continues developing the project. Chu indicates that production is not imminent, with the work still focused on locking the story before any actors are considered.
Chu says he has read parts of the script from writer Liz Meriwether and describes the draft as promising. He emphasizes that the priority is getting the story correct, suggesting that casting decisions will come later once the narrative details are finalized. The outlets also frame the comments as part of the broader development timeline, reinforcing that cameras are not expected to roll until the script and broader creative direction are established.
While both sources report his stance on casting, they differ slightly in emphasis: Variety highlights Chu’s remarks that he is “not even thinking about casting,” while Billboard underscores his goal of “getting the story right.” Both accounts align that script development remains the immediate focus and that casting has not progressed to the point of being discussed.
