Universal is developing a Britney Spears biopic based on her memoir *The Woman in Me*, and the project has a new screenwriter. Multiple outlets report that Liz Meriwether, the creator of the TV series *New Girl* and co-creator of *Dying for Sex*, has been tapped to write the screenplay. The film is set to be directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Marc Platt, with reporting also linking the production team to the *Wicked* film franchise. The biopic is based on Spears’ memoir, published in October 2023, which various coverage describes as having sold strongly after release. Universal acquired the memoir’s rights in August 2024, setting up the forthcoming movie adaptation. Sources present the latest update as Meriwether joining the already announced Chu-and-Platt team as the person writing the script. No additional cast, release date, or production timeline is stated in the reports summarized here.
‘New Girl’ creator Liz Meriwether to write Universal Britney Spears biopic
Universal is developing a Britney Spears biopic based on her memoir *The Woman in Me*, and the project has a new screenwriter. Multiple outlets report that Liz Meriwether, the creator of the TV series...
- Liz Meriwether, creator of *New Girl*, is reported to be writing the screenplay.
- Universal’s Britney Spears biopic is based on Spears’ memoir *The Woman in Me*.
- Jon M. Chu is reported to be directing.
- Marc Platt is reported to be producing.
- Universal acquired the rights to the memoir in August 2024.
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1 month agoThe team behind the Wicked films, director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt, are reportedly on board as well.
1 month agoIn an exciting development, Liz Meriwether will craft the screenplay for Britney Spears' much-anticipated biopic. This film draws inspiration from her popular memoir, 'The Woman in Me', with Jon M. Chu directing and Marc Platt producing. Universal Pictures acquired the rights to Spears' memoir in August 2024, and the pop icon has shown immense faith in the team's ability to narrate her life story.
1 month agoWe learned back in 2024 that Britney Spears had sold the rights to her memoir, The Woman In Me, to Universal, and a biopic was on the way with Marc Platt producing and Jon M. Chu directing. Now, we finally have an update. The post <em>New Girl</em> Creator To Write Britney Spears Biopic appeared first on Stereogum.
1 month ago“New Girl” creator and “Dying for Sex” co-creator Liz Meriwether will pen the screenplay for Universal’s forthcoming Britney Spears biopic from director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt. The movie is based on Spears’ revealing memoir, “The Woman in Me.” Released in October 2023, the book sold sold 1.1 million copies in its first […]
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