Madonna biographical series in the works

Singer returns to tell her story after putting feature on hold

Madonna is bringing her life’s story to the screen via Netflix. As per Deadline, the popstar has partnered with the streamer to develop a biographical limited series. Madonna and Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy have boarded the project as executive producers.

Deadline reported that the upcoming project has no relation to the Madonna biopic starring Julia Garner that was previously in the works at Universal. It has yet to be confirmed which period of the Material Girl singer’s life the limited series will focus on. Garner, who joined the popstar on stage at the Celebration Tour in December 2023, is still rumoured to play Madonna in the new project.

Although it is difficult to tell at this stage whether the Frozen singer will be involved in penning the screenplay, she did co-write the proposed feature.

“I want to convey the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer – a human being, trying to make her way in this world,” she said in 2020 when the Universal feature was announced.

The film, which was put on hold in 2023 due to the singer’s world tour, was to follow the early life of the Queen of Pop. As per Variety, actors vying for the role included Florence Pugh, Alexa Demie, and Odessa Young, with singers Bebe Rexha and Sky Ferreira also on the list of contenders. The audition process was said to be “grueling”, as the music-heavy production required an actor who could sing and dance.

“The focus of this film will always be music,” Madonna said. “Music has kept me going and art has kept me alive. There are so many untold and inspiring stories, and who better to tell it than me? It’s essential to share the roller coaster ride of my life with my voice and vision.”