Universal Secures Britney Spears Biopic with Jon M. Chu to Direct in Eight-Figure Deal

Aug 1, 2024, 05:32 PM

Universal Pictures has secured the rights to Britney Spears' bestselling memoir, 'The Woman in Me,' in a competitive bidding war. The biopic will be directed by Jon M. Chu, known for his work on 'Wicked,' and produced by Marc Platt, the producer behind 'La La Land' and 'Legally Blonde.' The project is based on Spears' critically acclaimed memoir, which has topped the New York Times Bestseller list. The acquisition deal reportedly reached a figure in the eight digits, including Spears' music catalog, with other major studios like Sony, Warner Brothers, Fox, Disney, and Netflix also vying for the rights. Spears is expected to be involved in the project.