Information of the Britney Spears biopic has sparked a number of debate over who ought to play the previous princess of pop. Many well-known names have been circulated by followers on social media, however somebody who was once in Spears’ internal circle has her personal opinions about who shouldn’t solely play the “Gimme Extra” singer, but additionally Justin Timberlake and herself.
Per TMZ, Spears’ former private assistant, Felicia Culotta, is placing some names in a hat for roles within the biopic that shall be based mostly on the singer’s New York Occasions best-selling memoir, The Girl in Me. For Britney, Culotta believes that American Horror Story actress Emma Roberts could be excellent to carry her to life on the massive display screen. Roberts does have a wholesome resume and even ties just like Spears when it comes to starting as a toddler actor. Roberts as soon as starred in Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous, which consisted of a musical aspect, whereas Spears was a part of the forged of The New Mickey Mouse Membership earlier than dominating pop music.
Felicia Culotta Thinks Timothée Chalamet Ought to Play Justin Timberlake
Culotta is not solely suggesting names to stroll in Britney’s footwear. Spears’ memoir goes fairly deeply into her former relationship with Justin Timberlake, who was pop star royalty alongside her as a member of *NSYNC. Spears’ former assistant believes that Timothée Chalamet could be excellent for Timberlake, who’s now no stranger to music biopics, as he’ll be taking up Bob Dylan in A Full Unknown on Christmas Day (a 12 months after his final musical, Wonka). As for who ought to play her? Culotta believes Drew Barrymore would channel her greatest.
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Numerous actors have been talked about relating to enjoying Spears, with names corresponding to Sydney Sweeney, Millie Bobbie Brown and Sabrina Carpenter being thrown into the combo by followers. On the opposite finish of the spectrum, some assume a widely known face could be too distracting and that the movie ought to go together with an entire unknown for the half. On the finish of the day, Spears has some artistic management over the script and casting, working alongside Common Footage, director Jon M. Chu, and producer Marc Platt. In the end, the ultimate say is perhaps a gaggle determination, with Spears possible getting the official final phrase on who will get to play her.
Common Footage ended up touchdown the rights to Britney’s memoir for a reported quantity within the excessive eight figures, which additionally included entry to the singer’s music catalog. The studio reportedly beat out Disney and Netflix, who have been additionally combating to get the rights to her guide. It has been a number of years since Spears has launched new music (save a redo of “Tiny Dancer” with Elton John launched in 2021) however her music nonetheless streams closely on Spotify, whereas her memoir has bought 2.5 million copies throughout all codecs. If that is performed proper, Common Footage might have an enormous hit on their arms and even a possible award contender ought to they go that route.