Emma Roberts Interested in Playing Britney Spears in Biopic

Emma Roberts Expresses Interest in Playing Britney Spears in Upcoming Biopic

When it comes to those Britney Spears casting rumors, Emma Roberts says gimme, gimme (more).

Emma Roberts’ Dream Role

Shortly after Universal Pictures announced it was developing a biopic based on Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me, the pop star’s former longtime assistant, Felicia Culotta, told TMZ that she thought Roberts would be the perfect actress to play Spears. Though no official casting has been announced, the American Horror Story: Delicate star says she is (theoretically) 100 percent on board.

“I mean, it’s my true dream to play Britney Spears,” Roberts told Cosmopolitan in an interview published Aug. 29. “It’s a rumor, but I hope maybe it’ll come true. I mean, I remember I locked myself in my room and listened to In the Zone and said, “I cannot leave this room until I memorize every word.”

Personal Connection to Britney Spears

The 33-year-old actress, who had her first child with ex-boyfriend Garrett Hedlund in late 2020, says she serenades her son with Britney tunes “all the time” in the bath. “That’s some millennial parenting,” she told Cosmopolitan. (Earlier this summer, Roberts announced her engagement to actor Cody John.)

The Woman in Me: Britney Spears’ Memoir

Released in late 2023,The Woman in Me chronicles Spears’ rise to fame, first as one of the stars of The Mickey Mouse Club and later as the queen of the teen pop boom in the late ’90s and early aughts. The book also explores the singer’s issues with her family and the controversial 13-year conservatorship that caused a rift between Britney, her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, mother Lynne Spears, and father Jamie Spears.

Michelle Williams Narrates The Woman in Me Audiobook

The audiobook version of The Woman in Me made its own headlines, thanks to its memorable narration from Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams.

Upcoming Biopic Adaptation

Announced on Aug. 1, the biopic adaptation of Spears’ memoir will be directed by Jon M. Chu, who will work with La La Land producer Marc Platt. No release date has been set.

FAQs

Q: Who is set to direct the upcoming biopic adaptation of Britney Spears’ memoir?

A: Jon M. Chu has been announced as the director for the biopic adaptation, working alongside producer Marc Platt.

Q: What is the title of Britney Spears’ memoir that the biopic is based on?

A: The biopic is based on Spears’ memoir, “The Woman in Me,” which delves into her rise to fame and personal struggles.

Q: What role does Emma Roberts hope to play in the biopic?

A: Emma Roberts has expressed her dream of playing Britney Spears in the upcoming biopic, though no official casting has been announced.

Q: When was “The Woman in Me” memoir released?

A: “The Woman in Me” memoir was released in late 2023, shedding light on Britney Spears’ life and career.

Q: Who narrated the audiobook version of “The Woman in Me”?

A: The audiobook version of “The Woman in Me” was narrated by Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams.

Q: What personal connection does Emma Roberts have to Britney Spears?

A: Emma Roberts has shared that she often serenades her son with Britney Spears’ songs and considers it a form of millennial parenting.

Q: What are some key themes explored in Britney Spears’ memoir?

A: Britney Spears’ memoir delves into her rise to fame, family dynamics, and the controversial conservatorship that impacted her life.

Q: When can audiences expect the release of the Britney Spears biopic?

A: While no official release date has been set, fans can anticipate the upcoming biopic adaptation of Britney Spears’ memoir in the future.

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