Britney Spears biopic gets major update as 'New Girl' creator Liz Meriwether joins Jon M. Chu's film
Liz Meriwether has been tapped to write the screenplay for Britney Spears' forthcoming biopic. The acclaimed screenwriter and television creator will work alongside director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt on the feature film adaptation, which is based on the Grammy-winning singer's bestselling memoir.
According to Variety, the news was announced as part of the project's continued development at Universal Pictures. In August 2024, the studio had secured the rights to Spears' memoir with Chu and Platt attached to shepherd the feature into production. Spears herself shared news of the "secret project" on social media, expressing confidence in the producers working on her story and encouraging fans to stay tuned for additional announcements about the film.
Details about Britney Spears' memoirMeriwether's screenplay will be based on 'The Woman in Me,' released in October 2023. The memoir became a massive commercial success, selling 1.1 million copies during its first week of release. The audiobook version narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Michelle Williams and featuring an introduction by Spears herself became the fastest-selling audiobook in the history of a major publishing house.
The memoir’s popularity and commercial success underscore the public’s fascination with Spears’ life story and experiences throughout her career and personal struggles.
Liz Meriwether acclaimed career backgroundMeriwether has a wealth of experience in developing and producing respected television and film programming. She is a WGA winner for her work on the limited series 'Dying for Sex,' which she co-created with Kim Rosenstock. She is also a PGA winner for the limited series 'The Dropout,' which chronicled the rise and fall of a technology entrepreneur.
According to Variety, the news was announced as part of the project's continued development at Universal Pictures. In August 2024, the studio had secured the rights to Spears' memoir with Chu and Platt attached to shepherd the feature into production. Spears herself shared news of the "secret project" on social media, expressing confidence in the producers working on her story and encouraging fans to stay tuned for additional announcements about the film.
Details about Britney Spears' memoirMeriwether's screenplay will be based on 'The Woman in Me,' released in October 2023. The memoir became a massive commercial success, selling 1.1 million copies during its first week of release. The audiobook version narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Michelle Williams and featuring an introduction by Spears herself became the fastest-selling audiobook in the history of a major publishing house.
Liz Meriwether acclaimed career backgroundMeriwether has a wealth of experience in developing and producing respected television and film programming. She is a WGA winner for her work on the limited series 'Dying for Sex,' which she co-created with Kim Rosenstock. She is also a PGA winner for the limited series 'The Dropout,' which chronicled the rise and fall of a technology entrepreneur.
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