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Jon M. Chu Clarifies Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

3/25/2025

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Director Jon M. Chu has set the record straight: casting for the highly anticipated Britney Spears biopic, inspired by her memoir "The Woman in Me," has yet to commence. He firmly debunked rumors of Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Millie Bobby Brown vying for the iconic role, emphasizing, "None of this is true." The project remains in its infancy, supported by Universal Pictures.

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Director Jon M. Chu has set the record straight: casting for the highly anticipated Britney Spears biopic, inspired by her memoir "The Woman in Me," has yet to commence. He firmly debunked rumors of Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Millie Bobby Brown vying for the iconic role, emphasizing, "None of this is true." The project remains in its infancy, supported by Universal Pictures.