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Madonna Biopic Keeps Garner on a Schedule Written in Pencil

Julia Garner says she does not know the current status of the long-developing Madonna biopic, adding that the situation changes frequently. Garner was selected by Madonna to portray her and has said she would love for the movie to be made. The update captures a feature of film development that rarely fits into a trailer: a project can attract a star and public interest while its future remains unsettled. For fans, the recognizable names make the film feel close enough to discuss. For the actor, enthusiasm does not settle when or whether the production will move ahead. Biopics promise audiences a shaped story about a person's life. The making of one can be much less orderly. For now, the most dependable part of this production is the recurring question about when there will be a production.

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