As a child of the late 90s and early 2000s, I can confidently say that if Emma Roberts gets the chance to play Britney Spears, it’s a casting decision straight outta my dreams! I remember locking myself in my room, blasting “Toxic” on repeat, and declaring that I wouldn’t come out until I had every word memorized. So, seeing Roberts express her passion for the role is like reliving my own teenage fantasies!
Years spent singing Britney Spears tunes in the shower could have proven beneficial for actress Emma Roberts. Recently, Felicia Culotta, Spears’ assistant, announced that they wanted Roberts to portray the singer in the movie adaptation of “The Woman in Me,” a New York Times best-seller detailing Spears’ life. In a chat with Cosmo, Roberts expressed her excitement about this show of faith and recounted a significant childhood memory.
“She confided in Cosmo that she adores Britney Spears’ assistant, expressing her heartfelt ambition to portray Britney. It’s just a rumor for now, but she secretly hopes it might become reality. She recalled an instance where she spent hours in her room, engrossed in ‘In the Zone’, promising herself not to leave until she had memorized every lyric.”
Roberts, similar to numerous millennials, was a devoted fan of Britney during her upbringing. This affection for the pop sensation has endured over time and manifested in her role as a parent. She confided to Cosmo that she often sings Britney’s songs to her son while bathing him.
“Absolutely! You know, I often sing Britney Spears songs to my child during his bath. It’s almost as if I’m constantly wondering what on earth he must think of me. That’s a bit of modern-day parenting for you.”
The once-youthful TV actor, now renowned horror movie actress, has the talent to carry off the part convincingly. One of Roberts’ initial acting gigs was Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous, where she played a singer character, fittingly named Addie Singer, navigating through middle school. Moreover, Culotta expressed her preference for Dune actor Timothée Chalamet to portray Spears’ ex-partner Justin Timberlake. Chalamet has experience with biopics as he will be depicting Bob Dylan in the upcoming film A Complete Unknown. Interestingly, Culotta wishes Drew Barrymore to play her in the adaptation. With such a high-profile cast, it’s certain to attract moviegoers.
What is The Woman in Me about?
In Her Own Words is a memoir that chronicles Britney Spears’ journey to fame, explores personal family hardships, and discusses her high-profile conservatorship, which was terminated by a judge in 2023. Spears secured a $15 million book deal, one of the largest deals ever made, with actress Michelle Williams narrating the audiobook and Spears herself contributing to the memoir’s introduction. The book went on to sell more than two million copies within the U.S. alone.
A fierce competition ensued for the film rights, and Universal Pictures emerged victorious. The upcoming movie will be helmed by Jon M. Chu, renowned for his work on movies like “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018), “In The Heights,” and the forthcoming musical “Wicked” (2024). Additionally, Marc Platt, a well-known producer who has been instrumental in creating films such as “La La Land,” 2019’s “Aladdin,” and “Wicked,” is also involved with this project. At present, there’s no word on who will portray Spears or any other characters in the adaptation. However, Roberts might have an advantage due to her connection with Spears’ assistant. Several promising young actresses could potentially play the pop star role.
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2024-08-31 20:03