Britney Spears recently dropped a cryptic hint on Instagram that’s left fans buzzing about the true nature of a rumored film about her life. The pop icon appeared to suggest that director Jon Chu’s upcoming project isn’t a biopic, but rather something entirely different.
In a post shared on Friday (August 30), Spears wrote, “The project I might be doing isn’t a biopic story … it’s a fictional musical where I play an extremely intelligent character!!!”
The message was somewhat hidden behind an illustration of a woman with two cats, making it all the more intriguing. She also added, “It’s flattering to be in such good company like Jon Chu!!!”
Just last month, reports surfaced that Universal Pictures had secured the rights to Britney’s critically acclaimed memoir The Woman in Me, with Chu attached to direct. This sparked widespread speculation that the film would be a biopic based on her life.
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Britney, now 42, made headlines in 2022 when she signed one of the biggest book deals of all time, receiving $15 million to write her autobiography.
The memoir dives deep into her journey to fame in the late ‘90s, her struggles with mental health, the relentless media scrutiny she faced, and her fight to end the conservatorship that controlled her life for 13 years.
The Woman in Me became an instant best-seller, igniting a fierce bidding war among movie studios that Universal eventually won.
Given Jon Chu’s impressive track record, which includes the upcoming film adaptation of the musical Wicked and the concert movie Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, many viewed him as a perfect fit for the project.
Adding to the speculation, Britney mentioned on Twitter in early August that she was working on a “secret project” with producer Marc Platt. She teased:
“Excited to share with my fans that I’ve been working on a secret project with #MarcPlatt. He’s always made my favorite movies … stay tuned.”
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Meanwhile, actress Emma Roberts recently addressed rumors that she was being considered to play Britney in a potential biopic. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Roberts expressed her admiration for Spears and her longtime assistant, Felicia Culotta. “It’s a rumor, but I hope maybe it’ll come true,” Roberts said, adding that it’s her “true dream” to play the pop star.
As fans eagerly await more details, Britney’s latest update only deepens the mystery surrounding the project. Whether it’s a biopic, a musical, or something else entirely, it’s clear that Britney Spears is once again at the center of attention, and her fans are ready for whatever comes next.