Jon M. Chu shared that he was “very, very excited” to make a movie about the life of Britney Spears.
Chu told E! News, “I think there’s great potential for telling a good story, a story that she deserves, but I will say – I’ll stop there.”
The upcoming film is based on Spears’ memoir, “The Woman In Me.”
In another interview with The Hollywood Reporter released this week, the filmmaker also shed light on the film adaptation. He mentioned Spears’ importance as an icon of the 2000s and late 90s.
“She has a story that deserves to be told properly,” Chu said. There’s a lot about us in there.” “We haven’t written the script yet. But in this initial idea, I think a lot of it was about how we treat people, young people, the stars we think we own, women, mothers. There’s a lot in there that I enjoyed exploring.”
Universal Pictures has acquired the film rights to Britney Spears’ “The Woman in Me” along with her music catalog for a reported eight-figure sum.
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Chu also shared her gratitude for the shout-outs she received from the “Baby One More Time” singer on social media, describing the experience as “an honor.”
“I like that. I think she likes to tease the audience in different ways. So I would consider it a mystery on her part, but I’m excited to work with her “, he said.
He also shared his long-standing admiration for the Princess of Pop, expressing his fandom that has existed for many years. Recalling the first time she saw Spears perform with dozens of acts at the Shrine Auditorium, Chu reminisced about attending many shows and always finding inspiration.
“I have attended many of her shows and she has always been someone I admire,” Chu shared.
When “The Woman In Me” was released in October 2023, Spears celebrated the remarkable achievement of becoming “the best-selling celebrity memoir of all time” on its first day in the US. stores.
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