Julia Garner reveals new details about Madonna’s long-awaited biopic, admitting the film’s future remains uncertain despite her commitment to the role.
The long-awaited Madonna biopic remains one of Hollywood’s most intriguing unfinished projects. Four years after Julia Garner was selected to portray the Queen of Pop, the actress has finally shared an update on the film’s uncertain future, revealing that plans continue to change and that its production remains far from guaranteed.
During an appearance on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’, broadcast on 8 November, the 32-year-old Emmy-winning actress addressed speculation surrounding the project, which was originally announced in 2020 with Madonna herself attached as both writer and director.
“I don’t know,” Garner admitted when asked whether the film would eventually happen. “Every hour it changes, in a way.”
Her comments reflect the uncertainty surrounding a production that has experienced several setbacks. Although Julia Garner was officially cast as Madonna in 2022, development was suspended indefinitely in 2023 when the singer shifted her attention towards her highly anticipated ‘Celebration Tour’.
Despite the delays, Garner remains enthusiastic about the possibility of bringing the music icon’s extraordinary life to the big screen.
“It’s not up to me,” she explained. “I would love for the movie to get made, obviously. But I also feel whatever happens, like, I made a great friend.”
Beyond the professional opportunity, the actress revealed that working alongside Madonna has profoundly influenced her approach to acting and preparation.
“I love Madonna. I think she’s incredible. She works. She taught me properly how to work,” Garner said.
The actress also reflected on the notoriously demanding audition process for the Madonna biopic, which required candidates to demonstrate their abilities in singing, dancing and acting.
Garner admitted that transforming herself into the legendary performer presented challenges, particularly because she had no formal dance training.
“I wasn’t a trained dancer,” she acknowledged. Asked whether the experience had surprised her, she responded: “Yeah, but I always try to.”
Although the film’s future remains unresolved, Madonna and Julia Garner’s professional relationship has continued beyond the original project.
The two are set to appear together in the second season of Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’, while Garner also joined Madonna on stage during the opening of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in September.
