As Madonna Biopic Future Shifts, Julia Garner Shares Cryptic Update: Every Hour Changes
Biopic remains uncertain
Garner was cast as Madonna in 2022, two years after the film entered production. Madonna was writing and directing the project. Production stopped indefinitely in 2023 as Madonna embarked on her Celebration Tour. In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, Garner said the film’s fate was not hers to decide, but she would like it to be made.
Garner also said that, whatever happens with the film, she had made a great friend. She described Madonna as incredible and said the singer taught her how to work.
A demanding audition process
Asked about the audition, Garner laughed and called it work. She said the process involved singing, dancing and acting as Madonna. Garner said she had not been a trained dancer. When asked whether the experience surprised her, she replied that she always tries to surprise herself.
Other shared appearances ahead
Garner and Madonna are set to appear together in the second season of Apple TV’s Emmy-winning series The Studio. Garner also appeared onstage with Madonna when the singer opened the 2026 MTV VMAs in September.
Key points
- Garner remains interested in playing Madonna, but says the biopic’s future is not up to her.
- The film’s production was paused indefinitely in 2023 during Madonna’s Celebration Tour.
- Garner’s audition included singing, dancing and acting as Madonna.
- The pair are set to appear in season two of Apple TV’s The Studio.