madonnaIts highly anticipated biopic may take a surprising new direction. The pop queen, 66, recently hinted at a possible pivot from the big screen to the small screen, sparking excitement among her fans. On Monday, Nov. 18, the Grammy-winning icon took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the future of his Life Story project.
Alongside the carousel of photos featuring friends like the designer Willie ChavarriaMultimedia artist Jess Cuevas, and artists Nadia Lee CohenMadonna opens up about the challenges she faces in Hollywood “After struggling for days in LA, hearing producers and agents tell me why I couldn’t make my film… I realized that everything in my life was going to be a challenge,” he wrote. “No easy ride for me. I guess I should be grateful… it makes me think outside the box. I didn’t have a normal life,” she continued.
Madonna credits the time spent with her creative circle as the inspiration she needed to move forward. “We all agree we need to be more fearless!!!”
at a crossroads
The “Like a Prayer” singer asked her 19.8 million followers: “Should my life story be made into a series or a feature film? Think before you answer.” Reactions were mixed. Some fans champion a film, envisioning it as a cinematic masterpiece. In contrast, others saw the potential for a series to dive deeper into the many layers of his storied career and personal life.
A close friend of Madonna shrine of the goddess, who is expected to be portrayed in the project, offered his two cents in the comments. “I think a film or series would be amazing… but [what] About the first book? Then no one can go wrong,” he suggested.
Madonna has been working to bring her life story to the screen since 2020 when Universal announced plans for a biopic with the superstar as director. The script was initially co-written with the Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo KodiHowever, Cody later abandoned the project. At the time, Madonna described the project as a deeply personal endeavor. “I want to share the incredible journey that has taken me as an artist, a musician, a dancer — as a human being,” he said in a statement.
Although Madonna has yet to confirm whether her story will unfold as a film or a TV series, she remains as fearless and determined as ever. Fans can expect his signature boldness to shine through on the big screen or streaming platforms.