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Julia Garner is still pulling for the Madonna autobiopic to get made

Says Julia Garner of the Madonna autobiopic, "Every hour it changes," which sounds about right.

Julia Garner is still pulling for the Madonna autobiopic to get made

Madonna's autobiographical film has been in development for years, to the point where it may be considered a subplot in her actual life. Currently, the only tangible progress made on the project is its inclusion as a comedic scene in The Studio, a show featuring Madonna and Julia Garner. However, Madonna recently revealed to Interview magazine that disagreements arose over the film's budget between her and Universal, causing the project's future to remain uncertain.

In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Garner shared that she is unsure whether the movie will be produced, as "every hour it changes, in a way." Despite the project's fluctuating status, Garner expressed her desire for the film to be made, noting their strong friendship and admiration for Madonna. During the filming process, Madonna reportedly shared her passion for teaching her how to work, particularly in areas where she lacked training, such as dancing.

In June, Madonna mentioned her willingness to film the movie in Serbia for cost-saving purposes; however, the studio reportedly doubted Madonna's commitment to stay in Serbia for more than four days. It appears likely that a movie about Madonna's life will eventually come to fruition, whether as a feature film or a series, especially considering the success of recent musician biopics.

Madonna's recent efforts to celebrate her career milestones, such as Confessions II, indicate her interest in capitalizing on her legacy before the film's eventual release.

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