NEW YORK, November 10, 2026 — Julia Garner has given a cryptic update on the long-delayed Madonna biopic, stating that the project’s status changes “every hour” and that she would “love for the movie to get made.” The actress, who was cast in the role in 2022, noted that the decision to move forward with the film is “not up to me.”
Background On The Project
The biopic was originally announced in 2020, with Madonna set to direct and scripts penned by Diablo Cody and Cressida Wilson. However, the project has made little progress since its announcement, with Variety reporting in 2023 that the film was scrapped ahead of Madonna’s world tour and put on indefinite pause at Universal. Garner was cast in the role after a grueling audition process that included a singing-and-dancing boot camp, beating out other contenders such as Florence Pugh, Alexa Demie, Odessa Young, and Bebe Rexha.
Garner And Madonna’s Relationship
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the biopic, Garner has developed a close relationship with Madonna, appearing alongside her at the 2026 MTV VMAs and in the music video for “Confessions II — The Film.” Garner has spoken highly of Madonna, describing her as “incredible” and stating that she taught her “properly how to work.” The two are also set to star as themselves in the second season of the Apple TV+ series The Studio.
Current Status Of The Biopic
Madonna has spoken about the challenges she faced in trying to get the biopic made, including a dispute with Universal over the budget. The pop icon has stated that she wants to make a film that does justice to her life story, and that she is willing to take the time and effort necessary to get it right. As for Garner, she remains hopeful that the biopic will eventually be made, but acknowledges that the decision is ultimately out of her hands. The interview with CBS Sunday Morning aired on November 8, 2026.
Sources
- Julia Garner Says Madonna Biopic Status Changes ‘Every Hour,’ But She’d ‘Love for the Movie to Get Made’
- Julia Garner shares cryptic update on status of delayed Madonna biopic: ‘Every hour it changes’ – AOL
- Julia Garner Shares an Update on Shelved Madonna Biopic – 'Every Hour It Changes'
- Julia Garner Shares Cryptic Update on Madonna Biopic: ‘Every Hour It Changes’
- 'Every Hour It Changes' – Julia Garner Drops a Mysterious Piece of Information on the Madonna Biopic
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