by Nathaniel R
Garner, Ferreira, Sweeney, Leon, and Pugh
As we've known for some time Madonna is writing and directing her own biopic. It's inching closer to production with casting and audition rumors. Word has it that Euphoria's Sydney Sweeney and Sky Ferreira have auditioned for the leading role as well. Earlier rumors suggested the role was going to either Oscar nominee Florence Pugh or Emmy winner Julia Garner. Some online gossip suggested Lourdes Léon, Madonna's eldest, might even be in the mix though we think that's just the internet internetting...
We also know that Madonna has talked with Julia Fox (Uncut Gems) about the movie but this is a bit confusing. The internet seems convince that she's already set to play Debi Mazar but we highly doubt they'd cast a supporting role before a lead so maybe she's up for the leading role.
Madonna hanging with Julia Fox very recently
Madonna and Debi Mazar on the set of the "Papa Don't Preach" video
Debi Mazar, famous in her own right, is a key figure in Madonna's early years. They were friends before Madonna reached superstardom -- Debi used to do her makeup -- and though the big M has burned through many celebrity friends over the decades, she and Mazar are still tight.
Who would you favour? We're so obsessed with Sydney Sweeney's gifts right now, post White Lotus and Euphoria, that we're kind of hoping it swings her way.
Meanwhile in an unrelated project, the Roku channel's Weird Al Yankovich biopic that Daniel Radcliffe is starring in, Evan Rachel Wood will be playing the Queen of Pop. They've already released a first look with Evan in full 80s BoyToy garb.
