Chloe Melas is an entertainment correspondent for NBC News.
Britney Spears' memoir is headed to the big screen. Universal Pictures announced Thursday that it has landed the rights to a biopic based on the singer's 2023 best-selling book, 'The Woman in Me.' The film will be directed by Jon M. Chu, who is gearing up for the November release of his highly anticipated film “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Marc Platt will produce, Universal said in its news release.
A source familiar with the deal told NBC News that Spears will be “involved” with the project but did not elaborate on whether she will have direction on creative. Spears' memoir, released in October 2023, recounted Spears' rise to fame and her controversial 13-year conservatorship. She also wrote about her relationship and breakup with Justin Timberlake, writing that she had an abortion while dating him more than 20 years ago. The book sold 1.1 million copies in the U.S.
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