Emma Roberts recently addressed swirling rumors about her possible role in an upcoming biopic about pop sensation Britney Spears. This news has created a wave of excitement among fans and movie enthusiasts alike. The rumors began gaining traction after Britney Spears’ longtime assistant, Felicia Culotta, mentioned Roberts as a strong candidate to portray the pop star in a film adaptation of Spears’ memoir, The Woman In Me.
Roberts, who has long been an admirer of Britney Spears, didn’t hesitate to share her excitement about the possibility of taking on such an iconic role. During an interview with Cosmopolitan earlier this week, Roberts revealed just how thrilled she was by Culotta’s suggestion. She confessed that playing Britney Spears would be a “true dream” come true for her.
Roberts shared that her admiration for Spears is deeply rooted, dating back to her childhood. She fondly recalled spending countless hours listening to Britney’s music, particularly her 2003 album In the Zone. She even recounted a humorous memory of locking herself in her room as a teenager, determined to memorize every single lyric from the album before she would allow herself to come out. “I told myself, ‘You’re not leaving this room until you know every word,’” Roberts shared with a laugh.
Her admiration for Spears hasn’t faded with time. Roberts confessed that Britney’s influence continues to permeate her life, even as a mother. She shared a sweet detail about how she sings Britney’s songs to her young son during bath time. With a smile, Roberts joked, “I sometimes wonder if he finds it strange, but I guess this is what happens when you’re raised by a millennial.”
The buzz surrounding Roberts’ potential casting was sparked by Felicia Culotta’s recent comments. Culotta, who has been a close confidante of Spears since 1997, openly endorsed Roberts for the role. She drew attention to the similarities between Roberts’ early career on Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous and Spears’ own beginnings on Disney Channel’s The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. According to Culotta, these parallels make Roberts a fitting choice to portray the pop icon.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Culotta also floated the idea of Timothée Chalamet portraying Spears’ ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, in the biopic. Additionally, she suggested that Drew Barrymore could play the role of Culotta herself, further adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.
The idea of a Britney Spears biopic has been circulating for some time, especially since the release of Spears’ memoir, The Woman In Me. The memoir, published last year, quickly became a bestseller, topping the New York Times best-sellers list. It wasn’t long before the book caught the attention of Hollywood, leading to a fierce bidding war among major studios. Universal Pictures ultimately secured the rights to adapt the memoir into a film, signaling the start of what promises to be a highly anticipated project.
Adding to the excitement, it has been announced that Jon M. Chu, the acclaimed director behind the upcoming Wicked adaptation, will helm the biopic. Chu is known for his ability to bring musical stories to life on the big screen, making him an ideal choice to direct a film about one of pop music’s biggest stars.
The Woman In Me offers a deep dive into Britney Spears’ life, covering her journey from humble beginnings in Mississippi and Louisiana to her meteoric rise to fame with her debut album, …Baby One More Time. The book also delves into more challenging aspects of Spears’ life, including her 2008 conservatorship and her eventual legal battle for freedom, which has been widely publicized in recent years.
With such a compelling story at its core, the upcoming biopic has already generated significant buzz. Fans are eagerly awaiting more news about the film’s cast and release date. Roberts’ enthusiastic response to the rumors has only fueled the anticipation, leaving many hoping that she will indeed bring Britney’s story to life on the big screen.
In the meantime, Roberts remains focused on her current projects, but she has made it clear that the role of Britney Spears is one she would embrace wholeheartedly. Whether or not the rumors come to fruition, Roberts’ admiration for Spears is evident, and it’s clear that she would approach the role with the passion and dedication it deserves.
