Jon M. Chu, the director of the upcoming biopic about Britney Spears, has shared an update on the film, which is based on Britney’s 2023 memoir The Woman in Me. Chu confirmed that the project is in development with Universal Pictures, though it is progressing slowly. He emphasized that he is working closely with Britney on the project, wanting to tell her story authentically, though there are challenges ahead. The film will feature Britney active involvement.
Britney’s memoir has sold over 2.5 million copies in the U.S. and more than a million worldwide in its first week. It details her career, relationships, and the 13-year conservatorship her father, Jamie Spears, held over her from 2008 to 2021. Britney accuses her father of exploiting her finances and interfering in her personal life, and she details the emotional abuse she endured during the conservatorship. Additionally, Britney reveals her abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake, a decision made under great emotional strain.
The book has sparked widespread attention, shedding light on her troubled personal life and the toxic dynamics with her father. Despite these challenges, Britney remained a successful artist and businesswoman.