- Madonna revealed that her biopic was shelved after a 'falling out' with Universal Pictures over budget issues.
- Madonna stated that the budget was a significant factor in the decision to halt the project, saying, 'I've had a huge life, so I needed a big budget.'
- Madonna reiterated her feelings about the 'falling out' with Universal Pictures, emphasizing the need for a substantial budget for her life story.
Madonna's long-anticipated biopic was halted due to budgetary disagreements with Universal Pictures. The pop icon spent four years developing the project, including two years on the script and budgeting.123
“We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed — I’ve had an extraordinary life,” she explained.
Despite her attempts to lower costs by considering filming in Serbia, Madonna faced skepticism from the studio.
“One of their first reactions was, ‘We don’t believe you’d stay in Serbia more than four days,’” she recalled.
After the project fell apart, Netflix approached her to create a series, but she faced challenges in adapting her original script.
“I couldn’t use the script I had with Universal unless I bought it from them for an extortionist’s price, even though I wrote it,” Madonna stated.
Now, she is exploring how to transition her story into a series format, acknowledging the significant differences in production.
“I need to work, I need to create. I need to do what I was put on this earth to do,” she emphasized, highlighting her determination to share her life story despite the setbacks.
“Madonna reveals her biopic was shelved following a 'falling out' with Universal Pictures over budget constraints. She emphasizes the need for a significant budget to reflect her extensive life experiences.”
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