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Jon M. Chu Says He Won't Cast Britney Spears Biopic Actor Until Story Is Locked

The Wicked director has read script drafts by Liz Meriwether and confirms he is not considering casting options yet.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 22 Sept 2026 · updated 3h ago

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  1. Jon M. Chu Will Not Cast Britney Spears Actor Until the Story for Movie Biopic Is Locked: ‘Not Even Thinking About Casting’ Variety ·
  2. Here’s Why Britney Spears Biopic Director Jon M. Chu Is ‘Not Even Thinking About Casting’ Yet Billboard

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  • Jon M. Chu
  • Britney Spears
  • Liz Meriwether