Madonna joins forces with Stranger Things director for unexpected power move

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If you’re a prominent figure in the music world, recognized as the top-selling female musician ever, you could embark on developing both a star-studded movie biography and a mini-series based on your life at the same time.

Indeed, the artist being referred to is none other than Madonna. It’s been recently announced that she will collaborate with the popular filmmaker Shawn Levy, who has directed shows like “Stranger Things” and movies such as “Deadpool,” “Wolverine,” and more.

Based on initial announcements, the development of the bio-series focused on Madonna is just beginning. As yet, the exact role Madonna will play in this project hasn’t been specified, but Lévy has been confirmed as the executive producer. It appears that Lévy and Madonna have been discussing this potential series for some time now. The show will be created from the ground up, with a focus on exploring various aspects of her life and career in music.

Madonna is teaming up with Shawn Levy and Netflix for bio-series

In my gaming world, I embarked on a journey much like Madonna’s, setting foot in the bustling cityscape of New York, migrating from my humble roots in Michigan with a mere $35 in pocket. My goal? To conquer the realm of music and dance. There are still some chapters of this adventure that remain veiled in mystery, untold tales that add an extra layer of intrigue to the epic saga.

There’s been a persistent demand for a film, TV series, or perhaps even both, about Madonna’s meteoric rise and enduring presence in the music industry. With over 400 million records sold worldwide, her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008), and an undeniable impact on countless other pop artists, such achievements speak volumes for themselves.

In other words, it seems that the highly anticipated Madonna biopic, which was initially announced in 2020 and is currently under development at Universal Studios, hasn’t provided any updates yet. The film was intended to feature Julia Garner (from the Ozark series), with Madonna herself involved in co-writing and directing the project. At present, no news has been released about its progress or release date.

Despite initial plans being canceled in 2023 and then revived in 2025, the status of the movie project remains uncertain. Last year, Madonna expressed her concerns when she mentioned that producers were considering turning the film into a series, requiring her to scale it down. This could mean the project is indeed being reduced, but possibly being handled by someone else or Levy and Netflix instead.

It’s possible that Julia Garner could continue to be a constant factor between the two projects, as speculation suggests her role may be playing Madonna in the upcoming TV series; however, an official confirmation has not yet been given.

Simultaneously, Levy – known for his work on Stranger Things, Deadpool, and shows like The Perfect Couple and All the Light We Cannot See – appears to be a perfect choice to helm this upcoming production.

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2025-05-13 15:30