Britney Spears Biopic Movie to Be Written by ‘New Girl’ Creator Liz Meriwether
New Girl creator Liz Meriwether has been selected to write the screenplay for an upcoming biopic about Britney Spears.
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The brief
A biographical film centered on the life of Britney Spears is currently in development. Liz Meriwether, known for her work on New Girl and Dying for Sex, has been tapped to write the screenplay for the project.
Coverage from outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and NME emphasizes Meriwether's attachment to the film. Reports note the project is associated with the director of the movie Wicked.
Coverage does not yet specify a release date or casting details. Future developments regarding the film's production schedule and personnel remain to be seen.
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Quick answers
Who is writing the Britney Spears biopic?
Liz Meriwether, the creator of New Girl, has been tapped to write the screenplay.
What other projects is Liz Meriwether known for?
Reports identify her as the creator of New Girl and a writer for Dying for Sex.
Are there details regarding the film's cast or release date?
No, coverage does not yet specify information regarding casting or a release date.
Coverage (8)
- Britney Spears biopic set to be written by ‘New Girl’ creator Liz Meriwether NME · 22h ago
- New Girl creator Liz Meriwether tapped to write Britney Spears biopic Indulge Express · 22h ago
- Britney Spears biopic sets New Girl's Liz Meriwether to adapt screenplay Rayo · 22h ago
- ‘New Girl’ Creator Liz Meriwether Tapped to Write Britney Spears Biopic Yahoo · 22h ago
- Exclusive | Britney Spears biopic hires star writer to pen early draft of hotly anticipated flick Page Six · 22h ago
- ‘Dying for Sex’ Writer Liz Meriwether Set to Pen Britney Spears Biopic The Hollywood Reporter · 22h ago
- Wicked Director’s Britney Spears Movie Scores Beloved Writer in Major Update Yahoo · 22h ago
- Britney Spears Biopic Movie to Be Written by ‘New Girl’ Creator Liz Meriwether Variety · 22h ago
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