Producers of Madonna’s upcoming biopic ‘laughed’ at the singer’s ‘ludicrous’ demand for $100 million

Producers of Madonna's upcoming biopic 'laughed' at the singer's 'ludicrous' demand for $100 million

As a lifestyle expert with years of experience under my belt, I must say that Madonna’s determination and unwavering commitment to her vision is nothing short of inspiring. The fact that she’s not backing down from her $100 million demand for her biopic is a testament to her confidence and belief in the power of her story.


The makers of Madonna’s forthcoming biopic initially found her request for $100 million amusing, considering it extravagant. However, they were informed that she insists on the film being made exactly as she envisions, according to a trusted source.

66-year-old singer from “Like a Virgin,” shared an update on Instagram this Monday about the upcoming movie based on her life that many have been eagerly waiting for.

For quite some time now, the movie, originally planned for direction by Madonna and featuring Julia Garner, has encountered numerous hurdles and setbacks on its path to production.

In my latest social media update, I, as an ardent fan and admirer, shared that the visionary behind our beloved stories has once again encountered a hurdle in bringing her biopic to life. She revealed that the producers have imposed a condition, stating that she wouldn’t be able to move forward with the film unless she was willing to scale down.

Currently, it’s been disclosed to DailyMail.com on an exclusive basis that Madonna sought a whopping sum of $100 million to produce the film. However, this demand did not sit well with the film’s producers.

Madonna requested $100 million for the project, but the producers found this absurd and chuckled at the idea. They clarified that it was laughable.

However, the relentless ‘Madonna’ shows no signs of retreating, with a trusted source confirming that she intends to self-fund her project to the tune of $100 million.

Madonna insists on getting things just right, and when it comes to sharing her own story, she only has one chance to do so, and she intends to ensure that it’s told in the manner she deems fit.

Producers of Madonna's upcoming biopic 'laughed' at the singer's 'ludicrous' demand for $100 million

She won’t hand over the reins of this project to a studio, intending for them to profit from narrating her tale.

The confidant revealed that among her peers, the musician is renowned as both ‘particularly demanding’ and ‘extremely meticulous about control’. Yet, it’s these very traits that contribute to her exceptional body of work.

They mentioned that she is indeed very challenging and extremely demanding to work for. It’s widely known that she is a perfectionist who insists on maintaining full control over her projects.

‘Those who have collaborated with her can attest to this fact. However, there’s a reason why Madonna is known as she is. As an artist, she has chosen to start from scratch again.’

According to another insider, DailyMail.com reports that Madonna discarded an initial script she found unsatisfactory, labeling it as “rubbish.” However, when she proposed a fresh script, the producers apparently didn’t find it appealing.

‘So, she said, “F**k it I am doing it my way,”‘ they explained.

The source revealed that Madonna is shifting the project from a single film to a series, as she feels her story requires more time to be adequately portrayed beyond the constraints of a two-hour movie.

They revealed that the various experiences she’s had are numerous. It seems she’s planning to divide these experiences into a series, potentially for Netflix or Hulu, with each episode focusing on a distinct aspect of her life.

Producers of Madonna's upcoming biopic 'laughed' at the singer's 'ludicrous' demand for $100 million

Madonna’s entire professional journey is based on transformation, and the upcoming series aims to chronicle her entire life story. It will be divided into two parts: her meteoric rise to stardom and the challenges she overcame when numerous people rejected her.

As your trusted lifestyle guide, I’m excited to share a unique journey with you. One captivating segment will delve into her groundbreaking milestone. Subsequent installments will be distinctly divided, each corresponding to the album she released during that period.

For every album, she transformed into a distinct persona or character, constantly surprising her audience.

‘She will have complete control over this and … each episode will, in a sense, be its own film about the person she was for each monumental period of her life. She is going big.’

In early 2023, Variety announced that Madonna decided to abandon (or cancel) her biopic project, initially planned by Universal Pictures, to devote more time to her upcoming tour.

However, by July 2024, around a year and half later, she disclosed on Instagram that she had resumed work on it.

On Monday, she voiced her disappointments stemming from creative differences with the producers. In a social media post on Instagram, she mentioned they advised her to ‘reduce’ and ‘consider less ambitious ideas.’

She mentioned that she’s been dedicating her time to this project for a full four years, implying that it can’t be completed conventionally.

‘Spending time with my creative friends was just the fuel I needed to keep going,’ she wrote.

‘We all agreed that we need to be even more fearless. Art = survival. We cannot shrink and make ourselves smaller.

‘If you want something badly enough in life – the whole universe will conspire to help you get it.’

She ended the note by asking her fans if they would prefer she make the story into a ‘series or a feature film.’ 

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2024-11-19 01:20

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