NEW YORK: Pop icon Britney Spears is reportedly excited about the casting of Sydney Sweeney in her highly anticipated biopic, according to sources close to the project. The biopic will be directed by John M. Chu and produced by Marc Platt.
An insider told Life & Style that Britney Spears is a major fan of Sydney Sweeney, particularly for her role in the hit series Euphoria.
“She’s a huge Euphoria fan, so the fact that Sydney Sweeney’s name is in the mix is super exciting,” the source shared. Spears is reportedly enthusiastic about working with Sweeney and has expressed her excitement over the choice of director and producer for the project.
The biopic is anticipated to delve deeply into Spears’ life and career, which has caused some trepidation among her former partners, including singer Justin Timberlake, actor Sam Asghari, and her father.
According to the insider, these persons are apprehensive that Spears may present a more critical view of their relationships in the film. “They fear she will go harder on them this time,” the source noted.
The production team is reportedly taking extensive measures to ensure that the biopic is legally sound and accurately represents Spears’ story.
“Producers will handle all the legal aspects and make sure it’s all air-tight,” the insider explained. Spears’ role in the production process is focused on conveying her personal narrative as authentically as possible, with the aim of achieving a significant moment of catharsis for the artist.
The source also emphasized that the biopic represents a pivotal opportunity for Spears. “It’s the big break she’s been waiting for,” they said, adding that the project symbolizes Spears taking control of her own narrative and reclaiming her power.
