Pop sensation Britney Spears has just landed a major deal, selling the rights to her chart-topping memoir, “The Woman in Me,” to Universal Studios.
The studio plans to adapt the book into a feature film, with acclaimed director Jon M. Chu and producer Marc Platt attached to the project.
Britney Spears attends 102.7 KIIS FM’s Wango Tango 2013 held at The Home Depot Center on May 11, 2013 in Carson, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)While there’s no word on a release date or casting decisions just yet, Spears has reportedly pocketed at least $10 million from the deal, and will have a say in the final casting call.
Spears’ memoir, which was released in October 2023, offers a candid look at her life, including her experiences with her father’s alleged abuse and conservatorship.
The book has been a massive success, selling over 2.5 million copies in the United States alone, with the audiobook becoming the fastest-selling in Simon & Schuster’s history.
Britney Spears performs on stage during the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Spears announced the news of the film adaptation on social media, expressing her excitement to work with Platt, who has produced some of her favorite movies.
Chu and Platt have previously collaborated on the upcoming movie version of the Wicked musical, which stars Ariana Grande.
With Chu’s direction and Platt’s production, fans can expect a high-quality adaptation of Spears’ memoir.