Julia Garner in Madonna Biopic: Is She Really Confirmed for the Role? Debunking The Viral Claims

Published 07/29/2025, 1:17 AM EDT

Like a flash of stage lights illuminating a diva’s silhouette, rumors swirl around a queen reborn in celluloid form. Biopics tread a fine line between myth and reality, much like Madonna’s ever-evolving persona gliding through pop culture. Julia Garner, known for her transformative roles, was said to have stepped into the iconic shoes of the 'Material Girl'. Yet viral murmurs cast shadows, has the curtain fallen on this highly anticipated film?

Before the dramatic violins are cued, a peek behind the scenes where Julia Garner lets the truth unfold might clear up the rumors of doom. 

Julia Garner rolls back the red carpet to Madonna's movie

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 Cancellation chatter has been loud, fueled by typical project stops and starts. But it was Julia Garner who recently dispelled the smoke and mirrors, via her interview on the SmartLess podcast, affirming she remains locked into playing Madonna. The film, reportedly titled Material Girl or Who’s That Girl?, is "supposed to still happen" according to, and with the star’s blessing. This confirmation has henceforth deflated the viral balloon of doom and rekindled hope among the audience. 

Casting Garner was a production worthy of an Oscar subplot itself. Her audition involved mastering Madonna’s trademark dance moves and mannerisms to capture the icon’s multifaceted character. This biopic aims to embody the Queen of Pop’s spirit through a vibrant lens. Madonna’s direct involvement, her being the one directing the biopic, promises a narrative shaped by authenticity, lending credibility to the project’s persistence.

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As every great pop anthem builds to an unforgettable bridge, so does Hollywood’s affair with ambitious biopics take a turn. 

Fact meets fiction in Madonna's cinematic bridge

Madonna’s life demands a portrayal balancing reverence and realism, which the previously tight-lipped about the biopic Julia Garner’s track record involving embodying Anna Delvey in Inventing Anna, or Shalla-Bal in Fantastic Four: The First Steps, and several more, suggests she can deliver. Though production delays seeded doubt, Garner’s vocal confirmation clears the fog. The stage for a cinematic homage to proceed seems to be set. 

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In Hollywood’s swirling news cycles, rumors spread faster than a chart-topping single. Like a well-choreographed Madonna tour, timing and confirmation from key players matter most. Garner’s statements affirm the biopic is not shelved, but more so that "anything that's great takes time". This refocuses attention on a fascinating fusion of film and pop history poised to immortalize an enduring icon.

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What do you think about Julia Garner embodying one of music's most legendary faces in history? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba Nizami is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. Covering the Hollywood beat with a voice both sharp and stylish, she blends factual precision with a flair for wit. Her pieces often dissect celebrity narratives—both on-screen and off—through parasocial nuance and cultural relevance.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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