Julia Garner says Madonna movie status changes 'every hour'

Julia Garner is still waiting for the phone to ring about the long-gestating Madonna biopic, according to Variety.

During a CBS interview, the actress was asked about the film's status. "I don't know. Every hour it changes, in a way," Garner reportedly said. "It's not up to me. I would love for the movie to get made, obviously."

She added that she thinks Madonna is "incredible" and that she made a great friend in the pop icon, regardless of the film's fate. Garner had previously confirmed on a podcast in July 2025 that she was still set to star.

The project was first announced in 2020. Madonna herself was set to direct, with scripts reportedly written by Diablo Cody and Cressida Wilson. Variety reported the film was scrapped in 2023 ahead of Madonna's world tour.

Garner landed the role in 2022 after a rigorous audition process that included a singing and dancing boot camp. Other actresses like Florence Pugh and Bebe Rexha were previously in consideration.