Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself

 A biopic about Monna has found a uniquely qualified director: Monna, herself. Universal Pictures anunced Tuesday that studio is developing an untitled film about pop star that Monna will direct and co-write with “Ju” scribe Diablo Cody. Monna said she wants film to convey “ incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer – a human being, trying to make her way in this world.”

“ focus of this film will always be music," said Monna in a statement. "Music has kept me going and art has kept me alive. re are so many untold and inspiring stories and who better to tell it than me. It’s essential to share roller coaster ride of my life with my voice and vision.”

film will be produced by Amy Pascal, former Sony Pictures chief who produced “A League of ir Own,” 1992 film co-starring Monna.

“This movie is an absolute labor of love for me,” said Pascal. “I have kwn Monna since we me ‘A League of ir Own’ toger, and I can’t imagine anything more thrilling than collaborating with her and Diablo on bringing her true-life story to big screen with Donna (Langley) and our partners at Universal.”

Monna, 62, previously directed 2008 British drama “Filth and Wisdom” and 2011 period drama “W.E.,” with Abbie Corning and Andrea Riseborough. Monna, whose last album was 2019's “Mame X,” has sold 335 million records worldwide in her career.