Julia Garner reveals significant insights about Madonna's biographical film
Julia Garner, the award-winning actress known for her roles in Ozark and The Secret Life of Lance Loud, has been confirmed to portray pop icon Madonna in the upcoming biopic Material Girl.
In a video interview with W Magazine, Garner shared her excitement about the role, stating that she is "set to portray the pop icon Madonna in the upcoming film 'Material Girl'." The biopic is currently in production.
Garner has been doing extensive research on Madonna to prepare for the role. She expressed her admiration for the singer, stating that she loves "all of Madonna basically." Among her favourite songs by Madonna are Borderline, Papa Don't Preach, Burning Up, and Confessions on a Dance Floor.
Papa Don't Preach holds a special place in Garner's heart. She mentioned that there are a lot of emotions in the song and particularly admires Madonna's voice on it. Her second favourite Madonna song, apart from Borderline, is Papa Don't Preach.
The audition process for the biopic was challenging, according to Garner. She had to convince Madonna that she could dance and sing for the role. She prepared for the audition by thinking about what Madonna would do in a similar situation. Garner even had to learn to dance and perform in front of Madonna during the audition.
Garner discussed the audition process during an appearance on the Smartless podcast in August. She confirmed that she had to learn to dance for the audition of the biopic and perform in front of Madonna.
The specific details about how much shooting is left for the biopic were not revealed by Garner. However, she has been working hard to embody Madonna's spirit and talent in the film.
Fans of both Garner and Madonna are eagerly awaiting the release of Material Girl. With Garner's dedication to the role and her clear love for Madonna's music, the biopic promises to be an exciting and faithful portrayal of the pop icon's life and career.