Inventing Anna Star Julia Garner Offered the Role of Madonna in an Upcoming Biopic

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Harry Styles has cancelled his concert in Copenhagen this evening (Saturday 3 July) after a mass shooting close to the venue occurred in a mall. After the news initially broke about the horrific tragedy, the former One Direction band member and budding Hollywood movie star took to his Snapchat to address his fans directly.The singer said he was left in "shock" following the incident, but didn't have any further updates at the time. "My team and I pray for everyone involved in the Copenhagen shopping mall shooting.

Before they were household names, or even when they were, there are a ton of major stars who once filmed a Hallmark Channel movie.

Blake Shelton is singing praises for his wife, Gwen Stefani, on their first wedding anniversary. Taking to Instagram to share a photo from their wedding, Shelton revealed that it has been the best year of his life. The country crooner wrote, «Happy anniversary to the woman that makes my world go round… @gwenstefani, because of you, this year has been the best year of my life.

Kourtney Kardashian is calling out the paparazzi for selling old photos of her amid her husband, Travis Barker's hospitalization.In a message shared to her Instagram Story Saturday night, Kardashian slammed the photogs for selling weeks-old pics of her, claiming she was «out and about» while Barker was in the hospital, when in reality, she says she «didn't leave his side.»«And to the paparazzi who sold pictures of me „out and about“ while my husband was in the hospital fighting for his life...these photos were actually taken weeks ago, (I can't even remember the last time I wore that sweatsuit in the photos)....I didn't forget about you,» Kardashian wrote, not long after sharing an update on the Blink-182 drummer's health amid his battle with pancreatitis.The Poosh founder called the paps «low» and shamed them for monetizing off of their «nightmare»«A new level of low, monetizing off our of our nightmare,» she continued. «Really savagely uncool when I actually didn't leave his side...shame you.»Kardashian's message to the paps comes shortly after she opened up about the scary episode on Instagram that same day.«Oh what a scary and emotional week it has been,» she wrote on her Story.

Love Island fans are fuming that the 'Gemma Show' has returned as Casa Amor kicks off.The main villa girls headed to Casa Amor during Friday night's show, and tonight (July 3) they met the bombshell boys properly for the first time.With the likes of Ronan Keating's son Jack now in the second villa, Gemma Owen perked up when she realised that one of the lads seemed familiar to her. READ NEXT: Love Island 2022 Casa Amor bombshells' sexiest snaps as they cause stir in villaBilly Brown is 23 and from Surrey.

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker clarified on Instagram that his recent hospitalization for pancreatitis was after an endoscopy, but what is an endoscopy? "I went in for an endoscopy on Monday feeling great. But after dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalized ever since," the 46-year-old said on his Instagram story on Saturday, July 2.

home. READ MORE Mum suing TikTok claims algorithm targeted daughter with fatal blackout challenge The "born fighter", as described by his mother Hollie Dance, is believed to have taken part in an online challenge in April.

Love Island's Siannise Fudge was in floods of tears as she spoke out about her health scare that led to her being hospitalised as well as dropping two stone in weight.The ITV star, 27, who appeared on the 2020 series of the love finding programme, bravely spoke out about her struggles with "severe anxiety and depression".She took to Instagram sharing a candid post about her 12 month mental health battle that she'd kept under wraps until now.READ NEXT: Ronan Keating was 's***ing' himself ahead of son going into Love Island's Casa AmorTo showcase how far she'd come on her journey, Siannise shared an image of herself from eight months ago and a picture of herself now - looking happy, healthier and totally reformed.Addressing her 1.7m followers, the TV starlet explained: "To my amazing family. I have been waiting for the right time to speak about something that I had been living with and couldn't find the courage to share it, but thankfully now I feel ready."I feel I have a responsibility to share this because somehow it might help one of you and that's all I want from this."To give anyone suffering the belief that you can overcome your obstacles in life.

shark attack revealed how she tried to punch the sea beast on the nose.Addison Bethea, 17, was attacked by the creature on Florida but followed advice she saw on a nature documentary. Recalling the attack at Keaton Beach, she told Good Morning America: "The next thing I know something latches onto my leg and I was like that's not right. READ MORE: Second woman killed by shark in Egypt after first lost an arm and leg in fatal attack"And then I look over and it's a big old shark.

After a long and challenging casting process, it appears that Madonna has finally chosen the actor who will portray her in an upcoming biopic.The casting for the long-gestating film has been making news since the project was first announced, and now, according to reports in Variety, the role of the Material Girl will go to Julia Garner.Fans of the singer praised the selection of Garner with one user saying, Maybe it’s too soon to say (we DO need to see the film still) but I’m struggling to think of examples of casting as perfect as Julia Garner as Madonna – & it goes far beyond the physical similarities. A performer as powerful as Garner will embody this role to the FULLEST extent,” while another fan tweeted “Julia Garner as Madonna is the smartest decision ever.”  A post shared by Julia Garner (@juliagarnerofficial)Garner, who has won two Emmy awards for her role as Ruth Langmore in Ozark, beat out fellow finalists including Florence Pugh, of who Madonna told the Associated Press in 2021, “She’s definitely up there on the list, if she’ll have me.” Alexa Demie (Euphoria), Emma Laird (Mayor of Kingstown), Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria), and Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday) as well as singers Bebe Rexha and Sky Ferreira rounded out the remaining Madonna candidates.  A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)Madonna, who is directing the film, put the contenders for the role through what has been described as a “grueling” casting process, including a “Madonna boot camp,” which focused on singing and dancing.The Hollywood Reporter said all the finalists were put though long days (reportedly as long as 11 hours) of choreography training, after which Madonna herself would direct the candidates in more choreography.

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Julia Garner is reportedly expected to take on the role of Madonna in the upcoming Universal biopic. The "Inventing Anna" actress has been offered the role and her team is considering it, sources told Variety.The sources mentioned that Garner is expected to take the job. Other actresses who were reportedly considered for the role include Florence Pugh, Alexa Demie and Odessa Young, along with musicians Bebe Rexha and Sky Ferreira.

Fo Inventing Anna, Shonda Rhimes needed someone she trusted to create the outfits for the infamous fashionista. As a longtime collaborator of Rhimes, costume designer Lyn Paolo was the best person for the job.

Variety.Another insider connected to the project noted that Garner, 28, has materialized as the favorite to portray the “Hung Up” singer, 63, from over a dozen frontrunners.A different source claimed the “Inventing Anna” star’s team is considering accepting the role. Madonna is set to direct the feature based on her life.The film will follow the “Evita” star’s early life and rise to fame as the world’s foremost pop superstar.

Madonna in an upcoming biopic.According to Variety, sources familiar with the project claim the Ozark actor has “emerged the favourite” from over a dozen candidates. Another source claims Garner is “considering and expected to accept the offer”.NME has reached out to Garner’s representatives for comment.Other actors reported to have been in contention for the role include Florence Pugh (Midsommar), Alexa Demie (Euphoria), Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday) and Emma Laird (Mayor Of Kingstown).

Julia Garner has a new icon to embody. ET has learned that the  actress is the top choice to play Madonna in her new biopic.The project is in active development at Universal Pictures with garner pegged as the film's leading lady. The news of Garner as the «top choice» for the biopic comes after speculation that Florence Pugh, 's Alexa Demie, Odessa Young and singers Bebe Rexha and Sky Ferreira were reportedly in the running to play the music legend.Per , the film will follow the early days of the controversial artist and the aptly crowned queen of pop.

Could the star of Netflix hits “Ozark” and “Inventing Anna” be playing Madonna in the long-awaited biopic of the pop icon?

It's the role that every young actress in Hollywood has been gunning for.But it looks as though Ozark's star Julia Garner is the chosen one to play Madonna- after a Tuesday report claimed she's now officially been offered the star-making role.However, it is not yet clear if the 28-year-old actress has formally accepted as according toVarietyGarner's team are still mulling it over, although a source says they are 'considering and expected to accept the offer.'Florence Pugh, Bebe Rexha, Sky Ferreira, Emma Laird, as well as Euphoria stars Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, and Barbie Ferreira, were all rumored to be up for the iconic lead role. Who's That Girl?Julia Garner has reportedly been offered Madonna role in biopic of the Material GirlThe Inventing Anna star was first rumored to be in the running all the way back in August 2020, when Madonna's manager Guy Oseary followed the actress on Instagram.The hotly-anticipated project has been in the works for a number of years, and was hit with delays when Madonna, 63, parted ways with original screenwriter Diabo Cody.British actress Pugh, 26, was another top contender for the lead role, and one industry insider even speculated that Pugh's team had purposely announced her role in the Dune sequel in a bid to entice Madonna into offering it to her.

Julia Garner has been offered the role of Madonna in a forthcoming biopic about the pop icon, sources familiar with the project told Variety.Garner has emerged the favorite from over a dozen candidates, one insider added, and has for months been speculated as a frontrunner for the part — a performance Madonna will shepherd herself as director. Garner’s team is considering and expected to accept the offer, said another source.The film is set up at Universal Pictures, and will follow the early days of the oft-controversial artist and queen of perpetual reinvention.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large There are some years where the TV trends are so obvious, it’s hard to ignore. And this year, one looms over all: The evolution of true crime, once the bastion of news magazines and cheesy made-for-TV movies of the week, into prestige television.