Julia Fox was hoping to appear in the highly anticipated biopic of Madonna, which has now been paused.
Uncut Stones 33-year-old actor was a guest Watch What’s Happening Live On Sunday, he answered a viewer’s question about hanging out with the 65-year-old Queen of Pop.
Fox, who recently published his new memoir Down the drain, He said he and the “Like a Prayer” singer had dinner with “some really amazing gay people” at Carbone in New York City years ago. After that, he continued, “We just kind of stayed in touch.”
When Madonna began working on a biopic about her life, Fox said she “really wanted to portray” the icon’s longtime friend Debi Mazar, 59, who stars in the film. Friends also in the television series Younger.
Fox said of Madonna: “I went to her house and read for her and it was all so surreal.”
Last year, weekly entertainment While it was reported that Fox was in talks to portray Mazar, the news was welcomed.
“I think she is gorgeous, smart and a very talented actress,” Mazar wrote of Fox in an Instagram caption accompanying throwback photos of him and Madonna.
“Funny enough, she reminds me more of Madonna from our youth than of myself,” Mazar continued. “Frankly, I would be flattered. I wish success to all the girls who will participate in the auditions. If you need dance moves or acting coaching, give me a call.”
ozark It has been reported that Emmy winner Julia Garner will portray Madonna in the biopic.
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In January, Variation Multiple sources were cited as saying that the film, which Madonna will co-write, produce and direct, is not advancing in development at Universal Pictures.
The publication reported that Madonna still plans to make the film, but wants to focus on it instead. Celebration The world tour kicks off to rave reviews in London on Saturday.
When the biopic was first confirmed in 2020, Madonna said in a statement: “I want to convey the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, as a musician, as a dancer, and as a human being trying to make my way in this world.”
“The focus of this film will always be music. Music has kept me going, and art has kept me alive. There are so many untold and inspiring stories, and who better to tell them than me,” he continued.
“It is very important to share the ups and downs journey of my life with my voice and vision,” he added.