Universal Pictures’ long-awaited biopic centered on Britney Spears’ life and legacy, inspired by her memoir The Woman In Me, has found its writer in Liz Meriwether, the acclaimed creator of the Fox comedy series New Girl. The collaboration was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, with Universal withholding further comment at this time.
The project, which initially emerged in 2024 with Marc Platt producing and Jon M. Chu directing, aims to chronicle Spears’ personal resilience and cultural impact. Meriwether, who penned the critically praised FX/HBO miniseries Dying For Sex, brings her distinctive narrative sensibility to the adaptation of Spears’ deeply personal memoir.
The audiobook version of The Woman In Me achieved historic success as Simon & Schuster’s fastest-selling release in the publisher’s history, featuring narration by Academy Award-nominated actress Michelle Williams, who portrayed Spears in the 2022 biopic Framing Jane. Meriwether’s connection to Williams and the Spears-inspired project suggests a thoughtful approach to capturing the singer’s private struggles and public triumphs.
Replacing earlier, less promising developments surrounding the project, this collaborative effort represents renewed momentum in bringing Spears’ story to the screen with authenticity and respect.
