Madonna says she's directing her own biopic so 'misogynistic men' can't: it's 'my story'

"I’ve had an extraordinary life, I must make an extraordinary film," singer says of directing Julia Garner-starring movie Madonna discussed her decision to take her biopic into her

own hands and gave an update on the Julia Garner-starring film in a new interview with _Variety_. It was previously revealed nearly two years ago that the Material Girl herself would

co-write (with Diablo Cody) and direct the still-untitled movie. “I have a very long script that is really hard for me to make shorter. I’ve been whittling away at it, but it’s like hacking

off my limbs,” Madonna told _Variety_. “I’ve had an extraordinary life, I must make an extraordinary film. It was also a preemptive strike because a lot of people were trying to make movies

about me. Mostly misogynistic men. So I put my foot in the door and said, ‘No one’s going to tell my story but me.'” Ozark star Garner was reportedly offered the role of Madonna earlier

this month following a lengthy audition process. (“Madonna” will also be seen on the small screen in the near future in the form of Evan Rachel Wood in the upcoming “Weird Al” Yankovic

biopic.) Madonna does have some directorial experience, having helmed 2008’s _Filth and Wisdom_ and 2011’s _W.E_. TRENDING STORIES “I want to convey the 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,” Madonna said of the biopic in a statement in 2020.  “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 it than me. It’s essential to share the roller coaster ride

of my life with my voice and vision.”