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The Madonna Interview

Madonna revealed in a June 22, 2026, cover story for Interview Magazine that a budget dispute with Universal Pictures ended her biopic. The film was intended to star Julia Garner. Madonna stated she needed a large budget because of her huge life.

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New details emerged regarding the budget conflict with Universal Pictures and the biopic's cast.

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  1. Madonna Details Biopic Collapse in Interview Magazine Cover Story

    Madonna revealed in a June 22, 2026, cover story for Interview Magazine that a budget dispute with Universal Pictures ended her biopic. The film was intended to star Julia Garner. Madonna stated she needed a large budget because of her huge life.

    What's confirmed:

    • Interview Magazine published a cover story with Madonna on June 22, 2026.
    • Madonna is the cover star for the Summer 2026 issue of Interview.
    • This feature marks Madonna's eleventh cover for Interview, more than any other star.
    • Madonna stated a falling out with Universal Pictures over the budget killed her biopic.
    • The biopic was set to star Julia Garner.
    • Madonna quoted herself as saying, "I've had a huge life, so I needed a big budget."
    • Madonna suggested that Universal Pictures may not have believed in her.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Madonna is pivoting to a Netflix series.
    • Madonna has a knee injury from dancing in high heels.
    • Madonna is working on a new album titled Confessions II.
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