Sydney Sweeney Reportedly In Talks For Britney Spears Biopic, Netizens Say, 'Absolutely Not..'
The film based on Britney Spears' memoir 'The Woman in Me' is in development, and reports now allege that Sydney Sweeney is being eyed for the role of the 'Toxic Pony' singer.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleSydney Sweeney has been making headlines once again, and this time for the makers' reported interest in her for Britney Spears' upcoming biopic. Yes, according to the latest reports, Sweeney is being considered for the role. However, the makers' interest in her has been met with mixed reactions from the netizens.
Sydney Sweeney allegedly being eyed to play Britney Spears in the upcoming biopic
According to OK! Magazine, Sydney Sweeney has allegedly been eyed for the upcoming biopic on Britney Spears. The report published on September 26, 2026, alleged that the actress is being considered for the role. The publication cited an unnamed insider who claimed Sweeney had become one of the names generating strong interest for the role.
While the makers seem keen on casting her, netizens have not been as appreciative of the reports. Some X users questioned whether Sydney Sweeney would be the right choice to portray Britney Spears, while others suggested alternative actresses. While the buzz has already stirred the pot, the casting remains unconfirmed.
For those who don't know, the project is based on Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me. It was previously reported that Universal Pictures confirmed the film adaptation in 2024, with Jon M. Chu attached to direct and Marc Platt producing. The project is currently in development, and no actress has been officially announced to portray the Toxic singer.
The timing of the casting speculation comes as the film's creative team continues to develop the project. However, Jon M. Chu has said that the current focus is on getting the story right. It is also being reported that potential actresses should be viewed as early casting speculation rather than evidence of anything being finalized. Speaking to Variety in September 2026, Chu reflected on the casting and said:
"I am not even thinking about casting right now. We're just trying to get the story right."
While Jon M. Chu didn't confirm or deny who was being considered for the role, the OK! Magazine report also said there was no final decision on who would take the role. Apart from Sydney Sweeney, reports have also alleged that Millie Bobby Brown, Addison Rae, and Bailee Madison were among the other actresses being considered.
Netizens express their dismay about Sydney Sweeney allegedly being considered for Britney Spears' biopic
The casting speculation has immediately prompted mixed reactions from the netizens. One X user responded, "Absolutely not." Another wrote, "Please reconsider it". Another commenter praised Sydney Sweeney's acting but questioned whether her being blonde is enough to make her suitable for the part. Some even shared their own choices for the ...Oops I Did it Again singer. Many stated that Tate McRae and Addison Rae were a better fit for the role.
Sydney Sweeney is reportedly not the only actress whose name has come up in the casting conversation. According to reports, Millie Bobby Brown, Addison Rae, and Bailee Madison are also in the running. For those who don't know, Liz Meriwether, who created New Girl, is writing the screenplay. In an August 2026 interview with Vanity Fair, Meriwether said:
"I'm really at the beginning of the process of thinking about it."
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