Actor
Julia Garner, best known for her breakout roles in 'Ozark' and 'Inventing Anna', has reportedly been offered the role of
Madonna in an upcoming biopic on the pop icon. Garner has emerged the favourite from over a dozen candidates for the role that will be helmed by Madonna herself, reports said quoting an insider.
Garner's team is considering and expected to accept the offer, the reports said.
The biopic will follow the early days of Madonna's eventful life.
Other actors in contention for the role include
Florence Pugh, Alexa Demie, and Odessa Young. Singers including Bebe Rexha and
Sky Ferreira have also been floated.
Through the film, Madonna hopes to "convey the incredible journey that life" has taken her on as an artist, musician, dancer and human being.
"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," the pop star said during the announcement of the film.