Selena Gomez to Star in Linda Ronstadt Biopic Directed by David O. Russell
The upcoming biopic featuring Selena Gomez as Linda Ronstadt is making progress, with filmmaker David O. Russell confirmed to direct the film.
Film Details
The highly-anticipated film, which has not yet been assigned to a studio, was brought to public attention when Selena Gomez shared a post on her Instagram Stories with a picture of Linda Ronstadt's memoir, Simple Dreams, in 2013.
Linda Ronstadt is known for her influential albums in the 1970s, including Simple Dreams and Heart Like a Wheel. Her music spanned various genres, from country to rock 'n' roll to Latin. She released a total of 29 albums throughout her long career and received lifetime achievement awards from the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy. In 2014, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sadly, Ronstadt retired from singing after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a degenerative disease. She won 11 Grammy Awards throughout her career.
Selena Gomez and David O. Russell
Selena Gomez, a two-time Grammy nominee, is currently starring in the television series Only Murders in the Building, alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short. Her previous acting credits include films like Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, and Wizards of Waverly Place. James Keach, the producer of Walk the Line, and John Boylan, Ronstadt's manager, are involved in the project as producers.
As for David O. Russell, he is a highly acclaimed filmmaker who has been nominated for five Oscars. He is known for directing and writing films such as Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, and The Fighter. His most recent film, Amsterdam, set in the 1930s and featuring an ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington, was released in theaters but did not perform well at the box office. Russell is represented by CAA.
Confirmation and Conclusion
The news about the biopic was initially reported by Showbiz 411. This upcoming project is highly anticipated among fans of both Selena Gomez and Linda Ronstadt, as it combines Gomez's acting talent with Ronstadt's incredible life story as a music icon. With David O. Russell on board as the director, there is great potential for the film to be a success.
Fans can look forward to more updates on this exciting biopic, which will bring Linda Ronstadt's story to the big screen with Selena Gomez in the lead role.
