Snail Mail auditioned to play Madonna in scrapped biopic
nme.comSnail Mail, also known as Lindsey Jordan, was one of the many artists who auditioned for the starring role in the now-scrapped Madonna biopic.In a new interview with Inked, Jordan spoke about the audition process, which was allegedly also contested by the likes of Sky Ferreira and Bebe Rexha. “I had to come up with a dance routine based on one of her music videos – I had to look at what she was doing but not imitate it, but be inspired by it,” Jordan explained, adding that she is a “huge” Madonna fan.“She’s a dance legend.
I watched a documentary. I was watching interviews with her. I was taking notes and I had to do three scenes. It was a good learning experience.
I didn’t think I’d get the role, but if I didn’t work hard I’d feel bad for not giving it my all,” she concluded.Madonna was set to write and direct the biopic, with Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody coming onboard as a co-writer.
The diva has commented on her reasons for taking control of a biopic about her life and career, stating, “I’ve had an extraordinary life, I must make an extraordinary film.
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