Shailene Woodley Will Sing as Janis Joplin in Musical Biopic
IndieWireStory by Samantha Bergeson
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Acclaimed actress Shailene Woodley takes on the iconic role of Janis Joplin in a gritty new musical biopic, with a renowned producer pushing her to new vocal heights.
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- Music producer Linda Perry, known for hits like Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful,' is pulling out all the stops to transform Woodley into Joplin, putting the actress through 'uncomfortable situations' to uncover her hidden singing talents.
- Insiders say the film's dark depiction of Joplin's rise and tragic fall will be a far cry from the glossy biopics of the past, with Woodley's raw, emotional performance set to captivate audiences.
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Shailene Woodley, Janis Joplin, Linda Perry, Christina Aguilera, Janis Joplin Musical Biopic