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Harry Rutter

Madonna movie scrapped after 'gruelling casting bootcamp' amid world tour announcement

Production on Madonna's "extraordinary life" movie, which was reportedly set to star Julia Garner, has come to an immediate halt – after her world tour announcement.

The Material Girl hit maker's biopic has been firmly placed on the back burner while she focuses on her epic Celebration tour kicking off in July.

Madonna was set to direct the movie herself and reportedly held a 'gruelling' casting process in a bid to find an actress – with hopefuls including Florence Pugh and Bebe Rexha.

Fans have taken to Twitter after news broke of its cancellation, mocking the alleged 'bootcamp' and its rumoured '11-hour days' for auditioning actors.

Julia was reportedly set to play Madonna in the movie (NBC via Getty Images)
It's been scrapped amid her upcoming world tour (Getty Images for dcp)

"Julia Garner won Madonna Biopic Bootcamp for no reason," wrote one fan. "Madonna to star in Julia Garner biopic," said another.

Others are calling for a documentary of the alleged 'bootcamp', with another fan saying: "Just release footage from the Madonna bootcamp, it's what the people want."

A fourth wrote: "Now they've scrapped the biopic, Gruelling Madonna Bootcamp documentary must happen." While a fifth said: "Another biopic would have been redundant."

Despite the film reportedly receiving backing from Universal earlier last year, Variety announced today that it is no longer in development.

Fans have blasted Madonna's reported casting process (Getty Images)

Previously speaking of the movie in a statement, Madonna said: "I want to convey the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer – a human being, trying to make her way in this world.

"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 Mirror has contacted Madonna's representatives and Universal Pictures for a comment.

She will visit a total 35 cities during her Celebration tour (Getty Images)

Madonna's 35-date tour will begin in Vancouver, Canada, on July 15, and ends on December 1 at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome.

The queen of pop will visit a total of 35 cities during her Celebration tour. Sharing the news to Instagram, Madonna simply said: "Come join the party!"

Fans can purchase tickets for all shows on Friday January 20 via Ticketmaster and LiveNation.

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