Emmy-nominated screenwriter Liz Meriwether, creator of the television series New Girl, has been tapped to pen the screenplay for a biographical film adaptation of Britney Spears' memoir The Woman in Me. The production unites accomplished producer Marc Platt, recognized for his work on the forthcoming Wicked film, with director Jon M. Chu at Universal Pictures, assembling a heavyweight creative team behind the project.

Universal secured the rights to Spears' memoir in August 2024, establishing the biopic as an anticipated prestige film designed to chronicle the musician's personal journey and experiences. The combination of Meriwether's acclaimed writing credentials and the marquee directing and producing power of Chu and Platt positions the adaptation to balance both commercial viability and artistic depth.