Back in August, Lifetime ordered a two-hourBritney Spears biopicthat was set to start filming in Vancouver, for a 2017 premiere on the cable network. While the network still hasn’t announced an exact premiere date yet, they did release 10 new photos today, giving us our first look at actressNatasha BassettasBritney Spears. These photos also give us our first look atNathan KeyesasBritney Spears' ex-boyfriendJustin Timberlake, andClayton Chittyas her ex-husbandKevin Federline. And they are slightly cringe-inducing.
Among these images fromLifetimeinclude other members ofJustin Timberlake’s 1990s boy bandN’Sync. We get our first look atZac VranasJC Chasez,Frankie CenaasChris Kirkpatrick,Connor PatonasLance BassandMatt VisserasJoey Fatone. The release of these images could mean that the first trailer and a premiere date announcement could be just around the corner, but that hasn’t been confirmed. This two-hour biopic details the tumultuous story of pop iconBritney Spears' rise to fame, fall from grace and eventual triumphant resurrection, firmly securing her position as one of the world’s greatest entertainers.
Britney Jean Spearswas just a young girl from Louisiana trying to make a name for herself in the music scene when her talent became undeniable to all those around her. While handlers soon began planning her every move,Britneyfound solace with fellow pop singerJustin Timberlake. Tragically, asBritney’s star continued to shine, her private life crumbled after the divorce of her parents and her tabloid breakup withJustin. Her personal behavior soon eclipsed herpop iconsuccess as a quickie marriage to childhood friend and later, an ill-fated marriage to dancerKevin Federline, became the talk of the world.
With her life spiraling out of control, Britney hit rock bottom, lost custody of her sons and was placed under her father’s conservatorship. But despite her past troubles, Britney has battled back to rebuild her career to its former glory, proving to everyone that she’s a timeless force in entertainment.Britneyis produced by Asylum Entertainment for Lifetime.Steve Michaels,Jonathan KochandJoan Harrisonare executive producers.Leslie Libman(Manson’s Lost Girls) directs from a script byAnne-Marie Hess.
Lifetime has previously aired a number of controversial andunauthorized biopicsthat took fans behind the scenes of hit sitcoms such asSaved By the BellandFull House. Shortly after the biopic was given the green light in August,Britney Spears' rep released a statement, making it clear that she is not involved, “in any way, shape or form,” and that the project does not have her blessing. Take a look at these photos fromBritneybelow, as we wait for more on this biopic.
