and starred in others, like A League of Their Own and Dick Tracy, was slated to write and direct the biopic herself. Madonna, who has directed films such as W.E. It was reported that Garner had beaten out many other actresses for the coveted role, including Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Euphoria star Alexa Demie, and singer Bebe Rexha. Many noted that Madonna was accompanied for the night by Ozark actress and Emmy nominee Julia Garner, who had been announced to play the star in an upcoming biopic until the film project was shelved earlier this year.