Britney Spears' biopic is a 'dream' role for one A-lister but fans feel she 'doesn’t have the range'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The buzz surrounding a potential biopic about Britney Spears continues to grow, with actress Emma Roberts expressing her strong desire to play the pop icon. However, the announcement has led to mixed reactions among Spears' fanbase.

In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Emma Roberts, 33, shared her enthusiasm for the role, describing it as her "dream" to portray Spears on screen.

Emma Roberts on Britney Spears biopic casting

The actress, known for her work on 'American Horror Story' and 'Tell Me Lies', revealed her deep connection to Britney Spears’s music.

When asked about the casting rumors, Roberts said, "I mean, it’s my true dream to play Britney Spears. It’s a rumor, but I hope maybe it’ll come true."

She reminisced about her dedication to Spears' music, recalling how she locked herself in her room to memorize every word of Spears' album 'In the Zone'. "I mean, I remember I locked myself in my room and listened to In the Zone and said, 'I cannot leave this room until I memorize every word.'"

"I can recite the whole album from muscle memory because I sing Britney songs to my son in the bath all the time," Roberts added.

Britney Spears fans react to Emma Roberts ‘dream’ role amid casting debate for biopic

The announcement of Emma Roberts’ desire to play Britney Spears in an upcoming biopic has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, with many expressing concerns over the casting choice.

Fans are not universally thrilled after Roberts recently responded to rumors and expressed her excitement about the chance to play Spears. 

One fan commented, “She doesn’t give Britney Spears, she’s an incredible actress but I don’t see her doing Britney justice.” Another added, “She doesn’t vibe like Britney Spears though.”

Some fans voiced doubts about Roberts’ suitability for the role, with one stating, “Sorry but she doesn’t have the range.”

A user noted, “It’s not that I don’t think she’d do a good job but I just feel like she’s made her name as Emma Roberts to the point it doesn’t make sense. We’d be too focused on the fact that it’s her and not the movie.”

"Girl you just ruined the surprise before the trailer," a user said.

"Love her but no," another user wrote.

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