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Shailene Woodley to play Janis Joplin in new biopic

Shailene Woodley is set to star as Janis Joplin in a long-awaited biopic that has received $2.49 million in funding from the California Film Commission. Woodley will also produce the film, emphasizing the significance of California in Joplin's life. This biopic comes after several attempts by various actresses to portray Joplin in films that never materialized.

Published on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:03 PM

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