Selena Gomez, the multi-talented pop singer and star of “Only Murders in the Building,” is poised to take on a challenging new role as she steps into the shoes of music legend Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic. The news was officially confirmed by Variety.
Gomez offered a tantalizing glimpse into her exciting new project by sharing a photo of Linda Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir, “Simple Dreams,” on her Instagram story, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation.
Currently in pre-production, the Linda Ronstadt biopic boasts a team of accomplished producers, including John Boylan, Ronstadt’s manager, and James Keach, known for his work on the 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.“
While Selena Gomez’s casting as the iconic singer has generated considerable excitement, no further casting details have been disclosed at this time.
Linda Ronstadt is a legendary figure in the realms of country, rock ‘n’ roll, and Latin music. Her albums from the 1970s, including “Heart Like a Wheel” and “Simple Dreams,” not only achieved critical acclaim but also enjoyed remarkable commercial success, showcasing her exceptional versatility across various musical genres. Over the course of her illustrious career, Ronstadt secured an impressive 11 Grammy Awards and received Lifetime Achievement Awards from both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy.
A notable connection between Selena Gomez and Linda Ronstadt is their Mexican heritage, adding an extra layer of significance to this casting choice. Gomez has recently garnered acclaim for her role in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,“ a show in which she also serves as an executive producer. Her earlier career includes a breakout role in Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place” and a successful journey as a music artist, highlighted by chart-toppers like “Lose You to Love Me” and “Love You Like a Love Song.”
The 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, delved into the artist’s extraordinary career spanning almost five decades and her remarkable impact on the country-rock genre. In 2011, Ronstadt officially retired from performing, later revealing her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, which had initially been misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease.
Despite this health challenge, Ronstadt’s musical legacy remains a powerful influence on generations of artists, and Selena Gomez is now set to bring her story to the silver screen in what promises to be a captivating biopic.
