Selena Gomez is set to star as Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic, as confirmed by sources with direct knowledge. The news was preceded by Selena’s Instagram post, which showed her reading Linda’s memoir, ‘Simple Dreams,’ leading many to speculate that she was involved in the project. According to insiders, the biopic is still in its early stages, and details about other cast members and the studio involved remain hazy. However, we know that Linda and her team will oversee the production, which will revolve around her book, which was optioned for the film. Selena’s selection for the role was approved by Linda, who met with Selena a couple of months ago at her home to discuss the project. Linda is thrilled with Selena’s involvement and feels she is the perfect fit for the role. Selena and Linda share Mexican heritage, and Selena is a trained professional singer, making her an excellent choice for the part.
The speculation surrounding Selena’s involvement began after she announced that she was taking a break from social media and then posted a photo of herself reading Linda’s memoir without any context. Fans were quick to speculate that she was hinting at her involvement in the biopic. Overall, the news has generated significant excitement among both Selena and Linda Ronstadt fans, with many eagerly anticipating the release of the biopic and hoping for more details to emerge soon.