A Shania Twain biopic is in the works, exciting fans of the country-pop icon. Sony Pictures is co-producing the film, simply titled “Shania,” in collaboration with Twain herself. The project will be directed by filmmaker Leah McKendrick, known for her work on the indie comedy-drama “Scrambled” and the upcoming Netflix rom-com “Voicemails for Isabelle.” McKendrick will also write the script for the biopic.
Details such as casting, release date, and specific aspects of Twain’s life to be featured in the film are being kept confidential for now. However, followers of Twain, especially those who watched the 2022 Netflix documentary “Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl,” can expect a rich storytelling experience given the singer’s compelling life journey.
McKendrick’s background as a pop singer-songwriter reportedly played a role in her selection as the director for the biopic. Expressing her excitement on Instagram, McKendrick shared her childhood admiration for Twain and her disbelief at the opportunity to bring the icon’s story to life on the big screen.
Shania Twain, now 60 years old, rose from a challenging childhood in Timmins, Ont., marked by poverty, to become one of the top-selling country music artists in history. With hits like “Any Man of Mine,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” “You’re Still the One,” “Up!,” and “From This Moment On,” Twain’s music has influenced the genre’s evolution into the popular country-pop crossover sound we hear today.
Recognized for her distinctive style, Twain is fondly referred to by fans as the queen of cheetah and leopard prints. Her iconic outfit from the “That Don’t Impress Me Much” music video solidified her status in the fashion world. The artist’s album “Come on Over” from 1997 remains the highest-selling studio album by a female solo artist to date.
The announcement of the biopic precedes the release of Twain’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Little Miss Twain,” scheduled for July 24. The film, “Shania,” is part of Sony Pictures’ lineup of high-profile music biopics, following the success of projects like “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and the anticipated “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event.”
Efforts to reach out to Shania Twain and Sony Pictures for comments on the biopic were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.