Film & TV

Here are 8 highly anticipated celebrity biopics to watch for in 2025 and beyond:

Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown: Chalamet brings his talent to the role of the iconic folk legend in this drama about Dylan's rise to fame in the 1960s. Directed by James Mangold.

Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in Deliver Me from Nowhere: A deep dive into Springsteen's creative process during the making of his pivotal album Nebraska. Directed by Scott Cooper.

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael: Jaafar, Michael's nephew, plays the King of Pop in this Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic, due for release in October 2025.

Julia Garner as Madonna in Who’s That Girl: After a long wait, Julia Garner will embody Madonna in a biopic about the Queen of Pop’s journey, teased by Madonna herself on social media.

Selena Gomez as Linda Ronstadt: Gomez portrays the legendary singer-songwriter in this biopic based on Ronstadt’s memoir Simple Dreams. The film will explore Ronstadt’s life and career.

Paul Mescal as Sir Paul McCartney in The Beatles: This four-part series by Sam Mendes will focus on McCartney and the individual journeys of the Beatles members. Expect it in 2027.

Tom Holland as Fred Astaire: Holland will star as the iconic dancer in a biopic directed by Paul King. The film is in development, despite some controversy over the use of Astaire’s likeness.

Shailene Woodley as Janis Joplin: Woodley will portray the late rock singer in a film chronicling Joplin's rise to fame and personal struggles. Set for release in 2027, it will be an emotionally charged portrayal, with Linda Perry advising on the music.

These biopics promise to deliver powerful performances and an intimate look at the lives of these cultural icons. Which one are you most excited for?