[Music] shayen Woodley takes on iconic role as Janice Joplin in upcoming biopic shayene Woodley is set to Breathe new life into the biopic genre with her portrayal of the legendary rock star Janice Joplin after numerous attempts to bring Joplin's life story to the screen Woodley's involvement marks a significant step forward for the the project promising to capture the essence of the queen of rock Joplin who left an indelible mark on music before her untimely death at age 27 in 1970 has long been a subject of interest for filmmakers known for her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence Joplin story has been sought after by many in Hollywood yet despite several high-profile efforts over the years a biopic about Joplin has remained elusive until now according to recent reports from variety Woodley will not only star in the film but also take on a producing role the project has secured $2.5 million in support from the California Film commission and will have a production budget of approximately $10 million the film is slated to shoot over a period of 30 days while the director and additional cast members have yet to be announced Woodley's commitment to the project signals a fresh and dedicated approach to Bringing Joplin story to life Woodley emphasized the significance of California in Joplin's life stating California meant so much to Janice Joplin from the Stoops of San Francisco to the wooden walls of sunset sound the state became the stage upon which she explored not just the world of music but the world of her vibrant Humanity this sentiment reflects the film's intention to honor Joplin's connection to the state and her personal Journey the road to this biopic has been marked by several failed attempts in 2004 singer Pink was said to portray Joplin but the project did not come to fruition Zoe de Chanel was next in line for a role in The Gospel According to Janice but this version also fell through by 2006 a 2010 attempt titled Janice get it while you can at Amy Adams cast in the lead with directors Lee Daniels and Jean Mark valet attached at different times another project peace of my heart saw various names like Melissa ethd Britney Murphy and zel wigger linked to the role over the years musical biopics have proven to be both popular and challenging successful films such as Elvis Walk the Line and Straight Out of Compton show the genre's potential to Captivate audiences and Achieve box office success actors in these roles often receive critical Acclaim with performances like Ramy Malik's portrayal of Freddy Mercury in Bohemian rap city and jimie Fox's depiction of Ray Charles and Ray earning Academy Awards Renee zel wigger win for a role as Judy Garland and Judy further demonstrates the genre's potential for significant recognition despite the genre's success not all musical biopics achieve their goals this summmer back to black about Amy wi house struggled both with critics and at the box office highlighting the risks involved in this type of film nonetheless Woodley's new biopic on Joplin is anticipated with High Hopes as it aims to navigate these challenges and present a compelling portrayal of the rock icon as production progresses both fans and critics will be closely watching to see if Woodley's film can effectively capture the spirit of Janice Joplin and stand out in the crowded landscape of musical biopics with Woodley's involvement and the support of the California Film commission there is optimism that this film will both honor Joplin's Legacy and resonate with contemporary audiences