Shailene Woodley to Star as Janis Joplin in New Biopic  

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Actress Shailene Woodley, 33, is set to star in and produce Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can, a biopic on the legendary singer who died at 27 in 1970.  

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The long-awaited project remains in preproduction, and Woodley revealed the biggest challenge for her is singing, which she described as a deeply vulnerable experience.  

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Reports from Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone in September 2024 confirmed the film is advancing with California’s tax incentive support.  

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Woodley said she believes Joplin would be thrilled to know her story is funding opportunities for the city she loved, imagining her happily driving her psychedelic Porsche.  

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On The Tonight Show, Woodley shared that the project has been in development for seven years, describing Joplin as “a groovy gal” who illuminated the world in a unique way.  

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Woodley confirmed the film has access to Joplin’s authentic clothing and is collaborating closely with Linda Perry, calling her an extraordinary singer, writer, and producer. 

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