Meryl Streep Confirmed to Portray Joni Mitchell in Biopic

Record executive Clive Davis has confirmed that Meryl Streep is cast to portray music icon Joni Mitchell in a forthcoming biopic. The confirmation was made at Davis's annual pre-Grammys party and subsequently reported by Rolling Stone.

Previously, actresses Anya Taylor-Joy and Amanda Seyfried had been linked to the project for the role of a younger Mitchell.

Film Details and Director's Vision

Cameron Crowe is directing the film, a project he has been associated with for several years. Crowe indicated a target release date before 2026.

The movie is based on Mitchell's personal account of her life, rather than a biographical book, presenting events through her perspective.

Crowe clarified that the narrative will unfold through Mitchell's own experiences, offering an intimate look at her life from her unique viewpoint.

Streep's History with Musical Roles

Streep has prior experience portraying real-life musicians, having received Oscar nominations for her roles as:

• Roberta Guaspari in 1999's "Music of the Heart"
• Florence Foster Jenkins in the 2016 film of the same name