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Meryl Streep to Play Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe Biopic

Crowe is developing the film with Mitchell’s direct input, with further casting and production details still unannounced.

Overview

  • Clive Davis publicly confirmed Streep’s casting at his annual pre‑Grammy event at the Beverly Hilton on January 31.
  • Streep is set to portray Mitchell later in life, with reports suggesting a dual‑timeline structure for the film.
  • Anya Taylor‑Joy has been rumored for the younger Mitchell role, though no younger‑era casting has been officially announced.
  • Crowe says the screenplay draws from regular meetings with Mitchell and will present her life from her own perspective.
  • The long‑developing project has no disclosed studio, financing, distributor, or production start date at this stage.