Meryl Streep To Play Joni Mitchell In Legend's Biopic: Here's All You Need To Know About Cameron Crowe Film

Hollywood actress Meryl Streep is set to portray Joni Mitchell in a new biopic. Music mogul Clive Davis recently made the announcement. The Oscar-winner has long been rumoured to be in contention to take

the lead role in a film about the music legend, which is being made by music writer-turned-director Cameron Crowe, and now Davis appears to have confirmed the casting news, reports Female First UK. As per Rolling Stone, Davis made the revelation during his annual pre-Grammy Awards party in Los Angeles. The music industry veteran took to the stage to welcome his celebrity guests and when it came to greet Mitchell, he stated she would be portrayed by Meryl Streep in Crowe's biopic.

Meryl Streep confirmed for Joni Mitchell biopic

The actress has been linked to the role since 2024 but an official announcement has yet to be made. Anya Taylor-Joy has also been linked to the project with reports suggesting she may play a younger version of the singer onscreen. As per Female First UK, Cameron Crowe has been working on the film for many years and he recently suggested it would enter production in 2026.

Mitchell will be the latest in a long line of real figures played by Streep throughout her decorated career, following previous roles including Julia Child, Margaret Thatcher and Emmeline Pankhurst.

More on Joni Mitchell biopic

Anya Taylor-Joy is also in talks to take on the role of music legend Joni Mitchell in a new biopic from director Cameron Crowe. Taylor-Joy, who recently starred in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and gained acclaim for The Queen's Gambit, is expected to portray Mitchell in her prime during the 1960s and 1970s. This was the period when Mitchell released groundbreaking albums such as Blue and Clouds and penned timeless songs, including Both Sides Now and A Case of You, nothing on this has been finalised yet. On the work front, the 21-time Oscar nominee Meryl Streep will next be seen reprising her role as Miranda Priestly in the hotly-anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 – set for release in May – while she also has a voice role in upcoming Pixar animation Hoppers.