Garner, who won three Emmys for her role as Ruth Langmore on the Netflix show Ozark, was a guest on the SmartLess podcast with hosts Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman when she provided an update for the long-gestating Madonna biopic. She admitted that she "grew up listening" to Madonna and is "such a fan" of the singer.

Garner said on the "SmartLess" podcast that the planned movie about Madonna's life is "supposed to still happen."

Julia Garner landed the lead role in the Madonna biopic the “Material Girl” has had in the works, and the Fantastic Four: First Steps star is giving insight into the audition process. In a new interview,