Inside Hollywood’s Biopic Boom: Lily Collins’s Audrey Hepburn Role and 6 Must-See Films Changing the Game
Is Hollywood running out of original ideas, or is it just really into recycling the spotlight? Either way, 2026 looks like the year when biopics hit the big screen with a vengeance—think of it as a star-studded parade where legends from music to movies are back in action, not on stage, but through fresh faces and fresh narratives. From Lily Collins stepping into Audrey Hepburn’s timeless shoes in a film unraveling the making of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, to Jaafar Jackson embodying the King of Pop himself, the line-up is like a greatest hits album of fame—in movie form. Whether these biopics will shine bright or stumble over their own dramatics is anyone’s guess, but one thing’s for sure: 2026 might just ask us all—can you truly capture a legend without getting a little starstruck yourself?
Hollywood has long been fascinated with the lives of its stars, and 2026 is shaping up to be a year of big-screen tributes. From music legends to silver-screen icons, a wave of biopics is bringing pop culture’s most influential figures back into the spotlight. Leading the pack is Lily Collins as Audrey Hepburn in a new film about the making of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the actress, her iconic role, and the world that shaped both.
Some, like Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic, are already set to premiere this year, while others, like Netflix’s Madonna mini-series, haven’t started filming. Regardless of when they hit theaters, these high-profile biopics are ones you’ll want to keep on your radar.
- Lily Collins as Audrey Hepburn
- Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
- Zendaya as Ronnie Spector
- Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg
- Julia Garner as Madonna
- Sam Mendes’ The Beatles Biopics
- Meryl Streep as Joni Mitchell
Lily Collins as Audrey Hepburn
Release Date: TBD
Emily in Paris’s Lily Collins is going from the City of Lights to the Big Apple to take on the role of Audrey Hepburn in an untitled biopic about the making of the romantic comedy Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Based on Sam Wasson’s book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M., the film offers a closer look at how the movie came together, from the Paramount production to Hepburn’s rise as an international style and cultural icon.
Ahead of being cast, Collins—a longtime fan of the Hollywood starlet—often drew inspiration from Hepburn, even recreating iconic outfits from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, Charade, and My Fair Lady in season 4 of Emily in Paris.
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
Release Date: April 24, 2026
The Michael Jackson biopic is a family affair, with the King of Pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, slated to portray him. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Lionsgate, the film charts Jackson’s rise from the Jackson 5 to global superstardom, spotlighting hits like “Billie Jean” and “Thriller.”
The supporting cast includes Miles Teller as John Branca, Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, and Kat Graham as Diana Ross, with the Jackson family closely involved. The film, now in post-production before its April release, will showcase “over 30 songs spanning his career,” according to producer Graham King.
Zendaya as Ronnie Spector
Release Date: TBD
Zendaya is channeling her musical side to portray Ronnie Spector, lead singer of The Ronettes, in A24’s adaptation of Spector’s autobiography Be My Baby. The singer personally selected Zendaya for the role before she died in 2022, and the two later developed a close relationship.
In an Instagram tribute, Zendaya reflected on her bond with Spector, writing that she felt honored to know her and could “listen to your stories for hours and hours.” The Euphoria star and Moonlight director Barry Jenkins—who had long hoped to collaborate—have aligned on a version of Spector’s story that focuses on the emotional reality of her life with producer Phil Spector instead of following the classic life-story format.
Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg
Release Date: TBD
Outer Banks star Jonathan Daviss has been cast as rap legend Snoop Dogg in a biopic directed by Hustle & Flow’s Craig Brewer. Sara Ramaker, president of Death Row Pictures—the film arm of Snoop Dogg’s iconic label—is attached as a producer alongside Snoop himself.
The film follows Snoop’s rise from his Long Beach childhood to West Coast hip-hop stardom, highlighting his early collaborations with Dr. Dre and his breakthrough with Doggystyle. The production has also received $17 million in California tax credits, and filming is expected to begin in 2026.
Julia Garner as Madonna
Release Date: TBD
Julia Garner will be stepping into Madonna’s shoes in a biopic directed by Shawn Levy (Stranger Things). After being scrapped by Universal in 2023 and paused for Madonna’s “Celebration” tour, the Queen of Pop’s biopic was revived by Netflix in 2025 as a limited series and is now in early development.
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