Shailene Woodley to Star as Janis Joplin in Upcoming Biopic

Janis Joplin (left) and Shailene Woodley (right)Photo byEvening Standard/Getty Images; Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images/hollywoodreporter.com

Actress Shailene Woodley will portray rock legend Janis Joplin in an upcoming biopic, with Woodley also serving as a producer. The California Film Commission has awarded the project a $2.5 million tax credit under the Film and Television Tax Credit Program.

Key details about the film include:

• Filming Schedule: The biopic is scheduled to shoot for 30 days in California.
• Economic Impact: The production is expected to generate approximately $10 million in qualified expenditures, covering wages and payments to in-state vendors.
• Tax Credit: The project received a $2.5 million taxpayer-funded credit for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

Woodley highlighted the significance of California to Joplin’s life and career, stating, “California meant so much to Janis Joplin—from the stoops of San Francisco to the wooden walls of Sunset Sound. It’s the only place to film a slice of Janis’s life.”

The release did not provide specific filming or release dates. The film's development follows numerous failed attempts over the past 25 years to produce a Joplin biopic. Past projects have seen involvement from various actresses including P!nk, Zooey Deschanel, Michelle Williams, Amy Adams, and Renée Zellweger, but none have materialized.

For further updates, the California Film Commission and Temple Hill Entertainment will provide additional information as the project progresses.