The audition tape, dated 2002, was made public by The Daily Mail. It had been kept hidden for many years by casting director Matthew Barry. In 2021, an eBay listing offered the tape for $1 million.
According to Barry, Spears left a strong impression on the producers. He mentioned that “Britney blew us all away, our jaws were on the floor.” She was a top contender for the role until Rachel McAdams auditioned and secured the part.
Britney Spears has been in the news lately following the release of her long-awaited memoir, ‘The Woman In Me.’ In her book, she talks about losing the ‘Notebook’ role, expressing relief that she didn’t get it. Spears mentioned that it might have been challenging to separate herself from the character, which can be unsettling. She hoped to avoid experiencing that occupational hazard again, as living as a blend of reality and fiction can be confusing.
‘The Notebook’ is a film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel, depicting the love story of a young couple in the 1940s while framing it within the context of their later years, where one of them suffers from Alzheimer’s. The movie, directed by Nick Cassavetes, earned $115 million worldwide.
Before her ‘Notebook’ audition, Spears had starred in the 2002 film ‘Crossroads,’ which received criticism from movie critics.Britney Spears’ new memoir, set to be released on October 24, chronicles her multi-decade career, her upbringing in the entertainment industry, her personal relationships, and her 13-year conservatorship, which concluded in November 2021. Among the revelations in her book, she disclosed her experience with having an abortion while in a relationship with singer Justin Timberlake, describing it as one of the most painful events in her life.
FAQs
What prompted the release of Britney Spears’ 2002 ‘The Notebook’ audition tape after 21 years?
The audition tape was made public by The Daily Mail, which had kept it hidden for decades, and an eBay listing in 2021 offered it for $1 million.
What does Britney Spears reveal in her upcoming memoir, ‘The Woman In Me’?
In her memoir, Spears discusses losing the role in ‘The Notebook’ and shares insights into her lengthy career, personal life, and the challenges of her 13-year conservatorship, including a painful revelation about having an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake.
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