Madonna and Julia Garner Reunite in Venice After Biopic Shelved

Madonna and Julia Garner boarded a gondola in Venice and lip-synced to Madonna’s 1984 hit, “Like a Virgin.” They wore matching jeans, black-and-white gondolier polos and tailored black blazers. Each held an oversized straw hat with a different ribbon color.

The pair leaned together on the gondola while mouthing lyrics and gently swaying. A small film crew helped capture the moment for social media. The clip appeared with the caption, “Like A Virgin……again and again. .”

Gondola scene and visual nods

The video deliberately echoed Madonna’s original 1984 music video, which was also filmed in Venice. Props and costume choices recalled the earlier production. Director Mary Lambert once called the gondola idea “the most outrageous thing” she could imagine.

On-set work and television return

Madonna and Garner were in Venice shooting scenes for The Studio season 2. This marks Madonna’s first scripted TV role in 23 years since her 2003 appearance on Will & Grace. Filmogaz.com has confirmed the pair have been spotted filming throughout the week.

What happened to the biopic

Garner had been selected to portray Madonna in a biopic co-written by the singer. The original film project was shelved in 2023. Netflix later took on the concept as a future series, with Garner still attached.

Continuing collaboration

The reunion in Venice comes after the biopic was shelved. It highlights ongoing collaboration between Madonna and Julia Garner. Fans and industry observers will watch for further developments.