Madonna is the latest pop legend to receive a dedicated documentary spotlight. Sky has officially commissioned Becoming Madonna, a feature documentary from At Home with the Furys producer Optomen. The film aims to “chart Madonna’s rise to become the biggest female pop icon in history.”
Packed with rare footage, unseen photographs, and intimate interviews with family, friends, and collaborators—some speaking publicly for the first time—the documentary promises to reveal a fresh perspective on the music icon.
It begins with her early career as a professional dancer in the late 1970s and culminates in 1992, chronicling her transformation through multiple decades.
Hayley Reynolds, Sky’s Acting Director of Documentaries and Factual, emphasized Madonna’s monumental influence, saying, “Since her debut in the 80s, Madonna has been a powerhouse in pop music and carved the way for many of today’s most popular artists.
This film brings a fresh perspective on an enduring icon, and we’re thrilled to be working alongside Optomen to bring her story to Sky audiences.”
Madonna joins a growing list of artists who have been the focus of premium documentaries, including Robbie Williams, Take That, and Boyzone, as demand for deep dives into the lives of musical icons continues to rise.
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The series, produced by Wonderhood Studios, will include unprecedented access to frontline witnesses, personal stories, and fresh testimonies, offering a comprehensive examination of the tragedy.
This follows the 2020 factual drama, The Salisbury Poisonings, which starred Anne-Marie Duff and Rafe Spall.
