It's going ahead! Filming for Olivia Newton-John biopic to begin this month - with Delta Goodrem set to play Grease star... following claims actress tried to block production
Delta Goodrem is set to begin filming an Olivia Newton-John biopic this month, a new report claims.
The 32-year-old Voice judge, who has performed duets with the Grease actress in the past, will portray her in the upcoming Channel Seven project - with filming scheduled for December 12, according to TV Tonight.
In a statement released earlier this year, FilmVic said the production would retell the story of her success in Hollywood.
New gig: Filming for an Olivia Newton-John biopic will begin this month, with The Voice judge Delta Goodrem set to portray the Grease actress.
'The story of Olivia Newton-John will chart her remarkable path through one of the world’s toughest industries, and provide a glimpse into the extraordinary achievements of one of Australia’s most loved icons,' the statement read.
The news follows months of speculation, including reports of tension between Delta and Olivia.
In December, sources claimed the 68-year-old Grease star had objected to the biopic and even made attempts to block it's production.
Exciting: The 32-year-old pop singer, who has performed duets with the Grease actress in the past, will portray her in the upcoming Channel Seven project - with filming scheduled for December 12, according to TV Tonight
Inspiration: Delta has spoken about her close bond with Olivia and in 2008 said 'Olivia's been an incredible guiding light with me, she's always given me really great advice'
New Idea reported that the seasoned actress was doing 'everything in her power' to shut down the project.
The magazine further claimed that Olivia issued Fremantle Media, which is producing the film, with a cease and desist letter.
'(Olivia's) very upset and is not taking (Delta's) calls,' the insider said. 'She expects Delta to publicly disassociate herself from the movie before she'll talk to her again.'
Following her career: FilmVic previously released a statement that read: 'The story of Olivia Newton-John will chart her remarkable path through one of the world’s toughest industries'
The show goes on: Olivia Newton-John reportedly tried to stop the production last year
Starring role: The former Neighbours star has often looked up to the Physical singer, saying she was keen to follow in her footsteps
The former Neighbours star has often looked up to the Physical singer, saying she was keen to follow in her footsteps.
'Olivia's been an incredible guiding light with me,' she told Reuters in 2008.
'She's always given me really great advice... She's beautiful and we have a beautiful friendship.'
Network Seven is also working on biopics about Former cricketer Shane Warne and Paul Hogan.
Mentor: 'She's always given me really great advice... She's beautiful and we have a beautiful friendship,' Delta said in 2008
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