In January 2023, Variety reported that Universal Pictures was no longer developing the movie. Nevertheless, Madonna and Garner stayed in contact, with the two posing for a picture at photographer and filmmaker Steven Klein’s May 2023 birthday party. In December 2023, Garner joined Madonna onstage during a Brooklyn tour stop.

Julia Garner is sharing an update on the Madonna biopic “Material Girl,” in which “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” star is set to play the seven-time Grammy winner. During a recent interview on the “SmartLess” podcast,

Julia Garner has revealed that the previously canceled Madonna biopic, starring the actress as the music icon, is still in the works. During an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, the Fantastic Four star told the hosts that the project is "supposed to still happen" despite reports of its cancellation in 2023.