Linda Ronstadt Signed Off on Selena Gomez Playing Her in New Biopic

Selena Gomez is heading to the large display screen to play one of many largest music icons ever in Linda Ronstadt. — with a private sign-off from the legend herself … TMZ has discovered.

The hypothesis obtained kicked into excessive gear Wednesday after SG posted a photograph of herself studying Linda’s 2013 memoir, ‘Easy Goals’ … with out a lot context or something in any respect. That was sufficient to get people to surprise in the event that they have been collaborating, or if Selena was teasing a future performing gig. Thoughts you, this was across the identical time she said she was breaking.

Anyway, sources with direct information inform TMZ that Selena has, in actual fact, been tapped to painting Linda in a forthcoming biopic — though, we’re advised it is within the very early phases … and the remainder of the deets about different solid members and a studio being connected are hazy.

With that stated … what we do know is that Linda personally authorized of Selena herself, and we’re advised she’s blissful that SG is connected to the undertaking — feeling like she’s the proper match. The truth is, our sources say Selena really met with Linda a pair months in the past at her residence the place they spoke privately.

We’re advised Linda and her group are instantly tied to the manufacturing — in order that they’ll oversee this … with our sources noting the plot will revolve round her guide … which was optioned.

In fact, individuals are dropping their minds about this information for a pair completely different causes — one, Selena actually seems like nice casting for one thing like this … ‘trigger she does have a passing resemblance to Linda. Plus, they’re each of Mexican descent — so there’s that.

Naturally, there’s additionally the singing aspect — Linda’s obtained a singular, sturdy voice … and Selena is clearly a skilled skilled singer herself. So technically, she will pull this off.

With Selena’s casting, ya gotta determine that is gonna be a splashy movie with some main expertise … and with biopics like this within the current previous — there could even be awards buzz round it.