Hollywood stars including Pink, Lindsay Lohan, Zooey Deschanel, Scarlett Johansson and Britney Spears are battling it out to see who will land the coveted role of Janis Joplin in a new biopic.

Director Penelope Spheeris has already met with Pink, Lohan and Deschanel and still wants to speak with Johansson. The film, titled The Gospel According To Janis, will chronicle the life of the 1960s blues singer, who was known for her outrageous performances.

Spheeris says, "(Pink) would be my first choice, but she may have scheduling conflicts." Pink's rep confirms, "She would do just about anything to be part of that project!" Regarding Spears, Spheeris says, "Her agent asked if I could meet with her. Music ability is important, but most of all, the actress must have the spirit of Janis." "Each of the actresses who has expressed interest in the role (would) bring her own special talents to the part."

The film would start shooting in September and would go head-to-head with another movie on Joplin, Pieces Of My Heart, starring Renee Zellweger.

Source: Teen Hollywood

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I agree that Pink would be the best choice. I can't really imagine any of those other women as Janis.

Says: Nanc' at March 31, 2006 09:00 AM

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I think Pink or Josh Stone !! Josh really sounds like Janis

Says: Vickie at March 31, 2006 03:49 PM

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Ugh! Britney or Lindsay! No way! I am a HUGE HUGE Janis fan and will be so sad if they cast either of them. All I can say is "poor Janis". No one can do Janis BUT Janis!

Says: Janis Fan at April 2, 2006 11:00 AM

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I think Josh Stone would be perfect. She is too young though and would have to live really hard to appreciate the pain and be able to demonstrate that on the screen.

Says: Lolly at April 4, 2006 07:40 AM

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Nikka costa would be an amazing choice and a smart move.
The director wants the essence and stage pressence of Janis will she will have it in NIKKA COSTA or either Beth Hart

Says: Kim at April 4, 2006 02:49 PM

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