A Shania Twain biopic is in development, exciting fans of the country-pop legend. Sony Pictures is co-producing the film with Twain herself. The movie, named “Shania,” will be directed by Leah McKendrick, known for her work on the indie comedy-drama “Scrambled” and the upcoming Netflix rom-com “Voicemails for Isabelle.” McKendrick will also write the script for “Shania.”

Details on casting, release date, and specific aspects of Twain’s life to be covered in the film are currently undisclosed. However, with the extensive material available from Twain’s life, as seen in the 2022 Netflix documentary “Shania Twain: Not Just a Girl,” there is much anticipation.

The biopic will explore Twain’s journey from a childhood of poverty in Timmins, Ont., to her rise as one of the top-selling country music artists. Reports indicate that McKendrick’s background as a pop singer-songwriter played a role in securing her the director’s position.

Twain’s iconic hits like “Any Man of Mine,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much,” and “You’re Still the One” have left a lasting impact on the country-pop genre. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide, she is recognized as the best-selling female country-pop artist. Her signature leopard print style, famously showcased in the “That Don’t Impress Me Much” music video, has solidified her status as a fashion icon.

The announcement of the biopic coincides with Twain’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Little Miss Twain,” scheduled for release on July 24. This biopic is part of Sony Pictures’ lineup of music-focused projects, following recent releases such as “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Sony is also involved in the production of “The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event.”

Efforts to obtain comments from Shania Twain and Sony Pictures regarding the biopic have not yet yielded a response.