Ever since we found out that Britney Spears was getting the Lifetime movie treatment, we've been dying with anticipation to learn more. We had so many questions. Like – will Justin Timberlake be a part of the story? What about the other Mickey Mouse Club performers? How many sparkly outfits would be required? We need answers!
Though Britney has, unfortunately, issued a statement that she wants nothing to do with the project, the official cast for the film has been announced. We can rest easy knowing exactly which actors will portray Britney, Justin, Kevin Federline, and even her parents (Mama and Papa Spears will be portrayed by actors Nicole Oliver and Matthew Harrison). The film is set to premiere sometime in 2017, so we can start counting the days now. As we develop our theories as to what plots the film will contain, let's take a quick look at the major players in what's bound to be the greatest Lifetime movie of all time.
Natasha Bassett will play Britney Spears.
Australian actress Natasha Bassett, who appeared in the film Hail Caesar, will be the one and only Britney. She certainly has some big shoes to fill, as she's about to take on the role of a true icon.
Clayton Chitty will play Kevin Federline.
Kevin Federline is, of course, Britney's ex-husband (and former backup dancer). Britney and Kevin were married for about two years before Britney filed for divorce in 2006. He will be portrayed by Canadian actor Clayton Chitty, who has appeared in an episode of Supernatural, and starred in another Lifetime movie called Her Infidelity.
Tamara Thorsen will play Jenna Dewan.
AKA, Jenna Dewan Tatum as we know her now. Jenna was one of Britney's backup dancers before her Step Up days. Actress Tamara Thorsen is a dancer and actress from Vancouver, and she also has a pretty chic Instagram aesthetic.
Markian Tarasiuk will play Wade Robson.
Wade was another one of Britney's backup dancers, and it was rumored (but never confirmed) that the two dated. Markian made his film debut in the Disney movie Bunks.
Kelly McCabe will play Jason Alexander.
Jason was Britney's childhood friend, and the two were married for a hot second in Vegas (remember that?!) Their marriage lasted 55 hours before it was annulled.
And Nathan Keyes will play Justin Timberlake.
Yep. We definitely can see it, even without the curly blonde wig that Nathan will don for his role of Justin. We are officially beyond excited for this movie.