The biopic is in pre-production which includes Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan, and James Keach as the producers, according to Variety. Keach produced her documentary in 2019 called “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice.”
So far, the only casting announced has been Gomez, Variety reported.
Fans were reportedly speculating after Gomez posted a photo on her Instagram story of Ronstadt’s memoir from 2013 called “Simple Dreams,” Rolling Stone reported.
Gomez and Ronstadt are both of Mexican descent, according to Rolling Stone.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend, according to Variety. She has won Grammy Awards during her career. She has also been honored by the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Rolling Stone reported that she retired from singing in 2012 after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Variety reported that she was retired because she could no longer sing due to progressive supranuclear palsy. Progressive supranuclear palsy was reportedly mistaken originally for Parkinson’s Disease.
Progressive supranuclear palsy is uncommon and its a brain disorder that leads to serious issues with walking, balance, eye movement and swallowing, according to Mayo Clinic.
“The disorder results from deterioration of cells in areas of your brain that control body movement, coordination, thinking and other important functions,” according to Mayo Clinic. Other symptoms can include stiffness especially in the neck, falling, slow speech, sensitivity to bright light, trouble sleeping, local of interest in pleasurable activities, impulsive behavior, depression and difficulty with making decisions.
Her final performance was in 2009 at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium. Years later in 2021, Ronstadt sold her catalog to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group, according to Rolling Stone.
Gomez is also a two-time Grammy nominee, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She is the executive producer and stars in “Only Murders In The Building,” according to Deadline.
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Selena Gomez through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: Selena Gomez attends a screening of Apple's "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" presented by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of "Spirited" at Metrograph on November 30, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) (Noam Galai/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Selena Gomez attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for MTV) (Catherine Powell/Getty Images for MTV)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: (L-R) Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short attend the after party for "Only Murders In The Building" Season 2 at Sunset Towers on June 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Selena Gomez attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) (Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 08: Selena Gomez outside Sephora on July 8, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for SEPHORA) (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for SEPHORA)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Selena Gomez attends 2nd Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Steve Martin attend the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 13: Selena Gomez attends the 2022 Critics' Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for #SeeHer) (Presley Ann/Getty Images for #SeeHer)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Selena Gomez attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 3rd Annual Gala Presented by Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures ) (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum )
Selena Gomez through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Selena Gomez attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on December 11, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN) (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CNN)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: EP/Actor Selena Gomez speaks onstage during Hulu's 'Only Murders In The Building' panel during Deadline Contenders Television at Paramount Studios on April 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Deadline Hollywood ) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Deadline Hollyw)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Selena Gomez attends Variety's 2022 Hitmakers Brunch at City Market Social House on December 03, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 10: Selena Gomez attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: (L-R) Martin Short and Selena Gomez attend Hulu's "Only Murders In The Building" FYC Event at El Capitan Theatre on June 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images) (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 12: (L-R) Selena Gomez and Meryl Streep attend the AFI Awards Luncheon at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images) (Monica Schipper/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: Selena Gomez arrives at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on February 27, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for WarnerMedia) (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for WarnerMedia)
Selena Gomez through the years SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 29: Selena Gomez celebrates the launch of Rare Beauty's Kind Words Matte Lipstick and Liner Collection at Santa Monica Proper Hotel on June 29, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Rare Beauty) (Presley Ann/Getty Images for Rare Beauty)
Selena Gomez through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: Selena Gomez attends a private screening of "Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me" hosted by the Rare Impact Fund at SoHo House New York on December 14, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Rare Impact Fund) (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Rare Impact Fun)
Selena Gomez through the years HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Selena Gomez attends 2022 AFI Fest - "Selena Gomez: My Mind And Me" Opening Night World Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 02, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) (Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
Selena Gomez through the years LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 04: Selena Gomez attends The Inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health Hosted by Selena Gomez at Nya Studios on October 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)