Singer Olivia Rodrigo participated in a question-and-answer session with filmmaker Cameron Crowe at the Grammy Museum on Tuesday evening, where the pair engaged in playful banter about a hypothetical biographical film. Crowe, currently developing a Joni Mitchell biopic, asked Rodrigo whom she would cast to play herself in a movie adaptation of her work. Rodrigo suggested actress Monica Barbaro while also jokingly noting that Crowe, as the director, would ultimately make the casting decision.
The conversation took place just days after Rodrigo successfully orchestrated her own music festival, Daisy Chain Fields, which drew approximately 45,000 attendees. The Grammy Museum event featured a more intimate setting, with roughly 200 audience members gathering on the venue’s rooftop. Crowe praised Rodrigo as someone who effectively leverages her prominence and continues to elevate the music industry, noting her recent third album as one of 2026’s most critically acclaimed releases.
Following their discussion, Rodrigo performed an acoustic set featuring songs from her latest album, including “Drop Dead,” “Stupid Song,” “Maggots for Brains,” “Less,” and “The Cure.” The stripped-down arrangements, accompanied by members of her all-female band, offered a different perspective on the tracks compared to their full-production versions performed at her festival three nights prior. Industry insiders in attendance are expected to factor the performance into their Grammy Award considerations for the upcoming ceremony.
Originally reported by Variety →
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