Madonna Returns to 'Like a Virgin' Locale for Surprise Career Move in First Live-Action Acting Role in 24 Years
by Joey Nolfi
March 17, 2026


Madonna has returned to the city that hosted her monumental "Like a Virgin" music video shoot for her first major live-action scripted acting role in 24 years.

Entertainment Weekly has learned that the pop icon will appear among the cast of Seth Rogen's Emmy-winning Apple TV comedy series "The Studio", the second season of which is in production in Europe.



The industry legend shared an Instagram Story image Tuesday, teasing her return to Venice, Italy, for what she called "The Italian Job" in a caption under a photo of her holding a screenplay. She was additionally photographed on set.

EW has reached out to representatives for "The Studio" and Madonna for comment.

https://ew.com/madonna-joins-the-studio-season-2-cast-11928012

Madonna confused The Studio’s Evan Goldberg with Chris Martin from Coldplay (https://x.com/thestudiotvs/status/2077638257601347842)

Jimmy Kimmel Live! guest-host Ike Barinholtz and guest Seth Rogen discussed their Emmy-winning Apple TV show Wednesday night, recalling how Madonna would call The Studio co-creator and director Goldberg “Coldplay” because of his resemblance to Chris Martin. ALSO: The Studio is almost done filming Season 2 (https://x.com/thestudiotvs/status/2077636925440082314).