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The singer pulled out after being put under pressure by her family over the part, reports WENN.
Producer Philippe Rebboah said: "Britney read the script and liked it. She really wanted to play the role of Mary. But people were against it and she was pressured.
"Then she ran into trouble with her family so we decided the timing wasn't right," he said. The decision comes after the 26-year-old cancelled plans to duet with Madonna on November 26.
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