Britney Spears "never involved" in 'Memoirs of a Medicated Child'

People will do anything for publicity!

Last a year, the producer of a low budget film called 'Memoirs of a Medicated Child,' claimed that he'd fired Lindsay Lohan from the production - a claim that was never proven - he then claimed that he was in "talks" with Britney Spears to replace the Mean Girls star in the movie - even though he had NEVER actually met the Toxic singer.

And now, according to reports, the rookie filmmaker is claiming he has axed Britney from the film. However, a close pal of Britney says the singer has never been involved in any talks regarding the project. "She's never heard of these guys before," the friend told America's OK! magazine. "She gets offers all the time but isn't interested in any at the moment. Everyone's trying to make money off her name or by trying to be associated with her. It's a false story."

When reached for comment, the film's producer Tommy S. Parker only added to the confusion. "The rumors of Britney Spears not starring in the movie are false," he said via e-mail. "We still are in negotiations and the possibility of Britney still being in the movie remains the same."

As for the story — reportedly from his own publicist — that actress Samantha Falk had been cast to fill the role, Parker adds, "Samatha Falk has been cast in the movie. Her involvement in the film does not affect the part we would like Britney to play."

A film industry insider said that firing Britney would actually be a stupid move for any filmmaker looking to make waves in Hollywood. "She does nothing but make headlines right now," the movie exec explains to OK!. "For some guy trying to garner whatever attention he can, she'd be worth putting up with whatever her problems are. At the very least, you'd make your money back on cable and DVD sales."

Britney's reps are yet to answer calls for comment.