Justin’s new Madonna-inspired video

Justin Timberlake shot a video for his new single “SexyBack” in Barcelona, Spain, and fleshed out the concept for the clip with director Michael Hausmann, picked for his work on Madonna’s “Take a Bow.”

“It’s one of my favorite videos Madonna’s ever done,” Timberlake said. “Even today, I still remember the visuals, the images, how he captured her. A lot of times, Madonna seems like she’s the person in control, and in that video, she seemed vulnerable. It was a cool thing to see.”

Because “SexyBack” isn’t exactly about Timberlake’s vulnerable side (in the song, he boasts, “If that’s your girl, better watch your back”), the video will have a very different approach than “Take a Bow.”

“It’s like a small film,” Timberlake said, without giving away the details. “I’ve yet to see it. I hope it’s cool.”

From MTV.com. Thanks to Eric.