Angelina Jolie is set to star in Pablo Larrain’s biopic ‘Maria’, portraying the iconic opera singer Maria Callas, a character known for her tumultuous life, and a fascinating exploration of her extraordinary journey.
The release of the first look at Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in ‘Maria’ is an exciting moment for fans of both Jolie and opera. Based on true accounts, the biopic promises to delve into the tumultuous, beautiful, and tragic life of the legendary opera singer. Set in 1970s Paris during her final days, the film aims to offer a fresh perspective on Callas’ story. It will be interesting to see how Jolie portrays the complexities of Callas’ character and brings her to life on the big screen. Fans and opera enthusiasts will surely be eagerly anticipating this film.
The cast of ‘Maria’ seems to be quite diverse and talented. Alongside Angelina Jolie, the film features actors such as Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Valeria Golino. Each of these actors brings their own unique skills and experiences to the project. It will be interesting to see how they all come together to bring Maria Callas’ story to life and create a compelling and memorable film.
The production of ‘Maria’ is in good hands with a talented team, including Steven Knight’s script and Juan de Dios Larrain, Jonas Dornbach, and Lorenzo Mieli, who are excited about Angelina Jolie’s performance and the team’s dedication to the project.
Jolie’s film costumes are based on original Callas garments, sourced from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection, with consultation with animal rights groups like PETA.