After making the movie spencer about the life of Lady Diana Spencer, Pablo Larraín intends this time to tackle the life of another icon of the XXe century, Maria Callas. And it is none other than Angelina Jolie who will play the role of the American-Greek singer.
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The film will be inspired by real testimonies that tell the tumultuous, beautiful and tragic life of one of the greatest opera singers, until the last days of her life, at the age of 53, in Paris in the 1970s. was written by Steven Knight, who happened to work with Larraín on spencer.
“Having the chance to combine two of my greatest passions, opera and cinema, is something I have dreamed of for a long time,” the Chilean director told the magazine. Deadline. To be able to do this with Angelina, a curious and brave artist, is a fascinating opportunity. It’s a real gift. »
For her part, the 47-year-old actress said she wanted to “take seriously the responsibility of portraying the life and legacy of Maria (Callas), she assured. I will give everything I can to meet the challenge. Angelina Jolie was seen recently in Eternalsfrom Marvel, as well as in the drama Those Who Wish Me Dead. She is currently working in the post-production of Without Bloodher fifth feature film as a director.