Hollywood actress and director Angelina Jolie, who has not acted anywhere for a long time, broke her creative silence. The actress appeared in Pablo Larraín’s biopic about iconic Greek opera singer Maria Callas. The publication reports that Deadline.
The name of the project is “Maria” and preparations for shooting are ongoing. By Steven Knight. The following actors will also appear in the project: Valeria Golino (“Frida”), Kodi Smit-McPhee (“Elvis”), Alba Rohrwacher (“Hungry Hearts”), Haluk Bilginer (“Hibernation”) and Pierfrancesco Favino (“The Best of of Years”)).
Pablo Larraín has previously published the first two photos of Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in his new movie about the life of the legendary singer, who is called a real diva.
Based on true events, the film will tell the turbulent, beautiful and tragic life story of the world’s greatest opera singer, relived and re-imagined during his last days in Paris in the 1970s. Filming is planned to last eight weeks in Paris, Greece, Budapest and Milan.
Jolie’s costumes in the film were based on Callas’ original outfits. The production team consulted animal rights groups, including PETA, about using vintage furs from costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archival collection in the film. It was decided not to buy new fur.
Previously Angelina Jolie appeared appears before the public with its new image.