The new biopic is set to reimagine Callas’ final days in 1970s Paris. Larraín said it’s a fascinating opportunity and a true gift to tell this tumultuous, beautiful, and tragic story alongside Jolie, especially since it allows him to combine his two deepest passions: cinema and opera.

Jolie, whose recent credits include Marvel’s Eternals and action thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead, is just as excited to celebrate Callas’ legacy through this project.

“I take very seriously the responsibility to Maria’s life and legacy. I will give all I can to meet the challenge. Pablo Larraín is a director I have long admired. To be allowed the chance to tell more of Maria’s story with him, and with a script by Steven Knight, is a dream,” said Jolie.

Pablo Larraín is no stranger to directing biopics that take a look back at some of the most tumultuous moments in the lives of important historical figures. His filmography also includes Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, and Jackie, with Natalie Portman portraying Jackie Kennedy.

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After a five year hiatus, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2014’s Maleficent is here, earning the top spot of the domestic charts. 

The sequel starring Angelina Jolie grossed considerably less than the original, bringing in $36 million from 2,790 North American theaters, which is nearly half of what the original made during its debut weekend. 

According to Variety, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil now marks the lowest opening weekend of the year for Disney. 

“While it’s a lower opening than we had expected, we do think we have a good start for October with a great window leading into Halloween,” Disney’s president of global distribution Cathleen Taff said. “With great word of mouth, audiences will gravitate to the film.”

Also starring in the film are Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. 

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The Oscar nominated comedian is the latest actor to venture into the world of superheroes. Already attached to the project is actress Angelina Jolie. 

The feature, which is set to shoot this year is directed by Chloe Zhao from a script drafted by Matthew and Ryan Firpo. 

Based on the 1976 comic book series created by Jack Kirby, the story follows two groups of super-powered and near-immortal creators created after the Celestials experimented on humans. The Eternals and their villainous offshoot, the Deviants, have battled each other throughout history.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jolie will play Sersi, an outgoing Eternal who is not afraid to move amongst humankind. Details about what character Nanjiani would play are being kept under wraps.

You can see Nanjiani next in Columbia Pictures’ Men in Black: International and Universal Pictures’ The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle.

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The new biopic is set to reimagine Callas’ final days in 1970s Paris. Larraín said it’s a fascinating opportunity and a true gift to tell this tumultuous, beautiful, and tragic story alongside Jolie, especially since it allows him to combine his two deepest passions: cinema and opera.

Jolie, whose recent credits include Marvel’s Eternals and action thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead, is just as excited to celebrate Callas’ legacy through this project.

“I take very seriously the responsibility to Maria’s life and legacy. I will give all I can to meet the challenge. Pablo Larraín is a director I have long admired. To be allowed the chance to tell more of Maria’s story with him, and with a script by Steven Knight, is a dream,” said Jolie.

Pablo Larraín is no stranger to directing biopics that take a look back at some of the most tumultuous moments in the lives of important historical figures. His filmography also includes Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, and Jackie, with Natalie Portman portraying Jackie Kennedy.

The post Angelina Jolie Set to Play Opera Legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s Biopic appeared first on Entertainment For Us.

After a five year hiatus, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2014’s Maleficent is here, earning the top spot of the domestic charts. 

The sequel starring Angelina Jolie grossed considerably less than the original, bringing in $36 million from 2,790 North American theaters, which is nearly half of what the original made during its debut weekend. 

According to Variety, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil now marks the lowest opening weekend of the year for Disney. 

“While it’s a lower opening than we had expected, we do think we have a good start for October with a great window leading into Halloween,” Disney’s president of global distribution Cathleen Taff said. “With great word of mouth, audiences will gravitate to the film.”

Also starring in the film are Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. 

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The Oscar nominated comedian is the latest actor to venture into the world of superheroes. Already attached to the project is actress Angelina Jolie. 

The feature, which is set to shoot this year is directed by Chloe Zhao from a script drafted by Matthew and Ryan Firpo. 

Based on the 1976 comic book series created by Jack Kirby, the story follows two groups of super-powered and near-immortal creators created after the Celestials experimented on humans. The Eternals and their villainous offshoot, the Deviants, have battled each other throughout history.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jolie will play Sersi, an outgoing Eternal who is not afraid to move amongst humankind. Details about what character Nanjiani would play are being kept under wraps.

You can see Nanjiani next in Columbia Pictures’ Men in Black: International and Universal Pictures’ The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle.

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