The Oscar-winning actress' metamorphosis into the legendary soprano singer Maria Callas is breathtaking, as captured in the latest trailer of the Pablo Larrain-directed biopic 'Maria'.
- September 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - A haunting visual style takes center stage in the trailer for director Pablo LarraÃn's biopic "Maria", starring Angelina Jolie as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas. The film opens with a solitary Jolie in an empty theater, confronted with the question, "Maria, what do you want to sing?"
Flashback sequences transport viewers through Callas' rollercoaster career, showcasing her eccentric costumes, triumphant stage performances and moments of deep introspection. In a poignant turning point, Jolie's Callas declares, "Not today," before walking off stage, her heels echoing in the abandoned space.
"Maria" chronicles Callas' retreat to Paris, where she reflects on her past while facing her own mortality. LarraÃn's previous cinematic explorations of famous women include Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy and Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, both of whom received Best Actress Oscar nominations.
Jolie's portrayal has also garnered significant Oscar buzz, marking her first potential competitive nomination since 2008. The film stars Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher and Kodi Smit-McPhee among others. "Maria" hits select theaters on November 27, followed by a Netflix debut on December 11.
