Angelina Jolie Takes the Stage as Opera Diva Maria Callas in EmotionalMariaTrailer

Mar. 15, 2025

Angelina Jolieis stepping into the spotlight.

The film, according to a synopsis, “follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye.“Maria"reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life.”

Callas was an opera singer whose vocal range famously spanned three octaves, which made her an international star during the mid 20th century. She died in Paris in 1977 of a heart attack at age 53.

Angelina Jolie in “Maria”.Netflix

Netflix

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Larraín previously made two starry biopics: 2016’sJackieand 2021’sSpencerfeatured Oscar-nominated performances fromNatalie Portman as former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisandKristen Stewart as Princess Diana.

Peaky Blinderscreator Steven Knight wrote the script forMariaprior to 2023’s HollywoodWGA strike, allowing for the movie to begin filming soon afterthat strike ended in September. Knight previously wroteSpencer.

Angelina Jolie and director Pablo Larrain behind the scenes of “Maria”.Pax Jolie-Pitt/Netflix

Pax Jolie-Pitt/Netflix

The film, which had itsworld premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August, also stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino and Valeria Golino.

During a press conference at Venice, Jolie was asked how she feels about awards buzz for her performance, saying the “bar” for her on whether she “did good enough” is more the reaction from fans of Callas “and those who love opera.”

“My fear would be to disappoint them,” she said. “So, of course, all other things, in my own business, if there’s a response to the work, I’m very grateful.”

Angelina Jolie in “Maria”.Pablo Larrai­n

Pablo Larrai­n

Mariais in select theaters Nov. 27, then on Netflix Dec. 11.

source: people.com