Netflix acquires Maria Callas biopic starring Angelina Jolie

·

Netflix has acquired Pablo Larraín‘s biopic Maria, starring Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas, for US distribution.

“I’m excited to partner again with the Netflix team who care so passionately about movies. This film is my most personal work yet,” Larraín said.

“[The film] is a creative imagining and psychological portrait of Maria Callas who, after dedicating her life to performing for audiences around the world, decides finally to find her own voice, her own identity, and sing for herself. I’m deeply honoured to tell this story and share it with audiences worldwide like Maria did with her life.”

Larraín has worked on films such as Jackie, Spencer, No, Neruda, and the 2023 film El Conde, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography.

Maria will feature a new collaboration between Larraín and Edward Lachman, the cinematographer previously nominated for Oscars for Carol and Far From Heaven.

The film’s screenplay is written by Steven Knight, marking his second collaboration with Larraín following their work on Spencer. Knight is known for his Academy Award-nominated screenplay for Dirty Pretty Things and as the creator of Peaky Blinders.

The cast also includes Academy Award nominee Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino and Valeria Golino.

Maria will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on August 29, hitting Netflix at a later date.

Source: Netflix.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Valentine’s Day, Greek Style: Two couples reflect on love, family and tradition

This year, The Greek Herald decided to speak with two Greek Australian couples from across the nation to ask them how they met.

‘It’s Story Time’ with Sophia Amarandos: A mini dating series on finding love

Sophia Amarandos is on her very own Bridget Jones-esque quest to find love, no matter how many glasses of wine and awkward dinners it takes.

Macquarie University leads the way in Greek Language Certificate awards ceremony

Over 200 people attended the award ceremony of the Certificates of Attainment in Greek Language 2024 that took place at Macquarie University.

Taste of the Aegean: Meet the Greek foodies bringing flavour to Antipodes 2025

This year’s Antipodes Festival is celebrating Greek culture and food with 'Taste of the Aegean,' proudly supported by The Greek Herald.

Inner West Hawks FC kick off 2025 season with memorable launch event

The Inner West Hawks FC officially launched their 2025 season with a vibrant celebration at Club Five Dock RSL on Wednesday, February 12.

You May Also Like

COVID-19 vaccination not yet a priority for Stefanos Tsitsipas

The world No. 3 says he’s accepted that the ATP will likely make the vaccination mandatory but says he still has reservations.

Melbourne’s Joanna Charaktis to referee at Paris Olympics under FIFA

Following the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Joanna Charaktis has been chosen as Assistant Referee in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

Greek beaches place second in world at ‘Blue Flag’ awards

The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature announced 617 Greek coasts, 18 marinas and six pleasure boats won the Blue Flag award.