Discover Why Angelina Jolie Felt ‘Nervous’ About Singing for the First Time in the Upcoming Maria Callas Biopic
Angelia Jolie recently shared her experience working with director Pablo Larrain on the highly anticipated biographical psychological drama film “Maria,” where she portrays the renowned opera singer Maria Callas. Jolie also discussed her preparations for the role and her nerves about singing in the project.
Angelina Jolie’s film “Maria” will debut at the Venice Film Festival this week. Jolie shared that she spent months preparing for the role of Maria Callas and felt nervous about singing for the film.
During a press conference at the festival, Jolie revealed that she trained for seven months for the singing aspects of the role and was initially scared. She mentioned how her children supported her during her first singing attempts.
Jolie also expressed her thoughts on potential awards attention for her performance. She emphasized her concern about pleasing fans of Maria Callas and opera lovers, stating that their reactions were important to her.
Director Pablo Larraín helped Jolie overcome her fears and develop her skills, starting in a small room and eventually moving to La Scala. Jolie joked about her lack of karaoke experience before the film.
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Pablo Larraín described Maria Callas as the greatest opera singer of all time and highlighted the unique and tormented life she led. The film celebrates her last days and her singing prowess.
Written by Stephen Knight, “Maria” will feature a stellar cast, including Valeria Golino, Haluk Bilginer, Alba Rohrwacher, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and more. Netflix has acquired the rights to the biopic, but the release date is yet to be announced.