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Angelina Jolie has been hailed for her fearless performances and ability to tackle a wide range of roles. Whether it is portraying emotionally complex characters or action-packed roles, Jolie has done it all with finesse and ease. Yet, in her upcoming film, a biopic, the actress faces a challenge that even iconic roles like her turn inMr. & Mrs. Smithcouldn’t break.
Angelina Jolie [inWanted| Credit: Universal Pictures]Joining the trend of actors who have previously ‘sang’ in their movies, Jolie too will be showing off her singing talent in the upcoming biopic of Maria Callas,Maria, by filmmaker Pablo Larraín.
Angelina Jolie’s New Challenge in Upcoming Biopic,Maria
Angelina Jolie [inChangeling| Credit: Universal Pictures]Angelina Joliehas never shied away from challenges, whether it islearning martial arts for her action roles or performing deadly stuntson her own. But in her upcoming flick, the actress faces a challenge like never before: ‘singing’. Next starring inPablo Larraín‘sMaria, the biopic is based on the life of Maria Callas.
An ill-fated Greek-American opera singer who suffered from near-sightedness all her life, she was referred to as La Divina or The Divine One throughout her days of being a soprano singer. Now heralded as one of the most famous opera singers of the 20th century, she will be portrayed by Jolie in her upcoming biopic,Maria.
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Having spent six months training to portray her, the director of the biopic recently revealed some behind-the-scenes details toVanity Fair. Talking about Callas’ biopic, Larraín remarked,
How can you make a movie about Maria Callas without using her voice? you may’t. [But] you can’t make a movie like this with an actress that is not actually singing it.
Hence, Jolie had to spend her days learning how to sing and taking lessons from John Warhurst for the role, an act extremely challenging for her.
This is the real thing — it was very scary for her, but she did it.
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Admits Larraín as he went in to state that the Marvel star had to take avery long, very particular, very difficultjourney to prep for the role. He also added that although not all of it is Jolie singing, balancing the actress’ voice with the recording of Callas proved extremely challenging.
Nobody Else Could Have Portrayed Maria Callas: Pablo Larraín
Angelina Jolie [inEternals| Credit: Marvel Studios]Angelina Jolie has never before sung in any of her movies. But she will now, join the ranks of a handful of actors like Natalie Portman (inVox Lux), Anne Hathaway (inLes Misérables), Rami Malek (inBohemian Rhapsody), Bradley Cooper (inA Star is Born), and many many more. While Pablo Larraín remains sure the actress will nail the role, the question arises: why would he cast Jolie if she has never sung before?
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While talking to Vanity Fair, the esteemed filmmaker replies, as if it is one of the most obvious decisions he has ever taken.
This is the greatest diva of the 20th century, and who could play that? I didn’t want to work with someone that didn’t have that already. I needed an actress who would naturally and organically be that diva, carry that weight, be that presence. Angelina was there.
As the upcoming biopic explores the life of Maria Callas, all the iconic and controversial parts, we can’t wait to see Jolie embody the diva and bring her story to life on the big screen. Bound to be a captivating performance, the biopicMariais sure to be a worthy part of the actress’ diverse filmography.
Mariawill debut at the 81st Venice International Film Festival this year.
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
