Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie is set to captivate audiences once again with her portrayal of opera legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s highly anticipated biopic, Maria. After months of buzz, the first trailer has been released, giving fans a glimpse of Jolie’s breathtaking transformation and the intense, emotional journey that defines Callas’s life.
The trailer opens with scenes of elegance and tension, showcasing Jolie embodying Callas’s grace and resolve. Dressed in glamorous, vintage costumes and embodying the essence of the renowned soprano, Jolie captures Callas’s beauty and vulnerability. As scenes flash between Callas’s career highs and personal turmoil, Jolie’s performance shines as both poignant and powerful, hinting at a portrayal that feels authentic and deeply human.
Director Pablo Larraín, known for his nuanced biopics like Spencer and Jackie, focuses this time on the last years of Callas’s life, a period marked by longing, loss, and self-discovery. Larraín’s direction brings to life the emotional world of a woman who lived fiercely for her art yet faced profound struggles away from the spotlight.
In a recent interview, Jolie shared her enthusiasm for the project, expressing the responsibility she feels for portraying such an iconic figure. “Maria was a woman who loved deeply, struggled bravely, and gave her life to her art,” Jolie said. “It’s an honor to bring her story to the screen and share the complexity of her journey.”
From striking costumes that mirror Callas’s iconic style to heartfelt musical interludes, Maria promises an intimate portrait of one of opera’s most beloved figures. The film, with its artful cinematography and emotionally charged scenes, looks poised to resonate with viewers, celebrating Callas’s legacy while revealing her more vulnerable side.
Maria is set to debut at select film festivals in early 2025, with a broader theatrical release planned later in the year. Fans of both Jolie and Callas are already buzzing about awards potential, speculating that this role could bring Jolie back to awards season. If the trailer is any indication, Angelina Jolie’s portrayal of Maria Callas might just be one of her most unforgettable performances yet.