As a movie enthusiast with a penchant for biopics that delve deep into the lives of iconic figures, I must say the trailer for Maria, starring Angelina Jolie as the legendary opera singer Maria Callas, has piqued my interest immensely. The teaser offers a tantalizing glimpse into the film’s opulent visuals and emotional intensity, promising an enthralling journey through Callas’ tumultuous life.
It’s not time yet for moviegoers in the UK to witness Angelina Jolie’s rumored remarkable portrayal in the biopic Maria, but in the meantime, we’ve been given a thrilling sneak peek with the release of a captivating new teaser trailer.
On Thursday, 26th September, the video debuted, starting with Maria Jolie (portraying Maria Callas) being inquired within an opulent opera house: “Maria, which aria would you like to perform?
The trailer offers a sneak peek into the movie’s stunning visuals, a blend of color and monochrome, along with ample elegance, intense drama, heartfelt emotions, and naturally, enchanting opera tunes. For a complete viewing, scroll down to the following part of this page.
In a simpler and more conversational style, you could say: Maria is the third film in Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s series, which loosely explores significant women from the 20th century. Preceding it are Jackie, focusing on Jackie Kennedy, and Spencer, delving into Princess Diana’s life.
Delve further to uncover details about Maria, such as her upcoming UK release date and additional insights into the cast members.
Maria UK release date
The movie isn’t scheduled to hit UK theaters until the beginning of next year, specifically on Friday, 10th January 2025.
The movie won’t become available for streaming until two weeks after its cinema release in selected U.S. theaters, which is set for Wednesday 27th November. Specifically, it will start streaming on Netflix on the 11th of December.
UK viewers have a chance to see the movie before its nationwide premiere – it’s being shown as part of the London Film Festival on Friday 18th October, Saturday 19th October, and Sunday 20th October.
On Thursday, 29th August, Maria made its worldwide debut in competition at the Venice Film Festival. It was met with an eight-minute long standing ovation.
Maria plot: What will happen?
Just like Spencer, the film is penned by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, offering a portrayal of “the turbulent, enchanting, and heartbreaking tale of the world’s most renowned female opera singer, retold and reinvented during her twilight years in 1970s Paris”.
Maria cast: Who will star?
Absolutely, it’s common knowledge that Angelina Jolie is taking on the role of Maria Callas in the movie. Interestingly, she’s not alone; she’s accompanied by a talented ensemble cast from various parts of the world.
The enemble includes roles for The Power of the Dog star Kodi Smit-McPhee as an interviewer who only exists in Maria’s mind and La Chimera’s Alba Rohrwacher as her secretary Bruna Lupoli.
In the production, Aggelina Papadopoulou takes on the role of a younger Maria. Additionally, you’ll see Pierfrancesco Favino playing Marco Polo, Valeria Golino appearing in The Morning Show, and Haluk Bilginer as Alex Rider.
The full cast list includes:
- Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas
- Aggelina Papadopoulou as young Maria Callas
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Mandrax
- Alba Rohrwacher as Bruna
- Pierfrancesco Favino as Ferruccio
- Valeria Golino as Yakinthi Callas
- Haluk Bilginer as Aristotle Onassis
- Alessandro Bressanello as Giovanni Battista Meneghini
Maria trailer
You can get a glimpse of what to expect from the film by watching the teaser trailer below:
Maria will be released in UK cinemas on 10th January 2025.
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2024-09-27 16:06