Get ready, world! Angelina Jolie is now Maria Callas in Maria! Yes, you heard that right—Jolie has traded in her action stunts and Tomb Raider shenanigans for operatic high notes, dramatic gowns, and a lot of diva attitude. The movie hits select theaters on November 27, and in case you can’t get a ticket (or just don’t want to leave your couch), fear not—it’ll be on Netflix December 11. You can stream it with a side of popcorn and a glass of something classy. Maybe a little vino to pretend you’re cultured for two hours.
Directed by Pablo Larraín—who clearly has a PhD in Biopics You Didn’t Know You Needed—and written by Steven Knight (of “let’s make life even more dramatic than it already is” fame), Maria promises to take you on an emotional rollercoaster. But don’t worry, there are no seat belts required. Alongside Jolie, we have Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino (try saying that five times fast), and Valeria Golino, because what’s a biopic without a bunch of people you’re pretty sure you recognize from somewhere?
Now, in this high-drama extravaganza, Jolie channels the legendary soprano Maria Callas, who was basically the Beyoncé of opera in the 20th century, minus Instagram but plus way more intense eye makeup. The film zooms in on Callas’s later years, when she retreated to Paris after a life of scandal, spotlight, and seriously fabulous outfits. But this isn’t just a bunch of high-pitched singing and tragic monologues. Oh no. This is Callas like you’ve never seen her before—having deep existential crises, reflecting on her life choices, and maybe wondering why nobody told her to invest in a good therapist sooner.
So, mark your calendars, opera lovers and drama enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re a fan of soaring arias, Angelina Jolie’s cheekbones, or just really fancy wigs, Maria is bound to hit you right in the feels. And who knows? After watching it, you might just start narrating your life in an operatic tone.
And if you need a sneak peek? Well, the first photos are already out. Get your tissues and diva gloves ready. 🎶🎭
