Maria stars Angelina Jolie as renowned opera singer Maria Callas in her final years, cleverly combining Jolie's singing with real recordings from the late star.

Angelina Jolie admitted that she lied about her singing skills to land the role of opera singer Maria Callas in a biopic by director Pablo Larraín. Her performance in the role has already earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

Angelina Jolie has reflected on how she connected to Maria Callas and the "loneliness" that the iconic singer would have felt.

Still, Maria is a marvel to look at, unfolding in a Paris lit by pale September sun. It is 1977, and La Callas is a recluse, long gone from Covent Garden but never quite ruling out a comeback. Pills are popped. The butler frets.

Angelina Jolie steps into the shoes of opera legend Maria Callas in the new biopic Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín. The first trailer reveals Jolie’s emotional portrayal, showcasing her transformation into the famous soprano.

Pablo Larraín’s newest film, Maria, explores the final days of the Opera Singer Maria Callas and how her life deteriorated to an empty shell of her illustrious career.

Angelina Jolie discussed Hollywood challenges and balancing artistry at the 36th Palm Springs Film Festival on Jan 3. Speaking with Variety’s Clayton Davis, the Oscar-winning actress described Hollywood as “sometimes not a healthy business” and emphasized the importance of living a full life beyond one’s career.

Angelina Jolie, who played the influential opera singer Maria Callas in her latest film, opened about the struggles she faced while portraying the role. The Maleficent star said that she had

Maria” marks the third installment, after “Jackie” and “Spencer,” in director Pablo Larraín’s pseudo-trilogy of historical biopics.