US EditionAngelina Jolie to headline 'Anxious People' film adaptation
- Angelina Jolie will star as Zara in the film adaptation of Fredrik Backman's bestselling novel Anxious People, directed by Marc Forster.
- The adaptation reunites key creators from the 2022 feature A Man Called Otto, with David Magee adapting the screenplay and Hope Studios producing.
- The story follows Zara, an investment banker, who becomes involved in a hostage situation with eight anxious strangers just before Christmas.
- Producers describe the film as a heartwarming, humorous, and poignant tale about friendship, forgiveness, and hope amid chaos and unexpected events.
- The film will launch ahead of the Cannes market, aiming to captivate a wide audience while continuing the success of Fredrik Backman's adapted works.
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Angelina Jolie To Star In ‘Anxious People’ For ‘A Man Called Otto’ & ‘World War Z’ Director Marc Forster, Hope Studios & Black Bear — Cannes Market Hot Project
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Angelina Jolie is set to star in the feature adaptation of hit Scandi novel Anxious People for A Man Called Otto and World War Z director Marc Forster. Based on A Man Called Ove author Fredrik Backman’s novel, the film is being launched ahead of the Cannes market by Black Bear and Hope Studios with the former handling international sales and WME Independent handling domestic. The uplifting comedy, set on the day befor…
Angelina Jolie Protagonizará 'Anxious People' of the Marc Forster Director
After starring the biopic Maria, Angelina Jolie He prepares for his next film project. It is an adaptation of the novel Anxious Peopleby the director Marc Forster (A Man Called Otto, World War Z). The project will be taken to the Cannes market, with sales managed by Black Bear and Hope Studios. Black Bear will take care of the sale for the international market, said Deadline. Based on the novel of Fredrik Backman, The inspirator comedy set on th…
Angelina Jolie to headline 'Anxious People' film adaptation
Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie is officially confirmed to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Anxious People, a story rooted in the bestselling novel by Fredrik Backman. The Academy Award-winning actress will play the lead role of investment banker Zara in the comedy-drama set to bring a unique blend of suspense and heartfelt humour to the big screen. Anxious People will be directed by Marc Forster, known for his work on A Man Called Otto and…
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