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First Look at Billie Eilish in The Bell Jar Adaptation

First-look photos show the singer in 1950s costume as Sarah Polley’s adaptation begins filming, marking Billie Eilish’s first feature-film role.

  • On Monday, August 3, photos emerged from the Toronto set of Sarah Polley's feature-film adaptation of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, marking singer Billie Eilish's acting debut as protagonist Esther Greenwood.
  • Departing from her usual tomboyish style, Eilish appears in the 1950s-set film wearing a scarlet knit top and a checked A-line skirt, reflecting her character's period-specific wardrobe.
  • Director Polley has assembled a star-studded cast for the production, which reportedly includes Carey Mulligan as Mrs Greenwood and actor Connor Storrie in an undisclosed role.
  • Images shared by DeuxMoi on Monday triggered widespread online excitement as fans praised Eilish's dramatic transformation, with one user writing, "SHE IS GORGEOUSSSSS."
  • Production began in Toronto on June 29, 2026, for the psychological drama; while an official release date remains unannounced, the adaptation is expected to hit theaters in 2027.
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World of Reel broke the news on Monday, August 3, 2026.
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