Angelina Jolie Finds Her Voice Again as Opera Singer Maria Callas in Emotional NewMariaTrailer

Mar. 15, 2025

Angelina Jolieinhabits the larger-than-life persona ofMaria Callasin an emotional new trailer forMaria.Netflix debuted the new preview on Thursday, Oct. 24, showing Jolie’s transformation into Callas.The Oscar winner, 49, stars as the late opera singer in director Pablo Larraín’s latest biopic. Larraín notably focused his two previous films on 20th-century titans,Natalie Portman as former First Lady Jacqueline KennedyinJackie(2016) andKristen Stewart as Princess DianainSpencer(2021).Larraín’s latest “follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye,” according to a synopsis.Mariafollows the vocalist “in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life.“The renowned soprano’s vocal range famously spanned three octaves, which made her an international star. She died in Paris in 1977 of a heart attack at age 53.“Maria” movie poster.NetflixJolie previously shared during a press conference at theVenice Film Festivalthat she was nervous about singing in the role. (The film had itsworld premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August.)“I was terribly nervous; I spent almost seven months training,” Jolie said at the August film festival. “My first time singing, I remember being so nervous. My sons were there and they helped to block the door [so] that nobody else was coming in, and I was shaky.““And [Larraín], in his decency, started me in a small room and ended me in La Scala,” she added. “So he gave me time to grow. I was frightened to live up to [Callas].“The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Additionally,at the Sept. 2 screening at the Telluride Film Festivalin Colorado, she raved about Larraín. “I knew that as long as I gave my best, Pablo would be okay with it and somehow make it work. I knew I needed to do my best to try to help solve the puzzle, but I knew that he was a kind person and he was supportive and that helped.”Jolie, whose vocals are blended in the movie with real recordings of Callas' singing, also revealed that despite the “seven months of opera classes, great teachers and Italian classes,” she was “so nervous.“Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in “Maria.".Pablo Larrai­nMariaalso stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino and Valeria Golino.Peaky Blinderscreator andSpencerscreenwriter Steven Knight wrote the script forMariaprior to 2023’s HollywoodWGA strike, allowing for the movie to begin filming soon afterthat strike ended in September.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Mariais in select theaters Nov. 27, then on Netflix Dec. 11.

Angelina Jolieinhabits the larger-than-life persona ofMaria Callasin an emotional new trailer forMaria.

Netflix debuted the new preview on Thursday, Oct. 24, showing Jolie’s transformation into Callas.

The Oscar winner, 49, stars as the late opera singer in director Pablo Larraín’s latest biopic. Larraín notably focused his two previous films on 20th-century titans,Natalie Portman as former First Lady Jacqueline KennedyinJackie(2016) andKristen Stewart as Princess DianainSpencer(2021).

Larraín’s latest “follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye,” according to a synopsis.Mariafollows the vocalist “in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life.”

The renowned soprano’s vocal range famously spanned three octaves, which made her an international star. She died in Paris in 1977 of a heart attack at age 53.

“Maria” movie poster.Netflix

Netflix

Jolie previously shared during a press conference at theVenice Film Festivalthat she was nervous about singing in the role. (The film had itsworld premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August.)

“I was terribly nervous; I spent almost seven months training,” Jolie said at the August film festival. “My first time singing, I remember being so nervous. My sons were there and they helped to block the door [so] that nobody else was coming in, and I was shaky.”

“And [Larraín], in his decency, started me in a small room and ended me in La Scala,” she added. “So he gave me time to grow. I was frightened to live up to [Callas].”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Additionally,at the Sept. 2 screening at the Telluride Film Festivalin Colorado, she raved about Larraín. “I knew that as long as I gave my best, Pablo would be okay with it and somehow make it work. I knew I needed to do my best to try to help solve the puzzle, but I knew that he was a kind person and he was supportive and that helped.”

Jolie, whose vocals are blended in the movie with real recordings of Callas' singing, also revealed that despite the “seven months of opera classes, great teachers and Italian classes,” she was “so nervous.”

Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in “Maria.".Pablo Larrai­n

Pablo Larrai­n

Mariaalso stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino and Valeria Golino.

Peaky Blinderscreator andSpencerscreenwriter Steven Knight wrote the script forMariaprior to 2023’s HollywoodWGA strike, allowing for the movie to begin filming soon afterthat strike ended in September.

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Mariais in select theaters Nov. 27, then on Netflix Dec. 11.

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