Angelina Jolie is set to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s bestselling novel Anxious People. She will portray Zara, an investment banker who becomes entangled in a chaotic hostage situation during an apartment open house on the day before Christmas Eve. The plot unfolds with unexpected humor, emotional revelations, and a deep exploration of human connection .
The film will be directed by Marc Forster, known for World War Z and Stranger Than Fiction, and the screenplay is penned by David Magee, who previously collaborated with Forster on A Man Called Otto . Production is being handled by Hope Studios and Black Bear, with the project being introduced to buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market .
Fredrik Backman, the author of Anxious People, expressed his enthusiasm for Jolie’s casting, stating, “Angelina Jolie is, of course, one of a kind. I can’t imagine leaving Zara in better hands” .The story revolves around an investment banker, Zara (Angelina Jolie). Check details here.
It is an adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s novel, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline. The story revolves around an investment banker, Zara (Angelina), who begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house, a day before Christmas Eve.
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