Fans have been waiting in excitement about Angelina Jolie’s new project announcement. Finally, the actor is looped in for a new film adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s best-selling novel Anxious People. Jolie will be seen as Zara, a bank robber who battle complexities at an open house.

About Anxious People

The movie will be helmed by Marc Forster of A Man Called Otto and World War Z fame. As quoted by media reports, the project will be released before the Cannes market backed by Black Bear and Hope Studios.

The story is based on the protagonist Zara, who keeps the guests at a house in hostage. Amidst this situation, they warm hearts, share secrets and also plots a terrific plan to escape the police.

The movie is “about a crime that never took place, a would-be bank robber who disappears into thin air, and eight extremely anxious strangers who find they have more in common than they ever imagined… Through an ingeniously constructed story, Anxious People explores the enduring power of friendship, forgiveness, and hope—the things that save us, even in the most anxious times.”

Producer Wikström Nicastro said, “Fredrik’s novels speak to our shared humanity in a way that really moves audiences, and we’re proud to be able to deliver another heartwarming and hilarious adaptation of his work.”

According to reports, Angelina Jolie is making every effort to assist individuals impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles that started on Tuesday, January 7.

CNN reports that as of Friday, January 10, the Palisades and Eaton fires in Pasadena have already burned up to 10,000 buildings, including residences and workplaces.

According to a source who spoke to People on Friday, the Maria actress has welcomed friends who had to leave the Los Angeles area this week into her house and expressed her “heartbreak” for those who have lost their homes or are somehow affected by the catastrophe.

More than 80,000 people have reportedly been displaced by the crisis, including well-known individuals like Anna Faris, Ricki Lake, Cary Elwes, Cameron Mathison, Leighton Meester, and Adam Brody.

Eleven fire-related fatalities were being investigated as of Friday, January 10, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner (DME).

Similar to Jolie, a number of other celebrities are extending assistance to the wildfire victims.

Halle Berry announced on Instagram that she and Sharon Stone are working together to give away her whole closet to people who lost their possessions in the fire and are in need of basic items.

Despite being threatened with evacuation, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have also welcomed friends into their Montecito home.

Meanwhile, the family of Christopher Guest and Jamie Lee Curtis has promised to donate $1 million to aid those affected by the terrible natural tragedy.

Angelina Jolie is in the news because of the incredible reception she recently received for her role in the psychological drama film Maria, which had its world debut on August 29 at the Sala Grande Theater as part of the Venise Film Festival. THR reported that she was given an 8-minute standing ovation for her performance at the event.

Jolie spent six’ months practicing for her role as the late, renowned opera singer Maria Callas in the film.

The Hollywood Reporter spoke with Angelina Jolie about her motivation for working on the film Maria, which depicts the tragic tale of famed opera singer in her final days in Paris in the 1970s.

Since then, Jolie said, she had not sung or spoken about Maria, “which doesn’t always happen to me, but this one really kind of took me.” She said that this was her first discussion of Maria because the topic was “so intense.”

She went on to say that although she enjoys creating and Callas enjoyed singing, there were circumstances that altered the experience and stole the “joy”.

The Eternals actress also considered why she felt compelled to share this tale, stating that the late opera singer suffered greatly and put in a major deal of effort because she was met with hostility by those who didn’t think she could live up to their expectations. Jolie said that she started to “care” about her and felt compelled to share that part of the tale.

Director Larrain, who stated in a recent interview with Vanity Fair that Jolie had all the necessary traits for the role. The director went on to say that he was looking for an actress who could embody the presence and weight of the role in an organic way, and he thought the actress fit the bill.

He also disclosed the arduous training that Jolie underwent to prepare for the character, stating that she took voice lessons, learned breathing exercises, worked on her posture, and acquired an accent. Jolie acknowledged that the job was “so difficult,” but she put a lot of effort into it.