Angelina Jolie, famous for her Oscar-winning role in Girl, Interrupted
and iconic performances in Maleficent,
is teaming up with Marc Forster, the director of Quantum of Solace
and World War Z.
Despite their brilliant careers, the two have never collaborated on a movie, which has now changed as they are collaborating in Anxious People
. This psychological fiction promises to captivate audiences with its intense and gripping narrative, showcasing both Jolie’s talent and Forster’s direction.
When two powerhouses collide, the anticipation skyrockets, just like the title, Anxious People,
which has viewers eager to discover its plot. What could Angelina Jolie and Marc Forster possibly have up their sleeves?
What to expect from Anxious People starring Angelina Jolie and Marc Forster?
Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie will star in the feature adaptation of the bestselling Scandi novel Anxious People, directed by Marc Forster, as reported by Deadline
. Set on Christmas Eve, the quirky comedy follows Zara (Jolie), an investment banker who, much to her dismay, finds herself trapped in an open house with a mismatched group of strangers. When a bungled bank robbery goes awry, chaos ensues, revealing secrets and sparking unexpected connections. The film Anxious People
delves into the transformative power of forgiveness, friendship, and hope during the most turbulent moments.
Angelina Jolie to star in Marc Forster’s feature adaptation of ‘ANXIOUS PEOPLE’. 🎬
It follows an investment banker who begrudgingly find herself mingling with strangers at an open house when a bank robber inadvertently takes them hostage. pic.twitter.com/b2r0QMTi23
— Film Crave (@_filmcrave) May 2, 2025
Oscar-nominated screenwriter David Magee, acclaimed for A Man Called Otto, Life of Pi,
and Finding Neverland
, transforms Fredrik Backman’s poignant tale into a captivating film. Reuniting the powerhouse team behind A Man Called Otto,
producers Fredrik Wikström Nicastro and Renée Wolfe lead the charge. With Angelina Jolie, a Tony-winning producer, on board and a vision to create a deeply moving, yet humorous adaptation, this film promises to strike a powerful emotional chord. As the film excites viewers, the real-life tension surrounding Brad Pitt’s recent concerns for their children with Jolie adds an emotional layer to the public narrative, blurring the lines between art and life.
Brad Pitt is reportedly troubled by fears that Angelina Jolie has distanced their six children from him, deepening the emotional rift after their tumultuous split battle.
Inside Brad Pitt’s fear: Angelina Jolie’s impact on his relationship with their children
As reported by RadarOnline, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, now 18, is increasingly resembling her mother, Angelina Jolie, and it has Brad Pitt fuming. Once sporting a style similar to her dad’s, Nouvel now embraces her mother’s Tomb Raider vibes, complete with braids and a new Gemini tattoo. A source revealed to RadarOnline that Shiloh even discarded a keepsake Pitt gave her as a child, deepening Pitt’s heartbreak. Her decision to drop his last name added to the pain, as she now appears to be following Jolie’s lead in distancing herself from him.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter, Shiloh, has been granted her request to legally drop ‘Pitt’ from her surname.
She will now go by Shiloh Jolie. pic.twitter.com/NCAEBOv7N4
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 20, 2024
Brad Pitt is reportedly reaching his breaking point with the way Angelina Jolie has shaped their children’s lives, feeling helpless to change the dynamic. For years, he has claimed that Jolie has turned the kids against him, and now the situation seems to have escalated. With their lengthy split behind them, Pitt is no longer holding back and reportedly plans to tell Shiloh Nouvel the truth about what he believes Jolie has done. As excitement grows for Jolie’s upcoming movie, Anxious People
, and Maleficent 3
, which is currently in the works
, Pitt’s worries about Jolie’s influence on their children intensify.
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