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Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Aimee Lou Wood joins Angelina Jolie in film adaptation of Fredrik Backman's novel 'Anxious People'
Aimee Lou Wood has joined the cast of Anxious People, a new feature directed by Marc Forster, where she will star opposite Angelina Jolie. The film, adapted from the novel by Fredrik Backman, is currently being presented to buyers at the Cannes Market by Black Bear for international rights and WME Independent for domestic distribution. Wood, known for her performances in Sex Education and The White Lotus season three, will play Grace, a would-be bank robber who inadvertently holds a group of strangers hostage during an open house the day before Christmas Eve. Jolie stars as Zara, an investment banker reluctantly present at the scene. The plot unfolds through unexpected revelations and a blend of comedy and drama as the group confronts hidden truths. The screenplay has been written by David Magee, whose credits include A Man Called Otto, Life of Pi, and Finding Neverland. The film reunites several creatives from A Man Called Otto, including producers Fredrik Wikström Nicastro and Renée Wolfe, who are working with Forster under their banner 2DUX2 alongside Hope Studios. Black Bear's broader lineup at Cannes includes Shutout from David O. Russell, starring Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Angelina Jolie looks chic in a sheer black dress and heels as she visits her Atelier shop in NYC
was looking suitably chic for a visit to her New York City store on Wednesday night. The Hollywood star opened Atelier Jolie last year, with the store a creative hub for fashion designers and artists. Angelina looked gorgeous in a sheer black dress for her late night visit, showing off her legs and lace-trimmed slip under the flimsy number. She added black heels and statement aviator shades, completing her look with a black satin robe coat. Atelier Jolie's 6,600 sq ft space boasts an inviting café and an art gallery and hosts classes on how to be creative with clothing. Inside the store hangs clothing from sustainable brands from all over the world, Atelier Jolie's own collection, art, and a café run by refugees called Eat Offbeat. It is in New York's NoHo neighborhood that was formerly the studio and home of Jean-Michel Basquiat, per WSJ. Last year Jolie told WSJ that she will 'probably lose money, maybe even for a while' on her store. 'If I can eventually put into practice some things that I think are improvements and I just break even, that's a huge victory,' said the Salt star. Angelina is juggling her new venture alongside her movie work with her next role recently confirmed. The actress will star alongside The White Lotus' Aimee Lou Wood in Anxious People, according to Deadline. The project will be directed by Marc Forster (World War Z), from the 2019 novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman (A Man Called Ove). Forster previously adapted Backman's A Man Called Ove into the 2022 film A Man Called Otto, starring Tom Hanks. The director will also reunite with David Magee, who adapted A Man Called Otto and Forster's 2004 film Finding Neverland. The film is set the day before Christmas Eve, when and investment banker named Zara (Jolie), 'begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house.' Wood plays, 'a reluctant bank robber' named Grace, who inadvertently takes the strangers hostage as chaos ensues. Nothing ultimately goes to Grace's plan as secrets are revealed and oversharing ensues in the film. The story 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.'
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aimee Lou Wood joining HUGE A-List star in film role after White Lotus toothgate controversy
The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood has been making headlines of late after a controversial Saturday Night Live sketch, and now she's starring along an A-lister. The 31-year-old actress played Chelsea in Season 3 of HBO 's The White Lotus, the girlfriend of Walton Goggins' character Rick. Now she's capitalizing on that performance by joining Angelina Jolie in the new film Anxious People, according to Deadline. The project will be directed by Marc Forster (World War Z), from the 2019 novel of the same name by Fredrik Backman (A Man Called Ove). Forster previously adapted Backman's A Man Called Ove into the 2022 film A Man Called Otto, starring Tom Hanks. The director will also reunite with David Magee, who adapted A Man Called Otto and Forster's 2004 film Finding Neverland. The film is set the day before Christmas Eve, when and investment banker named Zara (Jolie), 'begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house.' Wood plays, 'a reluctant bank robber' named Grace, who inadvertently takes the strangers hostage as chaos ensues. Nothing ultimately goes to Grace's plan as secrets are revealed and oversharing ensues in the film. The story 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.' It remains unclear if any of the strangers have been cast at this time, and there is no indication yet when production may begin. Hope Studios' Fredrik Wikström Nicastro and2DUX2's Renée Wolfe, who both produced A Man Called Otto, will produce this adaptation as well. Director Forster and writer Magee will also produce the film, with Neda Backman executive-producing the project. The book was previously adapted as a Swedish TV series for Netflix in 2021, starring Alfred Svensson and Dan Ekborg. Wood previously won a BAFTA award for her hit 2019 Netflix comedy series Sex Education. She also starred in films like Uncle Vanya, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, Living and Seize Them. The actress most recently starred in Netflix's Toxic Town from Adolescence creator Jack Thorne and Daddy Issues with David Morrissey (The Walking Dead). She also has a project called The Idiots in pre-production, where she's set to star alongside Johnny Flynn (Ripley).
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Angelina Jolie to feature in movie adaptation of ‘Anxious People'
Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is set to star in Anxious People. The upcoming film will be directed by Marc Forster, best known for "Stranger Than Fiction" and "World War Z", and is an adaptation of Fredrik Backman's novel, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline. The story revolves around an investment banker, Zara (Jolie), who begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house, a day before Christmas Eve. When a reluctant bank robber inadvertently takes the group hostage, chaos and oversharing ensue, secrets are revealed and literally nothing goes according to plan. ALSO READ:Angelina Jolie movie 'Stitches' casts Ella Rumpf, Louis Garrel Previously, the book was adapted into a series by Netflix. It released in 2021.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Angelina Jolie to feature in movie adaptation of Fredrik Backman's novel 'Anxious People'
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is set to star in 'Anxious People'. The upcoming film will be directed by Marc Forster, best known for "Stranger Than Fiction" and "World War Z", and is an adaptation of Fredrik Backman's novel, reported entertainment news outlet 'Deadline'. The story revolves around an investment banker, Zara (Jolie), who begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house, a day before Christmas Eve. When a reluctant bank robber inadvertently takes the group hostage, chaos and oversharing ensue, secrets are revealed and literally nothing goes according to plan. Previously, the book was adapted into a series by Netflix. It released in 2021.
