Overview

• Angelina Jolie stars as opera legend Maria Callas in the biopic 'Maria,' marking a significant return to leading roles for the actress.
• Her eldest sons, Maddox, 23, and Pax, 21, served as production assistants on the film, seeing a new side of their mother as she navigated emotionally intense scenes.
• Jolie shared that this experience allowed her to be more open about her emotions with her children, who supported her with gestures like hugs and cups of tea during filming.
• The role required Jolie to undergo seven months of opera training, blending her voice with original recordings of Callas for the film's singing sequences.
• Directed by Pablo Larraín, 'Maria' has received mixed critical reviews, with praise for Jolie's performance, and is now streaming on Netflix following its theatrical release.