Carey Mulligan to star in Billie Eilish starrer 'The Bell Jar'
Washington DC, July 14
Actress Carey Mulligan, who is known for her role in 'Beef ', has joined the cast of 'The Bell Jar' which also stars Billie Eilish in the lead role, reported Variety.
While the studio has not formally announced the project, sources told Variety that Mulligan will play Mrs Greenwood, mother to Eilish's protagonist Esther Greenwood in the adaptation of the famed Sylvia Plath novel.
Sarah Polley will direct the film. Plan B, Studiocanal and Joy Coalition are producing the project, which is also rumored to include 'Heated Rivalry' star Connor Storrie in its ensemble.
According to the outlet, Mulligan is a three-time Oscar nominee for her acclaimed work in the films "An Education," "Promising Young Woman" and Bradley Cooper's "Maestro."
Opposite Oscar Isaac, Mulligan earned praise for her withering performance this year in the second season of Lee Sung Jin's second season of "Beef" at Netflix.
She was also recently nominated by BAFTA for best supporting actress for another Focus title, "The Ballad of Wallis Island."
Additional film credits include "Saltburn," "Drive," "Shame," "Inside Llewyn Davis," "Far from the Madding Crowd," "Suffragette," "Mudbound" and "She Said." Mulligan is repped by Julian Belfrage, CAA, and Jackoway Austen.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Sarah Polley directing is the best news! She has such a sensitive eye for women's stories. And Carey Mulligan as Mrs Greenwood? She's going to be chilling. I just hope Billie Eilish can pull off the depth that Esther Greenwood requires - that's a heavy role for a first major acting gig.
Not sure how I feel about Billie Eilish as Esther. She's got the right brooding energy, but Plath's protagonist is so layered. At least we've got Mulligan and Polley - that's some serious pedigree. The supporting cast sounds interesting too.
This is such a bold move by Billie Eilish! 'The Bell Jar' is not an easy book to adapt, especially for a debut acting role. But if anyone can bring raw emotion to it, maybe she can. Also, Carey Mulligan in any role is always a treat. Can't wait for this! 🎬
I'm cautiously optimistic. The novel is a classic and very personal to many readers. Casting Billie Eilish feels like a marketing move more than an artistic one, but Sarah Polley and Carey Mulligan give me hope. At least it's not another superhero movie! 😄
Love that Hollywood is finally adapting more classic literature after the Barbie boom. Mulligan is a powerhouse - her work in 'Promising Young Woman' was incredible. And Polley directing? Chef's kiss. Let's hope the script does justice to Plath's beautiful, haunting prose.
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