Angelina Jolie shuns her usual glamour as she transforms into frumpy opera singer Maria Callas while filming biopic in Paris
Angelina Jolie looked almost unrecognisable as she was spotted on the set of her new movie in Paris on Thursday.
The actress, 48, who is starring as iconic opera singer Maria Callas in the biopic, shunned her usual glamorous look for a vintage tweed ensemble.
Angelina sported a pair of thick wide brimmed spectacles as well as a greying wig which was tied into a bun.
In outdoor scenes as her character walked her dogs she wore a dark suit and cropped brown overcoat.
The Oscar winner slipped her feet into knee-high boots and wore a silk scarf, with leather gloves and a vintage handbag.
In character: Angelina Jolie, 48, looked almost unrecognisable as she was spotted on the set of her new movie in Paris on Thursday
Movie magic: The actress, who is starring as iconic opera singer Maria Callas in the biopic, shunned her usual glamorous look for a vintage tweed ensemble (right, pictured earlier in the day heading to set)
Earlier in the day Angelina looked ultra chic in a black midi dress as she departed her hotel and headed to set.
Stepping out in the French capital, she shielded her eyes with a pair of sunglasses and added some practical ballet flats.
Angelina toted a large Celine handbag and slung a beige trench coat over the top, styling her hair straight.
Angelina looked worlds away from her usual Hollywood self as the first look images of the biopic Maria were released earlier this week.
The actress transformed herself into the role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas for the film, which will follow her turbulent life and legacy.
In one sneak preview of Angelina as Maria, the actress goes make-up free and wears thick brown rimmed eyeglasses and a chunky knit as filming gets under way.
In another photo, the Mr and Mrs Smith star looks much more glamorous with winged eyeliner and a plush fur trimmed coat.
Angelina is lucky enough to wear some of Callas’ real clothes in the film, including vintage fur items from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection.
On set: Angelina sported a pair of thick wide brimmed spectacles as well as a greying wig which was tied into a bun
Walkies: In outdoor scenes as her character walked Angelina (left) dogs she wore a dark suit and cropped brown overcoat
Period piece: The Oscar winner slipped her feet into knee-high boots and wore a silk scarf, with leather gloves and a vintage handbag
Busy: She filmed the scenes with her co-stars on the streets of Paris
Pooches: Angelina appeared totally at ease with her four-legged friends
Beaming: She smiled and shared. joke with the crew between scenes
Biopic: The actress transformed herself into the role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas for the film, which will follow her turbulent life and legacy (R, Maria pictured in 1970)
Maria, who was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century, passed away in 1977.
The artist was known for her incredible range on stage as well as her turbulent love life that included a romance with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who went on to wed Jackie Kennedy.
‘I take very seriously the responsibility to Maria’s life and legacy,’ Angelina said previously in a statement. ‘I will give all I can to meet the challenge.’
The Tomb Raider star also mentioned the film’s director, Pablo Larraín, whom she said she ‘long admired.’
Out and about: Earlier in the day Angelina looked ultra chic in a black mididress as she departed her hotel and headed to set
Style: Stepping out in the French capital, she shielded her eyes with a pair of sunglasses and added some practical ballet flats
Busy day: Angelina toted a large Celine handbag and slung a beige trench coat over the top, styling her hair straight
Chic: The Hollywood star hopped into a waiting car as she made her way to the recording studio
New role: Angelina is lucky enough to wear some of Callas’ real clothes in the film, including vintage fur items from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection
Unrecognisable: Angelina looked worlds away from her usual Hollywood glamour as the first look images of the biopic Maria were released earlier this week
The Tomb Raider star also mentioned the film’s director, Pablo Larraín, whom she said she ‘long admired.’
The mother of six added: ‘To be allowed the chance to tell more of Maria’s story with him, and with a script by Steven Knight, is a dream.’
As part of the Callas centenary celebrations this year, Callas – Paris, 1958, a restored recording of one of Maria Callas’ greatest filmed performances of all time will also be released.
The restored recording allows fans to see the footage for the very first time in true to life colour.
The film is the perfect starting point for people wanting to understand the woman who Angelina Jolie will be playing.
Opera: As part of the Callas centenary celebrations this year, Callas – Paris, 1958, a restored recording of one of Maria Callas’ greatest filmed performances of all time will also be released
New: The film is the perfect starting point for people wanting to understand the woman who Angelina will be playing and will have a limited release in the UK on 11, 12 and 22 November
Callas – Paris, 1958 will have a limited release in UK and Irish cinemas on 11, 12 and 22 November. Visit MariaCallas.Film for a full list of screening locations.
Jolie has played famous people before: In 1998 she starred as tragic supermodel Gia Carangi in Gia and in 2007 she starred as Mariana Pearl in the film A Mighty Heart.
The director, who is best known for the bio pictures Jackie (about Jackie Kennedy, played by Natalie Portman) and Spencer (about Princess Diana, played by Kristen Stewart), said: ‘Having the chance to combine my two most deep and personal passions, cinema and opera, has been a long-awaited dream,’ Larraín said.
‘To do this with Angelina, a supremely brave and curious artist, is a fascinating opportunity. A true gift.’
