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Billie Eilish in Advanced Talks for Film Acting Debut in Sarah Polley’s ‘The Bell Jar

Focus Features is negotiating U.S. distribution, with the producing package still being finalized.

Overview

  • Eilish is in advanced talks to play Esther Greenwood in a new adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel.
  • Sarah Polley is attached to write and direct, marking her first feature since winning an adapted-screenplay Oscar for Women Talking.
  • The project was originated and packaged by producer Joy Gorman Wettels with Plan B Entertainment and StudioCanal, with Focus Features in discussions to board for U.S. release.
  • No additional casting, production start, or release timeline has been announced.
  • Previous attempts to mount new adaptations stalled over the years, underscoring that the film remains in development despite high-profile attachments.