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The upcoming film will be directed by Pablo Larraín, the Academy Award-nominated director known for his previous biopics, \"Jackie\" and \"Spencer.\"

\"Maria\" is now set to begin shooting, as the independent production has secured a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement. Steven Knight’s screenplay was finished prior to the WGA strike.

\"I am incredibly excited to start production on 'Maria,' which I hope will bring Maria Callas’s remarkable life and work to audiences all around the world, thanks to the magnificent script by Steven Knight, the work of the entire cast and crew, and especially, Angelina’s brilliant work and extraordinary preparation,\" Larraín said in a previous statement.

Jolie is joined by a cast that includes Pierfrancesco Favino, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher and Valeria Golino.

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