Angelina Jolie dazzled at the UK premiere of Maria in London, where she portrays legendary opera singer Maria Callas. Directed by Pablo Larraín and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, the film chronicles Callas’s final years in 1970s Paris.

Critics have lauded Jolie’s performance, with Sophia Ciminello calling her “spellbinding,” while others praised her blend of vulnerability and strength. The film marks Jolie’s return to acting after focusing on her family in recent years, sparking Oscar buzz for her portrayal.

In Maria, Jolie’s voice merges with Callas’s original recordings, offering a poignant homage to the iconic soprano. The film concludes Larraín’s trilogy on complex women, following Jackie and Spencer, with Jolie delivering a powerful performance that transcends the role.