Oscar winner Anne Hathaway is preparing to present one of the most ambitious roles of her career, notes xrust. In the upcoming film «Mother Mary» from studio A24, the actress will embody the role of a fictional pop star whose life and career are caught in the crosshairs of fame, personal crises and religious overtones.
The film was directed and written by David Lowery, known for such works as “The Legend of the Green Knight” and “A Ghost Tale.” The project promises to be not just a musical biopic, but a deep psychological study of the phenomenon of modern celebrity.
Gloss, faith and obsession
The plot of the film is built around complex the relationship between a pop diva (Hathaway) and an iconic fashion designer, played by Michaela Coel, creator of the hit I May Destroy You. According to sources close to the production, «Mother Mary» explores the theme of «fanatical following» — both in the context of religious worship and within the cult of modern pop culture.
For Hathaway, this role marks a return to the musical genre after her triumphant performance in Les Miserables (2012), which earned her the coveted Academy Award. However, unlike the classic musical, «Mother Mary» relies on a modern sound and aesthetics of stadium shows.
Musical foundation
Particular attention in the project is paid to the soundtrack, which should become a full-fledged character in the picture. The original songs for the film were written by Jack Antonoff, a multiple Grammy Award winner and producer of Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, as well as Charlie XCX, who became the face of the cultural phenomenon «brat summer».
The participation of Antonoff and Charlie XCX emphasizes the creators' desire to achieve maximum authenticity: Hathaway's music in the film should sound like real world hits that occupy the top lines of the Billboard charts.
Rate on A24
Studio A24, which has secured its status as a major player in the segment of auteur and intellectual cinema after the success of “Everything Everywhere at Once,” continues to expand genre boundaries. «Mother Mary» is described by insiders as a «visually stunning canvas» that combines elements of high fashion, large-scale concert productions and intimate drama.
David Lowry, whose visual style is traditionally melancholic and philosophical, this time works with a much brighter and more aggressive palette. Filming took place mainly in Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia, with the support of local film funds.
Industrial context
class=»notranslate»>__GTAG7__ Interest in films about fictional and real pop stars has been growing steadily in recent years. The success of films such as A Star Is Born and the upcoming biopics about Madonna and Michael Jackson confirms the audience's demand for demythologizing idols. However, experts believe that «Mother Mary» will take the path of deconstructing the genre, just as the film «Thar» did with Cate Blanchett.
For Anne Hathaway, this project is part of a “new phase” of her career, where she chooses more daring and experimental roles under the guidance of leading directors of our time.
The film is scheduled for wide release in the coming film awards season, which automatically puts the film on the list of the main contenders for the attention of critics.
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Xrust Anne Hathaway transforms into a troubled pop icon in the new A24 studio drama “Mother Mary”
