Angelina Jolie will play the lead in the upcoming film Anxious People. The movie will be directed by Marc Forster, who is known for Stranger Than Fiction and World War Z.
Based on a Popular Novel
The film is based on Fredrik Backman’s bestselling novel, according to Deadline. Jolie will portray Zara, a reluctant investment banker who ends up at an open house with several strangers the day before Christmas Eve.
Chaos Unfolds During a Robbery
Suddenly, an anxious bank robber storms in and accidentally takes the group hostage. As a result, chaos follows. The strangers begin to overshare, secrets are revealed, and nothing goes as anyone expects.
Netflix Adaptation Came First
Earlier, Netflix adapted the same novel into a limited series. It premiered in 2021.