03 May 2025 (Punjabi Khabarnama Bureau): Actor Angelina Jolie is set to star in Anxious People. The upcoming film will be directed by Marc Forster, best known for Stranger Than Fiction and World War Z.
It is an adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s novel, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline. The story revolves around an investment banker, Zara (Angelina), who begrudgingly finds herself mingling with a group of strangers at an open house, a day before Christmas Eve.
When a reluctant bank robber inadvertently takes the group hostage, chaos and oversharing ensue, secrets are revealed and literally nothing goes according to plan.
Previously, the book was adapted into a series by Netflix. It released in 2021.
Summary: Angelina Jolie will star as Zara in the film adaptation of Anxious People, a chaotic and heartfelt tale of a hostage situation gone awry.