Friday, April 4, 2025

Jolie to direct Unbroken

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Actress Angelina Jolie

will be donning the

director’s cap once again with Unbroken, which will star British actor Jack O’Connell in the lead.

Jolie, 37, will begin filming for the World War II-era drama this fall and was seen scouting for locations in Hawaii, reported Us magazine. The tale will follow the life story of Olympian and war hero Louis “Louis” Zamperini (O’Connell) as he survives a fatal plane crash aboard a raft for 47 days before being captured by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.

“I’ve had the privilege of spending a great deal of time with Louie Zamperini, who is a hero of mine, and now I am proud to say a dear friend”, Jolie said. (PTI)

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