Billie Eilish Stars in Sarah Polley's Adaptation of The Bell Jar
Billie Eilish has begun filming Sarah Polley's new adaptation of Sylvia Plath's 1963 novel The Bell Jar, portraying the protagonist Esther Greenwood. The film, described as a psychological drama, features period-accurate 1950s costumes and explores Esther's mental health struggles after winning a New York internship. Polley, known for Alias Grace and Women Talking, finalized the project in 2026 after earlier attempts by other directors stalled. The Bell Jar remains a significant work linked to Plath's life and feminist literature.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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theprint broke this story on 6 Aug, 11:09 pm. Other outlets followed.
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