Billie Eilish Lands Plath's The Bell Jar Role

0:00Welcome to Entertainment and celebrity news today, two minutes of pop culture that matter. Billie Eilish is eyeing her big screen debut, starring in a movie version of Sylvia Platt's famous novel, The Bell Jar. The project is set to be directed by Sarah Pauley, who picked up an Oscar in 2023 for best adapted screenplay on women talking. Focus features as close to signing on as the distributor. The Bell Jar came out in 1963 under the fake name, Rittoria Lucas. Platt's only novel, drawing from her own battles with depression and mental health struggles. Sadly, Platt took her own life just a month after its UK release, and it didn't hit US shells until 1971, where it quickly became a bestseller. Fans are buzzing about Eilish stepping into acting after her music explosion, starting in 2015. She's racked up two Oscars for original songs, like What Was I Made For from Barbie and No Time to Die from the James Bond flick, plus 10 Grammys and two Golden Globes.

1:00She dipped into TV last year with a guest spot on the series' swarm. This March Eilish's first lead in a feature film, and she'll be right in front of the camera, not just contributing tunes. Details on her exact character are still under wraps. Talks are heating up fast, with a deal expected soon. It's a bold move for the young star, blending her raw talent with Platt's timeless story of inner turmoil. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com.