Angelina Jolie shuns her usual glamour as she transforms into frumpy opera singer Maria Callas while filming biopic in Paris

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Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00

Written by Daily mail

        Angelina Jolie looked almost unrecognisable as she was spotted on the set of her new movie in Paris on Thursday.The actress, 48, who is starring as iconic opera singer Maria Callas in the biopic, shunned her usual glamorous look for a vintage tweed ensemble. Angelina sported a pair of thick wide brimmed spectacles as well as a greying wig which was tied into a bun. In outdoor scenes as her character walked her dogs she wore a dark suit and cropped brown overcoat. TheStepping out in the French capital, she shielded her eyes with a pair of sunglasses and added some practical ballet flats. Angelina toted a large Celine handbag and slung a beige trench coat over the top, styling her hair straight. Angelina looked worlds away from her usual Hollywood self as the first look images of the biopic Maria were released earlier this week. The actress transformed herself into the role of iconic opera singer Maria Callas for the film, which will follow her turbulent life and legacy.  In one sneak preview of Angelina as Maria, the actress goes make-up free and wears thick brown rimmed eyeglasses and a chunky knit as filming gets under way.  In another photo, the Mr and Mrs Smith star looks much more glamorous with winged eyeliner and a plush fur trimmed coat.  Angelina is lucky enough to wear some of Callas' real clothes in the film, including vintage fur items from Massimo Cantini Parrini’s archive collection. Oscar winner slipped her feet into knee-high boots and wore a silk scarf, with leather gloves and a vintage handbag.Maria, who was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century, passed away in 1977. The artist was known for her incredible range on stage as well as her turbulent love life that included a romance with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who went on to wed Jackie Kennedy.'I take very seriously the responsibility to Maria's life and legacy,' Angelina said previously in a statement. 'I will give all I can to meet the challenge.' The Tomb Raider star also mentioned the film's director, Pablo Larraín, whom she said she 'long admired.' The Tomb Raider star also mentioned the film's director, Pablo Larraín, whom she said she 'long admired.'The mother of six added: 'To be allowed the chance to tell more of Maria's story with him, and with a script by Steven Knight, is a dream.'Jolie has played famous people before: In 1998 she starred as tragic supermodel Gia Carangi in Gia and in 2007 she starred as Mariana Pearl in the film A Mighty Heart.The director, who is best known for the bio pictures Jackie (about Jackie Kennedy, played by Natalie Portman) and Spencer (about Princess Diana, played by Kristen Stewart), said: 'Having the chance to combine my two most deep and personal passions, cinema and opera, has been a long-awaited dream,' Larraín said.'To do this with Angelina, a supremely brave and curious artist, is a fascinating opportunity. A true gift.'    

source : Daily mail