Billie Eilish plays Esther Greenwood in Sarah Polley’s film adaptation of The Bell Jar. Focus Features announced on September 8 that production had wrapped. The part is Eilish’s first feature-film acting role.
Who is making the adaptation?
Polley wrote the screenplay and directed the film, based on Sylvia Plath’s novel. Plan B, STUDIOCANAL and Joy Coalition produced it. Polley previously directed and adapted Women Talking.
Who plays the other characters?
Carey Mulligan plays Esther’s mother, Mrs. Greenwood, and Danielle Deadwyler plays Dr. Nolan. Dylan Hawco plays Buddy Willard; Lili Taylor plays Jay Cee; Ella Beatty plays Joan; Maggie Kuntz plays Doreen; Ike Barinholtz plays Lenny; and Connor Storrie plays Marco.
When is The Bell Jar coming out?
Focus Features has not announced a release date or an official U.S. age rating. The studio has confirmed the completed shoot and the cast, but has not released a trailer or film stills. The photos here are archival images of the people involved.
