Angelina Jolie Enters Deal With Fremantle To Develop ‘Sophisticated, Powerful’ Film & TV Projects

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Angelina Jolie is expanding her reach as an actor and filmmaker, thanks to a new multi-year deal with Freemantle. According to a news release from the production company, which produces TV series ranging from “American Idol” to Apple TV+ drama “The Mosquito Coast”, the three-year deal will see Jolie partner with Freemantle to “jointly develop a sophisticated, powerful, and internationally focused slate of feature films, documentaries, and original series in which she will produce, direct, and/or star — based on each individual project.” As the release adds, “Angelina Jolie and Fremantle share a global perspective on important storytelling, championing underserved and diverse voices from across the world.” READ MORE: Angelina Jolie Defends The Rights Of Refugees Globally As Ukrainians Flee Their Country For her first project, Jolie will produce and direct the feature film “Without Blood”, with production set to begin in Italy in May.

Featuring a screenplay adapted by Jolie from the international bestseller by Alessandro Baricco, “Without Blood” is described as “an unforgettable fable about war, revenge, memory, and healing,” while additional feature projects, documentaries and original series will be announced soon. “To have the freedom to tell important stories and bring them to a global audience is at the heart of this agreement with Fremantle,” said Jolie in a statement. “I am excited to be working with such a passionate and forward-looking team that has an international perspective.” READ MORE: Angelina Jolie Shares Powerful Letter From Afghan Woman Detailing Horrors Under Taliban Rule Jennifer Mullin, global CEO with Fremantle, added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Angelina, joining creative