Ten-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar winning songwriter Billie Eilish "is in advanced talks to make her acting movie debut" as Esther Greenwood in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath's classic novel, The Bell Jar," Deadline reported.
Oscar winner Sarah Polley (Women Talking, Away From Her, Alias Grace) is attached to direct and write the script for the film, which Focus Features is closing a deal to back and distribute in the U.S.
The Bell Jar is being produced by Joy Gorman Wettels (Little House on the Prairie, 13 Reasons Why), Plan B Entertainment, and StudioCanal. Gorman Wettels "originated the project through her company Joy Coalition, packaging the project with Eilish and Polley and partnering with Plan B and StudioCanal ahead of Focus boarding," Deadline noted.