Just look at that headline — this is quite the combination of cinematic talent. A project once mooted for Darren Aronofsky, he moved over to the producer’s desk, snagged his "Black Swan" star Natalie Portman and acclaimed director Pablo Larrain ("No,""The Club") for "Jackie," and the first look has arrived.
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As you might’ve already surmised from the title, Portman is playing Jacqueline Kennedy in the story that follows Jackie Kennedy during the four days between her husband’s infamous assassination and his burial. The script by Noah Oppenheim, which landed on the Black List in 2010, finds the First Lady caught up in the wrangling between the Kennedy camp and Lyndon Johnson’s crew who are eager to obtain leadership, and move into the White House as soon as possible.
Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, and John Hurt co-star in the movie, which is now shooting. So perhaps we’ll see it on the festival circuit next fall? Fingers crossed. [Deadline]
It gives me the same feeling as Nicole Kidman playing Grace de Monaco or Naomi Watts playing Diana…
Portman can project a certain physical delicacy and charm, but lacks the presence that Jackie commanded. I\’m not saying Portman can\’t do it. I\’m saying she hasn\’t given us anything that looks like it before, and though Portman is quite fetching, she really doesn\’t compare to Jackie looks wise so she\’ll have to make it up with her performance.
You say that like it\’s a fact. Her beauty and grace is comparable to Jackie. Her acting career has come a long way; I think she\’ll be up to the challenge.
Just by that picture, you can see Portman can\’t do justice to Jackie\’s beauty. She\’ll have to give one hell of a performance.
Jackie is quite an ambitious stretch for Portman. Curious as to whether she can pull it off.