Oscar-winner Julianne Moore is set to play a world-famous American soprano in an upcoming adaptation of Ann Patchett’s “Bel Canto.”
Directed by Paul Weitz , the film finds Moore’s Roxanne Coss embroiled in international, political intrigue involving a prominent Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe) and a South American guerrilla General (Demián Bechir). The original novel is a bestseller that has been translated to over 30 different languages.
The film’s official synopsis, provided via press release, goes into more detail, saying, “‘Bel Canto’ is a love story set against a backdrop of immortal music and mortal danger, which sees Roxane Coss (Moore), a famous American soprano, travel to a military dictatorship in South America to give a private concert at the birthday party of rich Japanese industrialist Katsumi Hosokawa (Watanabe). Just as a handsome gathering convenes, the house is taken over by guerrillas, led by General Benjamin (Bichir) demanding the release of their imprisoned comrades. A month long standoff ensues in which hostages and captors must overcome their differences and find their shared humanity in the face of impending disaster.”
Off of the heels of “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2,” the indie double-header of “Freeheld” and “Maggie’s Plan,” and a gingery guest spot on “Difficult People,” Moore isn’t taking a breather anytime soon. “Bel Canto,” “Wonderstruck,” “Suburbicon,” and “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” are all on her roster for 2017.
