Los Angeles, March 12 -- Grammy-winning music icon Billie Eilish is reportedly being considered for the lead role in a forthcoming cinematic adaptation of "The Bell Jar", potentially marking her first major appearance as a lead actor in a feature film.
Set in the1950s, "The Bell Jar" chronicles teenage student Esther Greenwood as she grapples with intense mental health struggles. The character is sent to a psychiatrist, bounces around mental institutions, and attempts to dismantle her learned understanding of traditional gender roles.
The release will be directed and adapted by Sarah Polley. According to industry reports, Polley and Eilish are attached to the project with producer Joy Gorman Wettels's Joy Coalition. The publication stated...