Angelina Jolie Will Direct Brad Pitt in “Powerful” New Drama

Julie Miller

Nine years after appearing together onscreen in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are confirmed to co-star in a new movie together. Universal confirms this afternoon that the duo will appear together in a film called By the Sea, which was written and will be directed by Jolie. Universal Pictures chairwoman Donna Langley confirmed the news, adding: "Angelina continues to showcase her extraordinary storytelling abilities in front of and behind the camera, and we are thrilled to extend our relationship with her on By the Sea. . .Angelina and Brad represent two of Hollywood's brightest talents, and we are excited to be a part of their collaboration on this powerful piece."

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Univesal is currently producing Unbroken, Jolie's sophomore directorial effort, about Olympian and war hero Louis Zamperini. Earlier this month, it was reported that Jolie and Pitt will film a joint project together-now, presumably By the Sea-in Malta.

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While little is known about the drama, Jolie has revealed a few details about the script: "I wrote something a few years ago for Brad and me. . .Just for fun. Just an independent little art piece. Because we don't get to do those as much as we'd like. But it's something really small and experimental."

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