Based on the cast alone, this upcoming action movie sounds like a good watch. According to Deadline, Halle Berry is joining Angelina Jolie in an upcoming film titled “Maude v Maude,” which is being described as a James Bond v. Jason Bourne-inspired action-packed flick. What’s more, both women will be starring in and producing the movie, which has officially been picked up by Warner Bros, the publication reports. As we all know, Berry is no stranger when it comes to playing roles that require her to perform all sorts of stunts, having previously starred in films such as “Catwoman,” “John Wick: Chapter Two,” and 2002’s “Die Another Day,” where she played Bond girl Giacinta “Jinx” Johnson.
Jolie, too, has worked up quite the impressive credentials of being a total alpha female on-screen in movies such as “Salt,” “Wanted,” and “Lara Croft: Tom Raider,” to name a few. So, seeing these two women join forces for an upcoming motion picture sounds rather promising. Per the aforementioned publication, multiple studios went into an “intense” bidding war over the project while specific details pertaining to the plot currently remain under wraps as the movie remains in its early stages of development.
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Aside from having portrayed similar roles throughout their careers, Berry and Jolie are both Academy Award winners — yet, their upcoming film will be the first time they have worked together on the big screen. While there was also said to have been a huge interest from streaming giants to secure the rights, sources say that Warner Bros made an “impressive eight-figure bid you haven’t been seeing from studios as often these days.”
Berry’s breakthrough role came in the 1992 romantic comedy “Boomerang.” Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the movie starred Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and David Alan Grier. Berry played the role of Angela Lewis, a strong and independent woman who works at a marketing firm. The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $131 million worldwide. Berry’s performance was praised, and it opened the doors for more leading roles in Hollywood.
In 2001, Berry starred in the drama “Monster’s Ball,” directed by Marc Forster. Berry played the role of Leticia Musgrove, a woman who is struggling to cope with the execution of her husband. The movie was well-received, and Berry’s performance was praised for its emotional depth and vulnerability. The role earned her several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress, making her the first African-American woman to win the award.
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Berry’s performance in “Monster’s Ball” was not her only critically acclaimed role. In 1999, she starred in the made-for-television movie “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge,” where she played the role of the legendary actress Dorothy Dandridge. The role earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film. Berry’s performance was praised for its authenticity and depth, and it further solidified her reputation as a versatile and talented actress.
In 2002, Berry made history by becoming the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her win for “Monster’s Ball” was a significant moment in Hollywood, as it highlighted the lack of diversity in the film industry. Berry’s emotional acceptance speech, where she dedicated the award to “every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has been opened,” made headlines around the world.