Billie Eilish Tipped To Star In Film Adaptation Of Sylvia Plath’s ‘The Bell Jar’

Billie Eilish is reportedly tipped to make her feature film acting debut in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar. The two‑time Oscar‑winning musician is said to be in talks to portray Esther Greenwood, the novel’s troubled heroine. Polley, acclaimed for Women Talking, is attached as writer‑director, with Focus Features, Plan B, and StudioCanal backing the project. The adaptation revisits Plath’s influential exploration of identity and mental health, last filmed in 1979. Eilish’s casting would mark a bold crossover from music to cinema, sparking anticipation among fans and industry watchers alike.