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For her first live-action role since giving birth, Angelina Jolie will star in “A Mighty Heart” as Mariane Pearl — widow of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl, who was killed by terrorists. The film will examine his reasons for being in Pakistan, his abduction and his wife’s attempts to find him. “I am delighted that Angelina Jolie will be playing my role in the adaptation of my book,” said Pearl.

A source said: “She’s horrified that Brad has handed the role meant for her to Angelina. “It was Jen who actually persuaded Daniel Pearl’s wife to sell them the movie rights.
“She hoped it would win her an Oscar. It is heartless, but the bottom line is Brad got ownership of Plan B in the divorce settlement, so he can do what he likes.”

Filming is expected to begin within the next five weeks. The picture directed by Michael Winterbottom, who previously made the Middle East-themed films, “The Road to Guantanamo” and “In This World,” which is based on Pearl’s memoir, will focus on then-pregnant Pearl’s search for her husband after he was abducted by Pakistani terrorists thought to be tied to al-Qaida through the time his mutilated body was discovered.
“I am delighted that Angelina Jolie will be playing my role in the adaptation of my book,” Pearl told Daily Variety. “I deeply admire her work and what she is committed to.”