The Bell Jar Revival: What's at Stake in Sarah Polley's Adaptation The news that Billie Eilish will star alongside Carey Mulligan and Ike Barinholtz in Sarah Polley's adaptation of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar has sparked a mix of excitement and trepidation.
Casting the young singer songwriter as Esther Greenwood, the protagonist struggling with ambition, identity, and mental health, is a bold move that highlights the enduring relevance of the novel, first published in 1963.
Polley's decision to adapt The Bell Jar is not surprising given her previous work on films like Women Talking , which also explores themes of female empowerment and womanhood.