In a press release announcing Jolie's involvement, President of Paramount Vantage John Lesher said, "I hope the film will serve as a lasting remembrance of Danny's life and the incredible journey Mariane endured to uncover the truth. I am tremendously proud to join Michael, Angelina, Brad, along with Mariane in sharing this courageous story with all those who have been touched by it. Michael Winterbottom has given an authenticity to so many thought provoking films during his career and Danny and Mariane's story will be treated with the same respect and urgency he has brought to his considerable body of work."
The real Mariane Pearl commented, "I am delighted that Angelina Jolie will be playing my role in the adaptation of my book. I deeply admire her work and what she is committed to. I am also happy that Michael Winterbottom, a versatile and talented director who genuinely loves truth will be working on this project as well."
A Mighty Heart explores why journalist Daniel Pearl was in Karachi, Pakistan, his kidnapping, the efforts to locate him after he disappeared, and the days leading up to his murder.
Source: Paramount Vantage
