We hope that for her performance in the title role of her latest movie Florence Foster Jenkins that Meryl Streep will for once sing really badly.
Directed by Stephen Frears ('The Queen') from a script by Nicholas Martin ('Big Bad World') its the very true story of a tone deaf opera diva who was probably the worst singer in the world. At the beginning of the last century wealthy socialite Jenkins was known for having legions of fans despite the fact that she was unable to hit a high note and it always remained unclear whether opera-goers showed up for her performances out of adoration for the singer or a strong desire to get a good laugh.
Evidently the voice that Jenkins heard in her head was beautiful and her partner and aristocratic manager St Clair Bayfield (played by Hugh Grant) was determined to protect Florence from the truth. Tony winner Nina Arianda, Simon Helberg, and Rebecca Ferguson also star.
Pathe have just released this first trailer of the movie that should be released in theaters in the summer.
