Last week, Angelina Jolie announced her role as executive producer on the musical adaptation of The Outsiders from S.E. Hinton’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola ‘s 1983 film .

On August 14, People confirmed that Angelina Jolie’s daughter – Vivienne – inspired her to participate in the project. Vivienne was closely involved in the production as Jolie’s volunteer assistant.

“Vivienne reminds me of my mother because she does not focus on being the center of attention but is someone who silently supports others’ creativity. She is very thoughtful and seriously works hard to understand best.” about how to contribute to the production of the musical,” Angelina Jolie said.

Mother and daughter saw the world premiere of The Outsiders at La Jolla Playhouse in California (USA) earlier this year, then met author Hinton, who wrote the book of the same name when he was a teenager – in his early teens. Vivienne’s age.

A source close to Angelina Jolie said: “Angelina is very excited about this new project. She believes that this is a musical for all ages but especially resonates with young people. She is always listening.” and working with young people at every stage of their careers, especially in bringing this work to life on Broadway.”

The Outsiders is directed by Danya Taymor, based on a script by Adam Rapp and Justin Levine; music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival, Justin Levine; Justin Levine is in charge of music supervision, arrangement, and arrangement; Choreography by Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman.

Angelina Jolie said in a press release last week that she feels “very lucky to be a part of this special musical.”

“I studied at the Lee Strasberg Academy, where I realized my first love as a performer, which was theater. I hope to be able to contribute while continuing to learn from the team this wonderful team – people I’ve worked with – ever since my daughter took me to see the show at La Jolla Playhouse,” the Oscar-winning actress said.

Angelina Jolie also collaborated with her two sons: Maddox (22 years old) and Pax Thien (19 years old) in the new film Without Blood , which she directed. Both work in the director’s assistant department, acting as a liaison between the director and other departments of the film crew.

“We work well together. When the film crew is at its best, it’s like a big family, so everything happens very naturally,” Angelina Jolie told People last August.