First set photos reveal Grammy-winning singer transformed into Sylvia Plath’s iconic character Esther Greenwood for Sarah Polley’s highly anticipated film.

Billie Eilish has officially stepped into the world of feature films, with the first images from the set of The Bell Jar offering fans a glimpse of the Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer in her debut leading movie role.

The newly released set photos show Eilish transformed into Esther Greenwood, the protagonist of Sylvia Plath’s acclaimed 1963 novel, sporting auburn-brown hair, bold red lipstick and elegant 1950s-inspired outfits.

Billie Eilish transforms into Esther Greenwood

The 23-year-old singer was photographed filming scenes in Toronto, which has been transformed into a recreation of mid-century New York City for the production.

One of the newly released images shows Eilish walking through a vintage city street while wearing a red knit sweater, fully embracing the period setting of the film.

The Bell Jar follows Esther Greenwood as she struggles with ambition, identity and mental health after landing a prestigious internship at a fashion magazine, exploring themes that have made Sylvia Plath’s novel a literary classic.

Sarah Polley directs literary adaptation

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Sarah Polley is directing and adapting The Bell Jar, marking her first feature film since the critically acclaimed Women Talking.

The adaptation has generated significant anticipation, with Polley taking on one of modern literature’s most celebrated and emotionally complex novels.

Carey Mulligan joins the cast

Joining Billie Eilish in the film is two-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan, who portrays Esther Greenwood’s mother, Mrs. Greenwood.

The project brings together an accomplished cast as it adapts Sylvia Plath’s iconic coming-of-age novel for the big screen.

Billie Eilish expands her acting career

While The Bell Jar marks Eilish’s first feature film role, it is not her first acting appearance.

The singer previously appeared in Prime Video’s Swarm in 2023, earning praise for her performance and sparking interest in her acting abilities.

Beyond acting, Eilish remains one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated artists, having won two Academy Awards alongside her brother Finneas for the James Bond theme No Time to Die and What Was I Made For? from Barbie.

With production underway, The Bell Jar represents a major milestone in Billie Eilish’s career as she transitions from global music superstar to leading actress.