TIFF 2023: All The Stars Coming To Toronto
06.09.2023 - 18:27
/ etcanada.com
The star power at TIFF will still be shining bright this year.
On Thursday, the Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off for its 48th year, and with it will come plenty of celebrities.
But with the Hollywood writers and actors guilds still on strike, things will be a little more subdued.
A number of productions featuring guild members have been granted waivers by their unions in order to promote their films at the festival, while many international productions uninvolved in the strikes are also being presented.
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Which Stars Are Coming To TIFF?
Sean Penn and Dakota Johnson are both expected to attend the festival with their new movie, “Daddio”, written and directed by Christy Hall.
Canadian actor Finn Wolfhard will also be at the fest with his film “Hell of a Summer”, which he stars in and co-directed with fellow actor Billy Bryk.
Actor Viggo Mortensen is going to be in town with his sophomore feature as director, “The Dead Don’t Hurt”, which received a waiver from SAG-AFTRA.
Ethan Hawke, daughter Maya Hawke and co-star Laura Linney are also expected to arrive in town for their new film “Wildcat”.
Director Taika Waititi will be at TIFF along with his new film “Next Goal Wins”.
Nicolas Cage is also likely to attend with his new film “Dream Scenario”.
Which Stars Are Skipping TIFF?
Despite Canadian director Atom Egoyan’s new film “Seven Veils” receiving a SAG waiver, star Amanda Seyfried announced that she won’t be attending the festival.
“It doesn’t feel right to head to the fest in light of the strike,” Seyfried explained on her Instagram Story.
Al Pacino stars in the film “Knox Goes Away”, but is not expected to attend, and neither