As part of the role, the pair curated a selection of films that inspired their Ryan Gosling-starrer ‘Project Hail Mary’ and will sit for a Q&A following a showing of the sci-fi classic ‘2001: A Space Odyssey.’
Rising actor Seyi Andes-Pelumi is also starring in the intergenerational family drama that Lindo has described as filled with “pinch me moments.”
Carlos Sanson Jr., Rosario Dawson and George Lopez will star in the feature that is currently in production in Southern California.
The actor told Collider that the sequel is “a real left turn from the first” movie, teasing that he’s excited to see how the next film turns out.
Meanwhile, Marion Bailey will pushed for best actress and Alice Bailey Johnson will be pushed for best supporting actress.
German actress Iris Berben will also receive the inaugural Evolution Icon Award at the Oct. 28 to Nov. 4 event, with actor and producer Marc Clotet heading up the jury.
The Salt Lake City native left Hollywood for Italy in the early 1960s and built a thriving B-movie career away from home.
‘Gremlins’ has original writer Chris Columbus in the director’s chair.
The Australian filmmaker behind ‘Bad Boy Bubby,’ ‘Ten Canoes’ and ‘Charlie’s Country’ will preside over the international competition jury at TIFF’s 39th edition.
“We’re thrilled,” Fathom’s head of marketing tells The Hollywood Reporter about the 40th anniversary celebration for the 1986 animated cult favorite.