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‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched


The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a new Pope.

“Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, is helmed by director Edward Berger and was an award season contender earlier this year, earning an Oscar nomination for best picture, best actor and numerous other kudos and noms. It was during this period the “Conclave” cast attended the SAG Awards, where star Isabella Rossellini said on stage: “First of all, we would like to wish Pope Francis a quick recovery.” In the aftermath of Pope Francis’ death, several big names in Hollywood shared emotional tributes to him on social media.

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