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Cannes Boss Thierry Frémaux Talks ‘Mission: Impossible’, Star Presence, Hollywood Introspection & Oscar Track Record


Thierry Frémaux Talks ‘Mission: Impossible’; Star Presence; Hollywood Introspection & Oscar Track Record

Cannes Film Festival head Thierry Frémaux has promised “a raft of big stars” at its 78th edition in May, while acknowledging the challenges facing Hollywood and questions around its future. Speaking to journalists after announcing his 2025 Official Selection in Paris on Thursday morning, Frémaux was replying to a question on whether the line-up offered the prospect of fewer Hollywood stars this year, even though names already poised to hit the red carpet include Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal and Emma Stone. “But when there are less of these sorts of film, that without a doubt leaves a mark on the Selection,” he added, noting that Cannes nonetheless had snagged the big blockbuster of the spring – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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