The Cannes Film Festival was abuzz with excitement as Billy Zane, a 90s Hollywood icon known for his role in Titanic, made a stunning appearance. Zane looked completely unrecognizable as he unveiled his new project, Waltzing with Brando. The film is based on Bernard Judge's memoir and follows the life of Marlon Brando from 1969 to 1974 when he purchased a secluded atoll in the South Pacific. Zane, 58, will be taking on his biggest transformation yet, channeling his inner Brando for the role. [b4e17647]
In addition to his appearance for Waltzing with Brando, Zane also attended the red carpet premiere of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at Cannes. The film, directed by George Miller, serves as a prequel to the hit movie Mad Max: Fury Road. Zane's presence added to the star-studded event, creating even more anticipation for the film's release. [b4e17647]
The release date for Waltzing with Brando has not been announced yet. However, Zane and the film's producers have committed to giving a percentage of the proceeds to the locals of Tetiaroa, the atoll that Brando purchased. This gesture highlights the importance of supporting the community and giving back to the places where films are made. [b4e17647]
Meanwhile, Sean Penn, who famously portrayed gay activist Harvey Milk in a 2008 film, has spoken out about Hollywood's casting practices. Penn states that he would not be chosen for the role of Milk in today's social climate due to Hollywood's 'timid and artless' policy of not casting straight actors to play gay characters. Penn reflects on his role in the film 'Milk' and expresses his belief that his casting would not happen in today's industry. This debate over whether heterosexual actors should be cast for gay roles has divided Hollywood stars. Tom Hanks has also expressed that he would not have taken his Oscar-winning role as a gay character in 'Philadelphia' if he was cast today. Actor Zachary Quinto remarks that it is often rare to see openly out gay actors playing straight roles compared to the reverse. Stanley Tucci defends straight actors taking on gay roles, stating that an actor is an actor is an actor. [75834ec8] [b4e17647]
In a separate incident, Scarlett Johansson, a prominent Hollywood actress, was inappropriately groped by interviewer Isaac Mizrahi during a live TV broadcast at the 2006 Golden Globes. Mizrahi, a gay fashion designer, claimed his actions were a 'natural response' and a misunderstanding. He later reflected on the incident as a 'confluence of mistakes.' The incident received significant negative media coverage, highlighting issues of inappropriate behavior and boundaries in Hollywood. [78b667cf]