#TIFF18: DAY TWO – JULIA ROBERTS, TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET, ARMIE HAMMER, STEVE CARELL, ISSA RAE + SEVERAL MORE STARS SPOTTED

By Mr. Will Wong

Day two of TIFF ’18 has gone exceedingly-well and we’re happy to deliver you some of that starpower we witnessed around the City! While stars of breakout hit CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet, were busy promoting their latest projects around town, one thing’s clear – fans still very much are in love with these two actors. Everywhere I went, new faces were asking where they could find Chalamet, walking around proudly displaying their memorabilia from the Film.

While we caught wind of BEAUTIFUL BOY stars Steve Carell and quietly entering and exiting their hotel, followed by a dinner at Sotto Sotto Thursday night, they were out in full force today and we’re thrilled to have snapped them, taking-in that adoration and excitement for the Drama based on a true story and memoirs from a father and son who went through the rigors of addiction and rose above. Fans not only queued hours on the Red Carpets at the Elgin and Roy Thomson Hall to see them, they also waited at the back of the theatre for a chance to see them exit too.

 

 

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The Cast of #BeautifulBoy at #TIFF18: #TimotheeChalamet, #SteveCarell and #AmyRyan. My fourth pic with Tim! He remembered me right away and high-fived me! #TIFF #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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We once again were blessed by Queen Julia Roberts‘ presence this year, promoting not one but two projects – a new Amazon Series titled HOMECOMING and her latest Film, BEN IS BACK which is said to place her in prime contention for an Oscar as a mother who must stop her family from falling into shambles after her son (Lucas Hedges) resurfaces and she realizes he’s still in harm’s way. Fans queued hours to see her at Ryerson Theatre and got exactly what they asked for as she graced the Red Carpet, signing several autographs.

 

 

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Queen Julia Roberts at #TIFF18 for Amazon Series #Homecoming and #BenisBack. #TIFF #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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HOMECOMING was developed by Sam Esmail, who happens to be married to SHAMELESS star Emmy Rossum and we got a pleasant surprise spotting her tonight!

 

 

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You never know who you’ll see at #TIFF, including #Shameless star #EmmyRossum! #TIFF18 #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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We still remember fondly the last time Dev Patel was at TIFF with LION and we loved that Film so much. Excitement is just as high for his two TIFF ’18 Films, HOTEL MUMBAI and THE WEDDING GUEST. We spotted his MUMBAI Co-Stars Armie Hammer and Jason Isaacs out too!

 

 

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Always a joy seeing #DevPatel, back at #TIFF with #HotelMumbai which premiered tonight! He also has #TheWeddingGuest at #TIFF18. Co-star #JasonIsaacs also was a delight! #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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Armed and ready! Loved seeing #ArmieHammer back at #TIFF for #HotelMumbai! Always time for a group pic! #torontointernationalfilmfestival #TIFF18

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DONNYBROOK premiered at Winter Garden Theatre tonight and stars Frank Grillo, Jamie Bell and up-and-comer Margaret Qualley (daughter of Andie McDowell). It centers on two men from very different worlds, competing in a bare-knuckle brawl.

 

 

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The Cast of #Donnybrook at #TIFF18: #FrankGrillo, #MargaretQualley (daughter of Andie McDowell) and #JamieBell. #TIFF #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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We cannot conceal our excitement for the adaptation of Angie Thomas’ THE HATE U GIVE and we are delighted by chance to have come across a few cast members: Sabrina Carpenter, Issa Rae and Lamar Jones.

 

 

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Pleasure meeting some of the Cast of #TheHateUGive including: #SabrinaCarpenter (who made me crack-up), #IssaRae and #LamarJohnson! #TIFF #TIFF18 #torontointernationalfilmfestival

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Others we spotted around town, including Jude Law at TIFF ’18 for VOX LUX, which saw Natalie Portman arriving a bit late for, plus legend Danny Glover, who is at the Festival with The Old Man & The Gun, plus up-and-comer RJ Cyler (Power Rangers):

 

 

 

We were up and at ’em early and so honoured to appear on Breakfast Television with Winston Sih! In case you missed it, you can watch it again here:

 

More to come tomorrow!

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)