After a quiet year at TIFF 2023 due to industry strikes and a lack of star appearances, the Toronto International Film Festival is back in full swing for 2024. The word on the street is that this year’s festival will be buzzing like pre-COVID times, with a dazzling lineup of A-list celebrities ready to showcase their latest projects. From acclaimed actors and directors to global music icons, this year’s festival promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
Top A-list actors and actresses set to shine at TIFF 2024
This year’s TIFF lineup features some of the biggest names in Hollywood, ready to take the red carpet by storm.
Selena Gomez stars in Emilia Pérez alongside Zoe Saldaña, premiering on September 8th.
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Salma Hayek takes the lead role in Without Blood, directed by Angelina Jolie, with its premiere on September 9th.
Pamela Anderson returns to the big screen in The Last Showgirl, premiering on September 7th.
Amy Adams leads Nightbitch, directed by Marielle Heller, premiering on September 11th. Additionally, Amy Adams is set to receive the prestigious TIFF Tribute Performer Award for her outstanding contributions to the industry.
Sydney Sweeney and Jude Law co-star in Ron Howard’s Eden, premiering on September 12th.
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Hugh Grant stars in Heretic, set to premiere on September 10th.
Sandra Oh will be attending as the Honorary Chair for the TIFF Tribute Awards, further adding to the star power of the event.
Acclaimed directors and producers bringing their vision to TIFF 2024
A-list directors and producers are also set to make their mark this year, with several high-profile projects:
Angelina Jolie directs Without Blood, premiering on September 9th.
Ron Howard helms Eden, premiering on September 12th.
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David Cronenberg directs The Shrouds, premiering on September 13th. Cronenberg will also be honored with the TIFF Ebert Director Award for his legendary career in filmmaking.
Marielle Heller directs Nightbitch, premiering on September 11th.
Anderson .Paak makes his directorial debut with K-Pops, premiering on September 6th.
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Ben Stiller produces Nutcrackers, with its premiere on September 10th.
Music icons and documentaries taking center stage
The music world is also well-represented at TIFF 2024, with several documentaries and appearances from legendary artists:
Elton John is the subject of the documentary Elton John: Never Too Late, premiering on September 5th.
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Bruce Springsteen is featured in Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, premiering on September 14th.
Andrea Bocelli takes the spotlight in Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe, premiering on September 8th.
Pharrell Williams debuts his animated biopic Piece by Piece, featuring voice roles from Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar (infamously talked about lately for his rivalry with Drake), along with original tracks by Pharrell, premiering on September 6th. He is also the musical director for the animated special Dullsville and the Doodleverse, featuring Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, Swae Lee, and Coi Leray, premiering on September 7th.
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Additional notable appearances and star power
In addition to the names already mentioned, other A-listers expected to make appearances at TIFF 2024 include:
Cate Blanchett, who is involved in several projects across the festival.
Alicia Vikander, known for her involvement in key films.
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Will Ferrell, attending with his comedic presence, tied to his film Nutcrackers.
Robbie Williams, a major figure in recent music documentaries.
These stars and filmmakers contribute to a vibrant and star-studded lineup that will make TIFF 2024 a must-watch event. As the festival gets underway, Toronto will once again become a hub of glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking cinema.
