TIFF 50 is here and the stars are coming out to shine!<\/p>\n
From Sept. 4-14, Toronto is pulling out the red carpet for hundreds of stars and filmmakers as they premiere their highly-anticipated work right here in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Each year, the list of internationally-renowned celebs gets bigger and brighter, and this year is one that you won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n
Here is a list of stars attending TIFF 50 to keep an eye out for as the festival quickly approaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n
ANGELINA JOLIE<\/p>\n
Angelina Jolie will be here for the premiere of her new film Couture<\/a>, which is the latest from French writer-director Alice Winocour. The film is set in the Parisian fashion industry and follows Maxine (Jolie) as she arrives in Paris to helm a video for a fashion event while she navigates personal battles. The film premieres on Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Princess of Whales Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n RYAN REYNOLDS<\/p>\n Vancouver-native Ryan Reynolds will debut his new documentary, John Candy: I Like Me<\/a>, where the artist worked as a producer. The film celebrates beloved comedic actor John Candy, showing heartfelt testimonies from family and friends. The movie is set to premiere on Sept. 4 at the Princess of Whales Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n KEANU REEVES<\/p>\n Audiences can catch Canadian actor Keanu Reeves as he comes to the festival for a premiere of the comedy Good Fortune<\/a>. Written and directed by Aziz Ansari, the film stars Reeves alongside Seth Rogan, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh. Good Fortune premieres on Sept. 6 at Roy Thomson Hall.<\/p>\n CHARLI XCX<\/p>\n Who said you could only see Hollywood stars at TIFF? Pop star Charli xcx will take to Toronto for the world premiere of Erupcja<\/a>, directed by filmmaker Pete Ohs. Charli stars alongside Polish actress Lena Gora in the film as the British tourist Bethany, who tries to ditch an incoming marriage proposal by her boyfriend Rob (Will Madden) while on vacation in Poland. The world premiere will take place on Sept. 4 at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.\u00a0<\/p>\n SCARLETT JOHANSSON<\/p>\n Scarlett Johansson is set to walk the red carpet as her film Eleanor the Great <\/a>makes its North American premiere. Johansson\u2019s directorial debut film stars June Squibb as Eleanor (Squibb), who pretends to be a holocaust survivor and soon finds herself in a lot of trouble. The film premieres on Sept. 4 at the Scotiabank Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n MATTHEW MCONAUGHEY<\/p>\n Catch Matthew McConaughey on the red carpet for the world premiere of The Lost Bus<\/a>. The film, directed by Paul Greengrass, is a dramatic mystery starring McConaughey and America Farrera, and is based on events that transpired during the California Camp Fire. The film will premiere on Sept. 5 at the Princess of Whales Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n KERRY WASHINGTON<\/p>\n Scandal star Kerry Washington will touch down in the 6ix for the world premiere of her film, The Six Triple Eight.<\/a> The movie, by Tyler Perry, follows the story of Washington\u2019s character who leads a WWII battalion made up of mostly women of colour.\u00a0<\/p>\n DWAYNE JOHNSON<\/p>\n The famous \u201cThe Rock\u201d will also be coming to town. Dwayne Johnson is set to attend the North American premiere of his film, The Smashing Machine.<\/a> The biography, directed by Benny Safdie, tells the powerful story of MMA and UFC pioneer, Mark Kerr. The film will premiere on Sept. 4 at the Scotiabank Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n SYDNEY SWEENEY<\/p>\n Sydney Sweeney makes her return to TIFF for the world premiere of Christy<\/a>. The film, directed by David Michod, chronicles the life of women\u2019s boxing pioneer Christy Martin, played by the Euphoria star. The film premiers on Sept 5. at the Princess of Whales Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n