AFI Fest 2023 is set to feature an exciting lineup of film premieres, adding to the allure of Hollywood’s annual film celebration. Among the most anticipated screenings are the red-carpet arrivals of movies that have generated considerable buzz in the fall film festival circuit. Netflix’s “Jay Kelly,” directed by Noah Baumbach and starring George Clooney, Sony Pictures Classics’ “Nuremberg,” Gus Van Sant’s “Dead Man’s Wire,” and Sydney Sweeney’s boxing biopic “Christy” are poised to captivate audiences.
The festival runs from October 22 to 26 at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre. The much-anticipated Gala Screening of “Jay Kelly” is scheduled for October 23, followed by “Nuremberg” on October 24. “Dead Man’s Wire” will captivate afternoon audiences on October 25, while “Christy” will premiere in the evening. These films are joined by “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” from 20th Century Studios and world debuts like Focus Features’ “Song Sung Blue” and Paramount’s “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants.”
Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO, expressed the festival’s mission of embracing global stories that resonate on the big screen. A special screenings section will accompany the premieres, featuring the U.S. debut of “Bad Apples” and the world premiere of Thom Zimny’s “Nebraska Live,” among others. This diverse lineup promises to surprise and delight cinephiles, enhancing AFI Fest’s reputation as a distinguished platform for both established and emerging talents.
Highlighting the festival is “Jay Kelly,” where Clooney’s character embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery amidst fame, accompanied by Adam Sandler as his manager. “Nuremberg,” featuring Rami Malek and Russell Crowe, delves into the gripping post-war legal battles. In “Dead Man’s Wire,” Gus Van Sant revisits a notorious kidnapping case from 1977. Meanwhile, “Christy” tells the inspirational true story of Christy Martin, a pioneering woman in boxing.
As AFI Fest prepares to roll out the red carpet for these enticing films, Los Angeles audiences can anticipate an array of tales that challenge, illuminate, and celebrate the human experience.