Toni Collette made a surprise visit to the Cinema Troisi during her Italian vacation, supporting director Ari Aster at the screening for his new film, “Beau is Afraid”. Cinema Troisi is a unique space in the European landscape: a historic movie theater with 300 seats in the center of Rome, restored to the city and equipped with the most advanced projection technologies. It includes a study room-library, a foyer-bar, a bright terrace, and a multifunctional space for exhibitions and events. According to Collette’s Instagram, it was pure coincidence:

Yesterday afternoon I ran into @ari.aster in the #villaborghesegardens. We we’re so shocked and surprised to see each other there. I asked what he was doing in Rome and he told me they were screening a couple of his (other) films at @cinematroisi – and yes, naturally, I invited myself along. I am SO HAPPY I did. @beauisafraid is incredible?! What a film! What a creative force Ari is. I am so lucky to have worked with him at the beginning of his journey which continues to astonish and unfurl with grace and brilliance. Such an amazing energy to the night. EXCELLENT film. Warm and inspiring people. A jewel of a cinema. A true celebration of an original voice. Thank you for letting me tag along Ari, you legend.

Clint Eastwood’s upcoming film, “Juror #2”, is set to shoot in Savannah, Georgia, and Los Angeles. The actor-director will apparently starin the film as well, alongside previously announced Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Zoey Deutch. The film is set during a murder trial where one of the jurors (Hoult) slowly realises he killed the victim in a reckless-driving accident and tries to save the defendant without incriminating himself. Hoult’s character struggles with deciding whether to save himself by manipulating the jury or turning himself in. Collette plays the prosecutor. Eastwood directs the feature from a script penned by Jonathan Abrams. Eastwood is also producing the film along with Adam Goodman, Tim Moore, Matt Skiena, and Jessica Meier. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Jeremy Bell are executive producing. “Juror #2” is set to begin filming this month. However, with the ongoing WGA writers’ strike, the timeline may shift. A release date is to be announced.

On Saturday, Toni Collette attended an in-person FYC event in Los Angeles hosted by Prime Video to promote the recently released “The Power”, which Prime is boosting for Emmy consideration. An online version of the appearance has not been released yet. Pictures have been added to the photo gallery.

While recently sorting out my archives Ifound a couple of magazine articles that have not been scanned for the site, or were replaced in better quality – including some fantastic cover stories from the Australian Sunday and Filmink magazines. For a complete overview, have a look at the list below.

Very exciting news courtesy The Hollywood Reporter, let’s all cross our fingers for it to happen: Legendary actor-director Clint Eastwood is gearing up to make yet another film for his longtime studio home, Warner Bros. The 92-year-old is in the process of casting Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in Juror No. 2., a legal drama that is set up at Warners. After months of trying to find the right combination of actors and weeks of talks with Hoult and Collette, official offers to the actors went out Thursday. Juror No. 2 will take place during a murder trial and follows a juror, to be played Hoult, who realizes that he may have caused the victim’s death. He must decide whether to manipulate the jury to save himself, or reveal the truth and turn himself in. Collette would play the prosecutor. A production start of mid-June is being eyed, which will make Eastwood 93 years old when cameras begin to roll, making him one of the oldest filmmakers still working. Eastwood is producing the movie with Adam Goodman, the former production president of Paramount-turned-producer. Tim Moore and Jessica Meier are also producing.

Lots of new video additions today. Toni Collette has been busy this week promoting “Mafia Mamma” in the United States with press junkets and talkshow appearances on “Watch What Happens Live” and “The Drew Barrymore Show”. A list of all added clips can be found below. Screencaptures from all appearances have been added to the photo gallery. “Mafia Mamma” is in theaters today, and new episodes of “The Power” are added to Prime Video each Friday.