Los Angeles – Actress Cynthia Erivo and filmmaker James Mangold will be honored at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Institute announced that Erivo will receive the Visionary Award for her outstanding work in the entertainment industry. She has previously served as a jury member at the festival and starred in the film “Drift,” which she also produced.
Currently, Erivo is getting a lot of praise for her role as Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, in the movie “Wicked,” based on a popular Broadway show. She has also starred in films like “Widows” and “Harriet.” Erivo shared her gratitude, saying, “Sundance has always been a place for strong voices and important stories. It’s a privilege to celebrate storytelling with so many amazing creators. This honor encourages me to keep supporting diverse stories that connect and uplift us all.”
James Mangold, known for directing successful movies like “Girl, Interrupted,” “Walk the Line,” “Logan,” and “Ford v Ferrari,” will receive the Trailblazer Award. This award recognizes his strong dedication and contributions to cinema. Mangold expressed his feelings, stating, “Sundance has been many things for me; a dream, a place to work on my script for ‘Cop Land,’ and a festival where I debuted my first film, ‘Heavy.’ I’m grateful that Sundance sees my work as worthy of this honor.”
The Sundance Film Festival will take place from January 23 to February 2, 2025, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.
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