New York Film Festival to Proceed with ‘May December’ Opening Night Premiere Despite Heavy Rains, Flooding
variety.comAngelique Jackson Despite heavy rains which have closed some New York City subway lines, schools and movie theaters — including Alamo Drafthouse locations — the New York Film Festival plans to move forward with its opening night screening of Netflix’s “May December” on Friday.
The soapy drama is scheduled for a 6 p.m. showing at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall to kick off the 61st annual festival, followed by a second showing at 9 p.m.
Filmmaker Todd Haynes is scheduled to participate in a post-screening Q&A, but stars Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore are not expected to attend due to the ongoing actors strike.
Following the screening, annual festival sponsor Campari throws a glitzy after-party at Tavern on the Green. Organizers confirmed to Variety that, as of Friday afternoon, the events will proceed as planned.
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