Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward Doc From Ethan Hawke Heads to CNN+
thewrap.comand others to voice segments of the original transcribed interviews for “The Last Movie Stars.” Hawke also interviewed several of Newman’s daughters for insights into their parents and has contemporary interviews with Sally Field, Melanie Griffith and Martin Scorsese discussing what made Woodward and Newman’s careers unique. “Exploring Woodward and Newman through their 50-year love affair has proven more rewarding than I could have imagined.
Their work, philanthropy, and lives serve as a kind of North Star, illuminating what a substantive, meaningful life can look like,” Hawke said in a statement. “Ethan’s brilliant vision illuminates what fascinates us about Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman in a film worthy of their talents and passions,” Amy Entelis, executive vice president for talent and content development for CNN Worldwide, said in a statement. “We look forward to sharing this unique, multi-chapter story with CNN+ subscribers.”“The Last Movie Stars” will debut on CNN+ after the service launches later this year.
The film will also later be available on the streaming service HBO Max. Ethan Hawke, who previously directed “Seymour: An Introduction,” completed the film together with Nook House Productions.
Martin Scorsese is also an executive producer on the film. In addition to Scorsese, Entelis, and Courtney Sexton are executive producers for the film.
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