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Tom McCarthy’s new film 'A Statement' dramatizes a real 1980 U.S. congressional conference where 20 experts failed to draft a consensus statement on climate change. The movie uses verbatim transcripts from the meeting to highlight how much was known about global warming decades ago, despite political and bureaucratic inaction.
Tom McCarthy’s new film, A Statement, premiered at the 2026 New York Film Festival. The movie dramatizes a failed 1980 congressional conference on climate change, using verbatim transcripts to depict a 36-hour debate that ended without a consensus statement. Critics praise the acting and historical context but note the film’s static, talk-heavy format.
Tom McCarthy’s new film, A Statement, premiered at the 2026 New York Film Festival, dramatizing a failed 1980 congressional conference on climate change. The movie features a large ensemble including Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, and Evan Peters, using verbatim transcripts to depict a 36-hour debate that ended without a consensus statement. Critics praise the acting and historical context but note the film’s static, talk-heavy format.
Roberts, Rudd and Paulson will head back to Broadway in Bess Wohl’s Small Mouth Sounds, directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Scott Rudin and Barry Diller, with previews Feb. 18 and opening March 18 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre; the announcement coincides with a fall Broadway staging of Downstate, and producers are offering a single opt-in pricing plan for early buyers of both plays.
Producer Scott Rudin is back on Broadway this season with two new productions: Downstate, Bruce Norris’s drama about four convicted sex offenders at the Booth Theatre (previews Oct. 17, opens Nov. 15) directed by Joe Mantello; and Small Mouth Sounds, a nearly wordless comedy starring Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd (with Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Sarah Paulson, Isaac Powell) at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, beginning Feb. 18, 2027 with a March 18 opening. Rudin is producing both with Barry Diller, continuing his comeback after a 2021 departure amid bullying allegations; he has teased another Metcalf-starrer this season. A discount ticket deal links early Small Mouth Sounds sales to Downstate for the first buyers.
Julia Roberts will return to Broadway in a new production of Bess Wohl’s Small Mouth Sounds, reuniting with Paul Rudd and joining an all-star cast that includes Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Sarah Paulson and Isaac Powell. The show will be directed by Joe Mantello and produced by Scott Rudin and Barry Diller, who are also teaming on a fall Broadway revival of Downstate.
The Hollywood Reporter profiles Paul Rudd, tracing his trajectory from theater and Clueless through a string of comedies to his Marvel fame as Ant-Man, while he pursues more meaningful, hopeful work like John Carney’s Power Ballad and resists letting fame define him.
Steve Carell shared on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler that Paul Rudd warned him not to audition for The Office, saying “Don’t do it, man” and there’s “no way.” Carell ignored the advice and went on to play Michael Scott from 2005–2011, noting the pilot’s poor initial reaction but the show’s enduring impact as a source of comfort for viewers.
At SXSW, Power Ballad casts Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a music-dramedy about a wedding-band frontman who learns a song he wrote has become a hit for a fading star, prompting a globe-trotting quest to prove authorship while navigating family and friendship; Rudd delivers emotional weight, Jonas’s performance is more uneven, and the film balances heartfelt moments with comedic gaps, offering a feel-good ride for music lovers despite flaws.
Sony released a trailer for a new 'Anaconda' film starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, which is a reimagining of the 1997 snake horror movie but not a direct remake. The film follows friends remaking their favorite movie who encounter real danger in the jungle, and is set for release on December 25, 2025.
Actor Paul Rudd surprised voters at Pennsylvania polling stations by handing out water and snacks to those waiting in line for the 2024 Presidential election. Rudd, who endorsed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, expressed admiration for young voters' dedication. His gesture was praised on social media, and he joins other celebrities like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez in supporting Harris. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, running against Harris, voted in Florida, backed by figures like Elon Musk.
Actor Paul Rudd surprised voters at Temple University in Philadelphia by handing out water to those waiting in long lines to vote. The "Ant-Man" star was spotted by a reporter while incognito, wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses.
Actor Paul Rudd surprised voters at Temple University in Pennsylvania by handing out water bottles to those waiting in long lines on Election Day. Rudd expressed admiration for the young voters' dedication, noting the importance of their participation. This act of support is part of a broader trend of celebrities engaging with voters, with others like Jennifer Garner and Josh Gad also reaching out to encourage voter turnout.
Actor Paul Rudd was spotted handing out bottled water to voters waiting in long lines at polling stations in Philadelphia during the 2024 election. Rudd, who has been visiting various polling locations in Pennsylvania, expressed his admiration for the young voters' determination to cast their ballots. His gesture was captured live by MSNBC, where he also took selfies with enthusiastic first-time voters.
Actor Paul Rudd surprised students at universities in Pennsylvania by handing out water to those waiting in long lines to vote. Rudd, known for his roles in "Ant-Man" and "I Love You, Man," expressed his admiration for the young voters' dedication. This isn't the first time Rudd has supported voters; he previously handed out cookies to voters in Brooklyn during the 2020 election.