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Julia Roberts' 'After the Hunt' Premieres at Venice With Ovation and Rare Date Night

She positions the drama as a conversation-starter on #MeToo-era issues ahead of its October theatrical rollout.

Overview

  • Roberts and husband Danny Moder walked the Venice red carpet for the world premiere, marking a rare public date night for the couple.
  • The screening prompted a standing ovation of about six minutes led by director Luca Guadagnino, with Roberts appearing emotional during the applause.
  • Roberts posted a behind-the-scenes Instagram photo cuddling with Moder during a quiet canal boat ride in Venice.
  • At a festival press conference, she said the film aims to provoke debate around workplace dynamics and #MeToo-related questions rather than deliver definitive statements.
  • After the Hunt features Andrew Garfield, Ayo Edebiri, Michael Stuhlbarg, Nora Garrett and Chloë Sevigny, and opens in select theaters Oct. 10 before a wider Oct. 17 release.