Funnyman Jerry Lewis' representatives have dismissed reports the veteran comic is ill after he took a tumble at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Friday.
Lewis, 83, is in France to promote his new independent movie Max Rose.
He arrived at the festival in a wheelchair, looking frail, and left organisers and aides concerned when he stumbled and fell on the red carpet.
But Lewis' publicists insist he just tripped, adding, "Stories of a collapse are completely erroneous. Jerry is in good health and spirits in Cannes."
Lewis has struggled with poor health for many years - he was almost paralysed following a fall during a Las Vegas show in the early 1960s. He has battled prostate cancer, diabetes, and pulmonary fibrosis, and has had two heart attacks - the latest in 2006.
He also suffered from viral meningitis a decade ago.
Lewis, 83, is in France to promote his new independent movie Max Rose.
He arrived at the festival in a wheelchair, looking frail, and left organisers and aides concerned when he stumbled and fell on the red carpet.
But Lewis' publicists insist he just tripped, adding, "Stories of a collapse are completely erroneous. Jerry is in good health and spirits in Cannes."
Lewis has struggled with poor health for many years - he was almost paralysed following a fall during a Las Vegas show in the early 1960s. He has battled prostate cancer, diabetes, and pulmonary fibrosis, and has had two heart attacks - the latest in 2006.
He also suffered from viral meningitis a decade ago.
- 5/17/2009
- WENN
Lewis starred in and directed his acclaimed 1963 comedy The Nutty Professor.
Jerry Lewis will star in Max Rose, a dramatic look at an elderly man who reflects on the key moments and people in his life. The film will shoot later this year in Los Angeles. For Lewis, returning to the screen in a starring role is a personal triumph, given the long history of health problems he has had to overcome. The notion of Lewis starring in a drama is not far-fetched. The legendary comic won rave reviews opposite Robert DeNiro in Martin Scorsese's woefully under-rated The King of Comedy in which Lewis played the dramatic lead. For more click here...
Jerry Lewis will star in Max Rose, a dramatic look at an elderly man who reflects on the key moments and people in his life. The film will shoot later this year in Los Angeles. For Lewis, returning to the screen in a starring role is a personal triumph, given the long history of health problems he has had to overcome. The notion of Lewis starring in a drama is not far-fetched. The legendary comic won rave reviews opposite Robert DeNiro in Martin Scorsese's woefully under-rated The King of Comedy in which Lewis played the dramatic lead. For more click here...
- 5/17/2009
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Here's your dose of film news for May 16, 2009:
• Jason Statham is set to star in "The Killer Elite" directed by Gary McKendry. Based on Ranulph Fiennes' novel "The Feathermen," the film follows a bunch of former British special forces members tracked down by ruthless killers. Statham, who also stars in the upcoming "The Expendables," plays a Navy Seal leaving retirement to save a good friend. (Variety)
• Spiros Stathoulopoulos is in talks to direct "Love and Let Die," about an expert seducer who runs into his long-lost childhood love. Asimakis "Alfa" Pagidas wrote the script, and Theo Alexander is in talks to play the title role. Stathoulopoulos also directed "P.V.C.-1." (The Hollywood Reporter)
• Jerry Lewis will play the lead in Daniel Noah's "Max Rose," a drama following a widower who decides to turn to his past to unlock the mysteries of his marriage and family life.
• Jason Statham is set to star in "The Killer Elite" directed by Gary McKendry. Based on Ranulph Fiennes' novel "The Feathermen," the film follows a bunch of former British special forces members tracked down by ruthless killers. Statham, who also stars in the upcoming "The Expendables," plays a Navy Seal leaving retirement to save a good friend. (Variety)
• Spiros Stathoulopoulos is in talks to direct "Love and Let Die," about an expert seducer who runs into his long-lost childhood love. Asimakis "Alfa" Pagidas wrote the script, and Theo Alexander is in talks to play the title role. Stathoulopoulos also directed "P.V.C.-1." (The Hollywood Reporter)
• Jerry Lewis will play the lead in Daniel Noah's "Max Rose," a drama following a widower who decides to turn to his past to unlock the mysteries of his marriage and family life.
- 5/16/2009
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Jerry Lewis will star in the independent drama "Max Rose" for Lightstream Pictures. It marks his first leading role in over 25 years. Lightstream is headed by producer Lawrence Inglee and co-founder Paul Currie. Inglee is a former executive with Mark Gordon with producing credits including "The Day After Tomorrow." "Max Rose" tells the story of a widower who revisits key moments in his life to unlock the mysteries of his marriage and family.According to Variety, the film will be directed by Daniel Noah from his own script, and is set to go into production in Los Angeles this fall.In Variety, Lewis stated: "We're going to show an old man who is driven by love and optimism, and by his...
- 5/15/2009
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
To star in the independent drama "Max Rose," his first since "King of Comedy."
By Amy Kaufman
Hey, lady!
Jerry Lewis will star in his first leading role in over 25 years, in the independent drama "Max Rose."
Set to go into production in L.A. this fall, the movie tells the story of a widower who explores his memories to try to explain his marraige and family. It will be directed by Daniel Noah, who also wrote the script, for Lightstream Pictures.
The 86-year-old actor had his last big role in 1983, starring in Martin Scorsese's "The King of Comedy." He had supporting roles in "Arizona Dream" ...
By Amy Kaufman
Hey, lady!
Jerry Lewis will star in his first leading role in over 25 years, in the independent drama "Max Rose."
Set to go into production in L.A. this fall, the movie tells the story of a widower who explores his memories to try to explain his marraige and family. It will be directed by Daniel Noah, who also wrote the script, for Lightstream Pictures.
The 86-year-old actor had his last big role in 1983, starring in Martin Scorsese's "The King of Comedy." He had supporting roles in "Arizona Dream" ...
- 5/15/2009
- by Lew Harris
- The Wrap
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