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Jeremy Strong Reflects on Cannes 2025: A Celebration of Cinema and ‘Conclave’ Comparisons

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CANNES, France — The 2025 Cannes Film Festival has concluded, and jury member Jeremy Strong is reflecting on the unique experience he shared with fellow judges and filmmakers during the nearly two-week event. In a recent press conference, Strong likened his time on the jury to the film “Conclave,” appreciating the deep connections formed among the group. “This has been a really wonderful experience,” Strong noted, emphasizing the significant and engaging interactions with jurors. His “Conclave” analogy was particularly apt given the concurrent welcoming of a new Pope at the Vatican. The film, featuring a … Read more

Jeremy Strong Reflects on the Honor and Inspiration of Joining the Cannes Film Festival Jury

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CANNES, France — Actor Jeremy Strong expressed his profound appreciation for being part of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, emphasizing the creative inspiration he has gained from the experience. Serving on the prestigious jury, Strong is one of several prominent film industry figures tasked with evaluating 21 films as contenders for the coveted Palme d’Or. Strong described participating in the festival as an honor, highlighting the invigorating nature of the films he and his colleagues have screened. The actor, known for his role in the acclaimed series “Succession,” shared his thoughts on the … Read more

Jeremy Strong Draws Parallels Between Cannes Jury Duty and Papal Selection, Celebrates the Art of Filmmaking

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CANNES, France — Actor Jeremy Strong recently opened up about his experience serving on the jury for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The star of “Succession” expressed that the role felt akin to the process of selecting a new pope, drawing a parallel to the dramatic depiction in the Oscar-nominated film “Conclave.” In remarks shared during a press conference, Strong, 46, conveyed a sense of inspiration from the films viewed during the festival. He noted that the jury awarded the coveted Palme d’Or to Jafar Panahi’s film, “It Was Just an Accident,” highlighting the emotional … Read more

Candler Man Sentenced to Nearly 23 Years for 2023 Second-Degree Murder of Jeremy Greer

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Eric Jeron Wilson, 36, has been sentenced to between 18 and nearly 23 years in prison following his conviction for second-degree murder in the death of 41-year-old Jeremy Greer. The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office announced that Wilson received a sentence ranging from 216 to 272 months after a jury delivered its verdict. The incident that led to the charges occurred during a confrontation that escalated to gunfire. According to evidence presented at trial, Wilson and Greer were involved in a dispute that turned deadly. Prosecutors argued that Wilson acted with malice … Read more