This Article is From Mar 20, 2014

Woody Allen gets first proper acting job in eight years

Woody Allen gets first proper acting job in eight years

He has rarely acted in a movie which is not directed by him in the past two decades

Highlights

  • Actor-director Woody Allen will be seen on the big screen in a full-fledged role after eight years.
  • Allen, who is otherwise known to make cameo appearances in his own films, will be seen in Fading Gigolo with actresses Sharon Stone and Sofia Vergara.
  • In the movie, he plays the role of Murray who encourages his friend Fioravante, played by John Turturro, to become a male escort in the pursuit of making money, said a statement. Woody Allen has rarely acted in a movie which is not directed by him in the past two decades, making Fading Gigolo a truly anticipated release. It is a dramedy film directed by Turturro.
Los Angeles: Actor-director Woody Allen will be seen on the big screen in a full-fledged role after eight years.

Allen, who is otherwise known to make cameo appearances in his own films, will be seen in Fading Gigolo with actresses Sharon Stone and Sofia Vergara.

In the movie, he plays the role of Murray who encourages his friend Fioravante, played by John Turturro, to become a male escort in the pursuit of making money, said a statement.Woody Allen has rarely acted in a movie which is not directed by him in the past two decades, making Fading Gigolo a truly anticipated release. It is a dramedy film directed by Turturro.

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