Cannes 2023: John C Reilly to head jury for Un Certain Regard section

American actor John C Reilly will serve as president of Un Certain Regard jury for 76th Cannes Film Festival.

In jury panel, 57-year-old actor is joined by French writer-director Alice Wicour, German actor Paula Beer, French-Cambodian filmmaker Davy Chou and Belgian actor Emilie Dequenne, festival organisers said in a statement.

Un Certain Regard section showcases art and discovery films by young auteurs. This year, 20 films have been selected, including eight debut films and six by women filmmakers.

Reilly is best kwn for featuring in movies such as "Days of Thunder", " River Wild", three Paul Thomas Anderson's films -- "Hard Eight", "Boogie Nights" and "Maglia" -- as well as "Thin Red Line" and Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" and " Aviator".

His previous films, including Lynne Ramsay's We Need to Talk About Kevin, Roman Polanski's Carn, Yorgos Lanthimos' Lobster and "Tales of Tale", were all screened at prestigious film gala.

"I have h so many life changing moments at Festival de Cannes (from my miraculous first trip with Paul Thomas Anderson to celebrating my 50th birthday from Palais st!) so to be chosen as President of Un Certain Regard Jury is truly such an incredible hour," Reilly said.

"Many of films I have been lucky to appear in have been selected by Festival over se many years and thing feels as special as being invited to this amazing annual garing of very best cinema has to offer world," he ded.

actor said he looks forward to helping launch ar generation of filmmakers with his stint as jury he of Un Certain Regard section.

2023 edition of Cannes Film Festival will run from May 16 to 27. 

Hollywood veteran Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner are ending ir marri.

In a statement to American media outlet Hollywood Reporter, 68-year-old actor's representative said couple are going ir separate ways after being married for 18 years.

"It is with great sness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marri action. We ask that his, Christine’s and ir children’s privacy be respected as y navigate this difficult time," statement re.

Costner, star of movies such as Bodyguard, Dancing With Wolves and Waterworld, h tied kt with Baumgartner, 49, in September 2004. y have three children toger.

actor also has four or children from previous relationships, including with his first wife Cindy Silva, to whom he was married from 1978 to 1994.