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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jake Coyle

In a shift for the festival, Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations

France Cannes 2025 - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The Cannes Film Festival barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry “Case 137," in what's believed to be a first for the festival in the #MeToo era.

Festival director Thierry Fremaux confirmed to the French magazine Télérama that Navarro-Mussy would not be allowed to attend the red carpet premiere of “Case 137" ("Dossier 137" in France) on Thursday night at Cannes. He has a supporting role in the film.

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