Ridley Scott takes a knee -- ‘Robin Hood’ director will miss Cannes
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At 24 Frames, John Horn reports that Ridley Scott will not attend the premiere of “Robin Hood,” the adventure film starring Russell Crowe that will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
The 72-year-old Scott, who teamed with Crowe in the Oscar-winning “Gladiator,” recently underwent knee replacement surgery. “My recovery has been slower than I’d hoped,” Scott said in a statement. “Truly, doctor’s orders are the only thing that could keep me from being there.”
He said the Universal film’s lead actors, including Cate Blanchett, and producer Brian Grazer will be able to attend the Wednesday night premiere ...
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