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BFI London Film Festival Announces Star-Studded Screen Talks Lineup for 70th Edition

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The British Film Institute’s London Film Festival has released the roster of talent slated to appear in its Screen Talks program for the 70th edition. The lineup features a mix of acclaimed actors, directors and creators, including Andrew Scott, Ava DuVernay, Brad Bird, Cynthia Erivo, James Gray, Jesse Eisenberg, John Malkovich, Mahershala Ali, Naomi Ackie, Sofia Coppola and Danny Boyle. Each will join conversations about their careers and recent work, with Scott also set to discuss his role in the festival’s opening‑night film “Elsinore.” The announcements were published on September 1, 2026 by Variety and Deadline.

Key points

  • The Screen Talks program will feature twelve prominent film figures, spanning actors, directors and animators.
  • Andrew Scott will discuss his BAFTA‑winning performance, stage work and his part in the opening‑night film “Elsinore.”
  • Ava DuVernay, Brad Bird, Cynthia Erivo, James Gray, Jesse Eisenberg, John Malkovich, Mahershala Ali, Naomi Ackie, Sofia Coppola and Danny Boyle are also confirmed participants.
  • The announcements were released simultaneously by Variety and Deadline on September 1, 2026.

What sources agree on

  • The BFI London Film Festival has unveiled its Screen Talks lineup for the 70th edition.
  • Andrew Scott, Ava DuVernay, Brad Bird, Cynthia Erivo, James Gray, Jesse Eisenberg, John Malkovich, Mahershala Ali, Naomi Ackie, Sofia Coppola and Danny Boyle are listed as participants.
  • Andrew Scott will talk about his career highlights and his role in the opening‑night film “Elsinore.”
  • The reports were published on September 1, 2026 by Variety and Deadline.
  • The lineup includes both actors and directors, covering a range of recent and past works.
  • The Screen Talks program is part of the festival’s broader schedule of events.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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  1. 01
    DeadlineNorth America
    Original headline

    Cynthia Erivo, Andrew Scott, Ava DuVernay, Jesse Eisenberg & More Set For London Film Festival Screen Talks Program

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    Dianalodderhose
    Published
    2026-09-01 10:14 UTC
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  2. 02
    VarietyNorth America
    Original headline

    London Film Festival Sets Screen Talks With Andrew Scott, Cynthia Erivo, Jesse Eisenberg, Sofia Coppola and More

    Author
    Alex Ritman
    Published
    2026-09-01 10:00 UTC
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