Glenn Close Steps Down as San Sebastian Film Festival Jury President Due to Family Emergency

Glenn Close had to cancel plans at the 2022 San Sebastian Film Festival due to a family emergency.

The 75-year-old Tehran star was supposed to act as the jury president during the festival. However, producer Matías Mosteirín had to step in to fill the role.

Glenn opened up about the change in plans and explained that she had to stay home to be with her family.

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“I deeply regret that I will not be able to take part in the festival as there has been a family emergency for which I must stay home,” Glenn said in a statement shared with Variety. “I apologize to the festival, the jury, the filmmakers, the Donostia honorees and the festival audience, that I will not be there to celebrate with you all.”

The 2022 San Sebastian Film Festival takes place September 16 through September 24. Meanwhile, the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival is taking place this week. Keep up with everything going on there.

Our thoughts are with Glenn Close and her family at this time!