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Meryl Streep Almost Didn't Watch My Undesirable Friends
Meryl Streep nearly skipped watching Julia Loktev's six-hour film 'My Undesirable Friends' until Colin Firth convinced her to executive produce it.
In brief
Meryl Streep nearly skipped watching Julia Loktev's six-hour film 'My Undesirable Friends' until Colin Firth convinced her to executive produce it. Meryl Streep executive produced Julia Loktev's 'My Undesirable Friends' after Colin Firth persuaded her to watch the six-hour film. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Meryl Streep Almost Didn't Watch
Meryl Streep nearly skipped watching Julia Loktev's six-hour film 'My Undesirable Friends' until Colin Firth convinced her to executive produce it.
Julia Loktev's Film Journey
Julia Loktev filmed Russian and Ukrainian journalists fleeing Putin's invasion across Europe in two parts totaling nearly 12 hours.
Meryl Streep's Role
Meryl Streep signed on as executive producer after watching the six-hour film for the Venice premiere during stateside awards season.
The takeaway
Meryl Streep executive produced Julia Loktev's 'My Undesirable Friends' after Colin Firth persuaded her to watch the six-hour film.
