What to know
- TIFF Day 2 is packed with star-studded red carpets, including James McAvoy, Ayo Edebiri, Rebel Wilson, Gary Oldman, Chase Infiniti, Christopher Briney, Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, Taron Egerton and Lisa.
- Several major premieres are happening Friday, including Man in Motion, Faith, Clarissa, Girl Group, The Julia Set, The Stunt Driver, Always Lalisa and Everybody Wants to F*ck Me.
- Fans can also catch special presentations and returning titles, including Obsession, Slow Horses, Fjord, Trash Mountain, River and Below.
- Midnight Madness continues Friday night with The Face of Horror, screening at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
- Toronto is expected to see sunny skies, with a high of 24ºC and a low of 15ºC Friday, with humidity making it feel closer to 26.
After an exciting inaugural day, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) heads for its second day, bringing stellar talent and incredible screenings to the city.
To help festival goers make the most of their festival experience, here’s everything they need to know about TIFF’s Day 2, from red carpet appearances to main screenings.
Red Carpets
In Alaska
Location: TIFF Lightbox
Time: red carpet at 10:55 a.m., screening at 11:45 a.m.
Starting on a high note, the first red carpet of the second day of the festival will bring some incredible names, including:
- Noomi Rapace
- Leo Matthew Temela
- Jaap van Heusden (director)
- Vinnie Karetak (director)
Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story
Location: Roy Thompson Hall
Time: red carpet at 12 p.m., screening at 1:30 p.m.
Today also marks the world premiere of Man in Motion, which celebrates Canadian athlete and activist Rick Hansen, and some talent attending the film’s red carpet are:
- Rick Hansen
- Amanda Hansen
- Dave Doroghy
- Adrian Buitenhuis (director)
Faith
Location: Royal Alexandra Theatre
Time: screening at 2:15 p.m., red carpet at 1 p.m.
The U.K. emotional romance Faith is also having its world premiere today, and the red carpet will feature:
- James McAvoy
- Smylie Bradwell
- Paul Andrew Williams (director)
Clarissa
Location: The Princess of Wales Theatre
Time: red carpet at 1:30 p.m., screening at 2:45 p.m.
Promising a stellar performance and an impactful story, the beguiling adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, Clarissa, is having its North American premiere on Friday, bringing:
- David Oyelowo
- India Amarteifio
- Ayo Edebiri
- Arie Esiri (director)
- Chuko Esiri (director)
Obsession (special event)
Location: John Bassett Theatre at MTCC
Time: screening at 4 p.m., red carpet at 2:45 p.m.
Any fans of Obsession out there? Although the film is not premiering at TIFF, there’s a special presentation of it at the festival today. Actress Inde Navarrette and director Curry Barker will make an appearance for the event.
Girl Group
Location: Roy Thompson Hall
Time: red carpet at 4 p.m., screening at 5:30 p.m.
Written, directed and starred by comedy icon Rebel Wilson, the musical comedy Girl Group is also leading its world premiere at TIFF. Expected talent attendance include:
- Rebel Wilson (cast and director)
- Randall Park
- Sheridan Smith
- Chabely Ponce
- Daniela Couso
- Lilah Pate
- Mia Kaplan
- Bailey Stender
- Loren Gray
- Ana Yi Puig
- Jolene
- Jennifer Coolidge
The Ultra Runner, Slow Horses, and The Smell of Apples (triple red carpet)
Location: TIFF Lightbox
Time: 4:30 p.m.
There will also be a triple red carpet coming to the festival on Friday, including Canadian documentary The Ultra Runner, the sixth season spy thriller Slow Horses, and international drama The Smell of Apples. Talent for all the three films will be there:
- Tiberiu Ușeriu
- Alin Uhlmann Ușeriu
- Maria Mihaela Ștefănuț
- Ana Szekely
- Mila Aung-Thwin (director)
- Sir Gary Oldman
- Adam Randall (cast and director)
- Dawian van der Westhuizen
- Maude Sandham
- John Trengove (director)
The Julia Set
Location: Visa Screening Room at The Princess of Wales Theatre
Time: red carpet at 5 p.m., screening at 6:15 p.m.
Coming-of-age drama The Julia Set is also having its world premiere at TIFF, and some talent expected to attend are:
- Chase Infiniti
- Christopher Briney
- Chloe Bailey
- Nico Hiraga
- Alex Dillard
- Jason Isaacs
- Niki Byrne (director)
The Stunt Driver
Location: Royal Alexandra Theatre
Time: red carpet at 7:30 p.m., screening at 8:45 p.m.
Friday is also the world premiere of Canadian comedy The Stunt Driver, with its red carpet featuring:
- Jay Baruchel
- Ed Helms
- Laurence Leboeuf
- Joe Cobden
- Michael Dowse (director)
Always Lalisa
Location: Roy Thompson Hall
Time: red carpet at 8 p.m., screening at 9:30 p.m.
Another highly-anticipated world premiere taking over the festival is Always Lalisa, which stars K-pop idol Lisa in an intimate documentary. Talent expected to appear include Lalisa Manobal herself and director Sue Kim.
Everybody Wants to F*ck Me
Location: Visa Screening Room at The Princess of Wales Theatre
Time: screening at 9:30 p.m., red carpet at 8:15 p.m.
Bringing a tale of a “nice guy” to life, British comedy Everybody Wants to F*ck Me is also premiering, featuring:
- Taron Egerton
- Jessica Henwick
- Charly Clive
- Herbert Nordrum
- Jonathan Schey (director)
The Face of Horror
Location: Royal Alexandra Theatre
Time: red carpet at 10:44 p.m., screening at 11:59 p.m.
Friday’s Midnight Madness features The Face of Horror, an adaptation of the famous Japanese ghost story Yotsuya Kaidan. Some of the talent coming for the red carpet include:
- Jonah Hauer-King
- Kristine Frøseth
- Anna Biller (director)
Screenings
With more premieres coming to the festival, there are titles for every taste screening at the festival on Friday. Some of the main titles include:
- In Alaska at TIFF Lightbox at 11:45 a.m.
- Man in Motion at Roy Thompson Hall at 1:30 p.m.
- Faith at Royal Alexandra Theatre at 2:15 p.m.
- Clarissa at VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 2:45 p.m.
- After Elena at TIFF Lightbox at 3:15 p.m.
- Fjord at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto at 4:15 p.m.
- Girl Group at Roy Thomson Hall at 5:30 p.m.
- Trash Mountain at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto at 5:45 p.m.
- Slow Horses at TIFF Lightbox at 6 p.m.
- The Julia Set at VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 6:15 p.m.
- Obsession (special presentation) at Metro Toronto Convention Centre at 6:30 p.m.
- The Stunt Driver at Royal Alexandra Theatre at 8:45 p.m.
- Always Lalisa at Roy Thompson Hall at 9:30 p.m.
- Everybody Wants to F*ck Me at VISA Screening Room at the Princess of Wales Theatre at 9:30 p.m.
- River at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto at 9:40 p.m.
- Below at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto at 9:55 p.m.
- The Face of Horror at Royal Alexandra Theatre at 11:59 p.m.
Weather
The weather will most likely cooperate for a great festival day on Friday.
Friday is expected to be sunny, with a high of 24ºC and humidity making it feel like 26. Skies will also be clear tonight, with a low of 15ºC.
