Stars and films coming to Toronto in September for TIFF this year

It’s almost time for star spotting in Toronto.

The 42nd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has released their list of galas and films coming this way in September, which means we get to learn who’s making the rounds in our city soon.

Of the 14 Galas and 33 Special Presentations, this first set of announcements includes 25 World Premieres, eight International Premieres, six North American Premieres, and eight Canadian Premieres.

Phew. That’s a lot of premiers.

“Festival-goers from around the world can anticipate a remarkable lineup of extraordinary stories, voices and cinematic visions from emerging talent and some of our favourite masters,” said Piers Handling, CEO and director of TIFF in a release.

TIFF, which runs from September 7 to 17, will include works from Canada, USA, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, India, Chile, Egypt, and Cambodia.

As for the stars attending TIFF, there will be new films featuring Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Rudd, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, and Daniel Craig. Along with actors, filmmakers Darren Aronofsky, George Clooney, Guillermo del Toro, Greta Gerwig, and Angelina Jolie will also be at TIFF this year.

🚨 #TIFF17 Galas and Special Presentations have been announced 🚨

Now, to snag tickets 🎟️: https://t.co/IHFtnt700n pic.twitter.com/6KOKQ0fOdZ

— TIFF (@TIFF_NET) July 25, 2017

Below is the full list of TIFF films announced today:

GALAS 2017

Breathe | Andy Serkis, United Kingdom
World Premiere

The Catcher Was A Spy | Ben Lewin, USA
World Premiere

Closing Night Film

C’est la vie! | Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano, France
World Premiere

Darkest Hour | Joe Wright, United Kingdom
Canadian Premiere

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool | Paul McGuigan, United Kingdom
Canadian Premiere

Kings | Deniz Gamze Ergüven, France/Belgium
World Premiere

Long Time Running | Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, Canada
World Premiere

Mary Shelley | Haifaa Al Mansour, Ireland/United Kingdom/Luxembourg/USA
World Premiere

The Mountain Between Us | Hany Abu-Assad, USA
World Premiere

Mudbound | Dee Rees, USA
International Premiere

Stronger | David Gordon Green, USA
World Premiere

Untitled Bryan Cranston/Kevin Hart Film | Neil Burger, USA
World Premiere

The Wife | Björn Runge, United Kingdom/Sweden
World Premiere

Woman Walks Ahead | Susanna White, USA
World Premiere