Jessica Chastain to obtain TIFF’s Tribute Actor Award

By PTI

LOS ANGELES: Hollywood star Jessica Chastain will likely be honoured by Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with its Tribute Actor Award.

Chastain’s upcoming film “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”, which she stars in and produces, will even premiere on the upcoming forty sixth version of the competition.

“Jessica has brought to life such strong and inspiring roles for women, from the films that have screened at TIFF such as ‘The Debt,’ ‘Take Shelter,’ ‘The Martian,’ ‘Crimson Peak’ and ‘Molly’s Game,’ to the upcoming world premiere of ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ at the Festival; she is one of the most respected actors of her generation,” stated Joana Vicente, government director and co-head of TIFF.

“Her recent portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker is a testament to her exceptional onscreen presence and talent,” she added.

“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”, a Fox Searchlight film, chronicles the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker.

Chastain essays the position of the televangelist, whereas Andrew Garfield performs Baker.

TIFF is about to run from September 9 to 18.