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☆ Adam Driver on biopic 'Ferrari': 'the pressure was on to get it right'
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Cast member Adam Driver arrives for the red carpet of the London Premiere of the film 'Ferrari' in London, Britain, December 4, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - American actor Adam Driver once again puts on an Italian accent in his latest film, playing carmaker Enzo Ferrari in a new biopic directed by veteran Michael Mann. Driver, who played Italian fashion scion Maurizio Gucci in "House of Gucci", takes on the lead role, with Spanish actress Penelope Cruz playing Ferrari's wife, Laura. "So the pressure ... was on to kind of get it right." The film's cast also includes U.S. actress Shailene Woodley as Lina Lardi, Ferrari's mistress and the mother of his surviving son, Piero, and U.S. actor Patrick Dempsey, who portrays Italian racing driver Piero Taruffi.

Persons: Adam Driver, Hollie Adams, carmaker Enzo Ferrari, Michael Mann, Ferrari, Maurizio Gucci, Gucci, Penelope Cruz, Ferrari's, Laura, Driver, Shailene Woodley, Lina Lardi, Piero, Patrick Dempsey, Piero Taruffi, " Mann, Marie, Louise Gumuchian, Sandra Maler Organizations: London, REUTERS, Italy, Reuters, Venice Film, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Modena, Italy, Italian, Spanish, Mille, Venice

LOS ANGELES (AP) — He's not just “McDreamy” anymore — Patrick Dempsey is now also People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. The “Grey's Anatomy” star and race car driver takes the mantle from “Captain America” star Chris Evans, who was 2022's selection. "I’ve always been the bridesmaid!” Dempsey, 57, told the magazine about his initial reaction. Dempsey achieved heartthrob status as Dr. Derek Shepherd — nicknamed “McDreamy” — on “Grey's Anatomy,” appearing in more than 250 episodes. Other Sexiest Man Alive recipients include Michael B. Jordan, John Legend, Paul Rudd, Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson, who was the magazine's first recipient in 1985.

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Actor Patrick Dempsey poses during a photocall for the television series "Devils" during the annual MIPCOM television programme market in Cannes, France, October 14, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 7 (Reuters) - "Grey's Anatomy" actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023 on Tuesday, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans. In December, Dempsey will be seen in the biopic "Ferrari", directed by Michael Mann, portraying Italian Formula One driver Piero Taruffi opposite Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz. When Dempsey found out the movie was being made, he took a risk and called Mann to ask for a part. "I'd been following the movie for years, so I called Michael," he recalled.

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☆ Patrick Dempsey named People magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —People magazine has named actor Patrick Dempsey this year’s Sexiest Man Alive. Dempsey was revealed to be the new Sexiest Man Alive on Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after audience members asked Dempsey, whose voice and face were concealed, questions to help narrow down his identity. “I’m just happy they made a decision and that it was me this year,” Dempsey told Kimmel. Dempsey takes on the title from Chris Evans, who was crowned the 2022 Sexiest Man Alive. When Kimmel asked Dempsey on Tuesday if Evans had called him yet to “concede,” Dempsey said they’ve yet to speak.

Persons: Patrick Dempsey, Dempsey, Jimmy Kimmel, “ I’m, ” Dempsey, Kimmel, “, ”, “ I’d, Dr, Derek Shepherd, Piero Taruffi, Ferrari, Chris Evans, Evans, they’ve Organizations: CNN —

☆ I’ve Written About Cars for Over 30 Years. Here’s Why ‘Ferrari’ Is the First Great Car Movie
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Dan Neil | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

MAXIMUM FERRARI In a scene from director Michal Mann’s ‘Ferrari,’ Piero Taruffi (played by Patrick Dempsey) drives his 315 S to victory in the 1957 Mille Miglia, the famous 1,000-mile road race around Italy. Photo: Eros Hoagland/NEONIT’S 1957 AND ENZO FERRARI (Adam Driver) is running late. Director Michael Mann’s concours-quality “Ferrari,” opening in December, finds the 59-year-old Il Commendatore in midlife crisis. The Great Engineer has a second family—including an illegitimate son, Piero—an empty bank account and an estranged wife/business partner, Laura (Penélope Cruz). She’s waiting at home with a Beretta.

Persons: Michal Mann’s ‘ Ferrari, ’ Piero Taruffi, Patrick Dempsey, Mille Miglia, Eros Hoagland, ENZO FERRARI, Adam Driver, Michael Mann’s, Piero —, Laura, Penélope Cruz Organizations: FERRARI, Peugeot Locations: Italy

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