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Naomi Watts Stars in Cannes-Bound Drama 'Margot & Rudi'

4/22/2026

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Naomi Watts will star in the romantic drama Margot & Rudi, depicting the true story of Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.
Directed by Anthony Fabian, the film explores their complex relationship against the Swinging Sixties.
The cast includes Richard E. Grant and Demián Bichir, with Olivia Hetreed writing the screenplay.
WestEnd Films will present Margot & Rudi at the Cannes Film Festival.
Production is set to shoot in October.

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Story summary

Naomi Watts will star in the romantic drama Margot & Rudi, depicting the true story of Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.
Directed by Anthony Fabian, the film explores their complex relationship against the Swinging Sixties.
The cast includes Richard E. Grant and Demián Bichir, with Olivia Hetreed writing the screenplay.
WestEnd Films will present Margot & Rudi at the Cannes Film Festival.
Production is set to shoot in October.