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“Company” Premieres at Venice, Casey Affleck Dedicates Film

9/9/2026

Summary

Casey Affleck Releases

Casey Affleck releases his third film Company, a gothic mystery spanning three centuries.
Company premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 8 at 8:30 pm.
Nick Nolte plays Tom while Adelaide Clemens and Scoot McNairy portray Rebecca and Emmett.
Atticus Affleck appears as teen drifter Caleb, who claims worldwide travel but locals suspect him of farm murders.
Critics describe Caleb as mesmerizing yet uneven, noting a vampire-like quality.

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Casey Affleck Mourns

Casey Affleck announced his parents' deaths at the Venice press conference, dedicating “Company” to them.
Timothy “Tim” Byers Affleck, born March 21, 1950, died earlier in 2026 after 30 years of sobriety.
Christopher “Chris” Anne Affleck died in June 2026 at age 83 following a six-month pancreatic cancer battle.
Ben Mendelsohn left Venice early to care for his unwell father.
Affleck said his sons initially resisted acting, but read-throughs convinced them to join.

History

Historical Context

Founded by Giuseppe Volpi in August 1932, the Venice Film Festival grew from a nine-country showcase to a leading “Big Five” event, screening 120 films in its 2022 edition and drawing 200,000 visitors. The 83rd edition runs 2–12 September 2026 on the Lido, where Casey Affleck premieres his gothic thriller ‘Company’ and dedicates it to his parents, echoing the festival’s long tradition of personal tributes.

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Casey Affleck Releases

Casey Affleck releases his third film Company, a gothic mystery spanning three centuries.
Company premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 8 at 8:30 pm.
Nick Nolte plays Tom while Adelaide Clemens and Scoot McNairy portray Rebecca and Emmett.
Atticus Affleck appears as teen drifter Caleb, who claims worldwide travel but locals suspect him of farm murders.
Critics describe Caleb as mesmerizing yet uneven, noting a vampire-like quality.

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