Quendrith Johnson

by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent

So, who else was skeptical about blonde Laplander Renée Zellweger doing Judy Garland?

Doubt no more, sincerely, as Zellweger blows the roof off award season in this behind-the-scenes look at JUDY, (Judy: The Legend Behind the Rainbow) to be released Sept. 27.

Two words: stunning, Renée. Just stunning. Watch and learn from this Oscar winner’s impromptu masterclass in character transformation from Roadside Attractions, and be reminded that Zellweger is indeed already an Oscar winner. Find your bubbly and raise a toast.

What Roadside Says About JUDY

Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown. As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of "the world's greatest entertainer.

Directed by: Rupert Goold. (For the editorial types, yes, director Rupert Goold, OBE, does have two “o”s in his name, FYI.)

Screenplay by: Tom Edge.

Starring: Ms. Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Finn Wittrock, Rufus Sewell, and Michael Gambon.

Visit https://www.judythefilm.com/ and marvel at the performance to reset the Renée bar.

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