Joan Collins takes dancing lessons for Cannes debut
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- Joan Collins is taking dancing lessons to glide onto the Cannes red carpet for the opening night gala on May 12.
- Joan Collins will star as Wallis Simpson in the drama “My Duchess”, directed by Mike Newell, scripted by Louise Fennell, and produced by John Gore Studios.
- Laurent Lafitte will escort Joan at Cannes and co‑star opposite her in “My Duchess”.
- Isabella Rossellini will appear as Maitre Suzanne Blum, the Duchess’s lawyer, in “My Duchess”.
- John Gore Studios is launching its first film “My Duchess” with market screenings at Cannes and a May 13 luncheon for Joan and Rossellini.
Why it matters: Joan Collins’s Cannes debut and starring role give John Gore Studios a high‑visibility launch for its first film, reinforcing Collins’s market relevance and spotlighting the studio’s entry into feature filmmaking.
