With over 120 acting credits to his name, John Turturro has accrued a long list of what-ifs and missed opportunities, including a role as Madonna’s boyfriend. Turturro joined Variety’s co-editor in chief Ramin Setoodeh to chat in partnership with the Miami Film Festival and receive the Creative Vanguard Award. In this conversation, the seasoned actor […]
John Turturro on Choosing Christopher Walken as His ‘Severance’ Love Interest and Auditioning to Play Madonna’s Boyfriend: ‘She Really Kissed Me’
Nov 9, 2026 | 11:15 AM