Micheal Ward’s big “Cannes moment,” as he describes it, should have come five years ago. “Lovers Rock,” the reggae-infused romance in which he played a charming singleton at a London house party and arguably the most critically adored film from Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology series, had been selected for the 2020 festival. Then, COVID-19 […]

Micheal Ward on Finally Having His Cannes Moment With ‘Eddington,’ What He Learned From ‘Cool Cat’ Joaquin Phoenix and Why His Next Film Should Excite ‘Top Boy’ Fans
Jul 18, 2025 | 8:00 AM