The Cannes Film Festival veteran touched down on his familiar stomping grounds Sunday for a bash at Hyde Beach by Campari on the eve of the world premiere of his film starring Denzel Washington.
Spike Lee attends the Hollywood Reporter and Threads party to celebrate Spike Lee and his festival selection ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ during the 78th Cannes Film Festival presented by Campari on May 18, 2025.
With his beloved New York Knicks leading its NBA playoffs matchup with the Boston Celtics after a 119-81 victory this weekend,Set to make a triumphant return Monday to the Palais for the world premiere of his Apple Original feature in partnership with A24, Lee got buzz going early — in more ways than one thanks to cocktails by Campari — by turning up to the beach-set bash accompanied by his family, including wife'The Secret Agent' Review: Wagner Moura Makes a Stunning Return to Brazilian Cinema in Kleber Mendonça Filho's Masterful Period Political ThrillerThe Lees turned up just before 6 p.m. to the party, where some of his collaborators were already on hand, including the film’s screenwriter Alan Fox, producers Jason Michael Berman and Jordan Moldo and executives from Apple and A24. But even before Lee touched down, his presence was visible thanks to plentiful copies of), complete with striking yellow and black spectacles. Hyde Beach by Campari was blanketed by the brand’s striking signature red. Digitized covers also featuring Lee’s face also added to the anticipation of his in-real-life arrival.as a music mogul who becomes the target of a ransom demand that forces him into a moral dilemma, between life and death. Jeffrey Wright, A$AP Rocky, Wendell Pierce and Ilfenesh Hadera round out the cast. Hadera and Pierce also attended the bash, as did boldfaced names like Guillaume Thevenin, Diamant Blazi, Sally, Paola Locatelli, Mateo Sinet and Netflix’s Albert Tello, among others.in the luxe Campari lounge. “I always said that I would come when I was part of a movie that was special, and this movie is very special.” In more ways than one. The veteran actor has worked with Lee before, dating back to his 1996 film“Spike and I go all the way back to Brooklyn. I remember when he started: I lived in Fort Greene a block away from his office and I would see him on a regular basis,” Pierce explained. “I’m just so happy to be a part of his journey because I think he is emblematic of the American aesthetic of freedom within form. He understands how to honor technique and at the same time be as creative and expressive as he can be. So, for you guys here atPierce continued: “The fact that we’re here for his film on the lovely French Riviera, it shows you the more specific you are in your art, the more universal your message becomes. People can appreciate the work of Spike Lee, as specific as he is in all his films, it has universal appeal, and that’s reflected here on the Riviera and the Cannes Film Festival.” And that is yet another reason to raise a glass.The Hollywood Reporter’s‘The Secret Agent’ Review: Wagner Moura Makes a Stunning Return to Brazilian Cinema in Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Masterful Period Political Thriller‘Slauson Rec’ Review: Shia LaBeouf Inspires Wannabes — and Frequently Turns on Them — in an Intimate Chronicle of His Theater ExperimentThe Best Dyson Airwrap Alternatives on Sale for Memorial Day, From Shark Beauty’s Star Hairstylist-Approved Tool to Our Favorite T3 Styler. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleWelcome to the Hahnaissance: Kathryn Hahn on Casting a Spell on Audiences With ‘The Studio’ and ‘Agatha All Along’The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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