Elliot Page is heading back to making movies. The Canadian actor has finished filming an independent film titled ‘Close To You.‘ The film is described as an incredibly personal story for director Dominic Savage and his leading man. The film marks Page’s first film role since the 2017 remake of the 90s classic ‘Flatliners.’

The Canadian actor, known for his roles in ‘Juno’ and ‘X-Men’ franchise, made the leap to OTT with Netflix’s ‘The Umbrella Academy.’ In the last three years, she’s produced and directed documentaries ‘There’s Something In The Water’ and ‘Into My Name.’ With ‘Close To You,’ Page returns to film acting.

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Elliot Page To Star In Indie Drama ‘Close To You’

Elliot Page has bagged his first film project since 2017. The Canadian actor has wrapped production on the indie drama ‘Close To You’ directed by Dominic Savage. The film stars Page as Sam, who has a chance encounter with an old friend (Hillary Baack) on his way home to a dreaded family reunion that forces him to confront long-buried memories.

Elliott Page, who collaborated with director Dominic Savage to develop the story, expressed his joy in being a part of the film, “I’m proud to have worked with Dominic and Hillary on this beautiful film. It’s been a pleasure collaborating with them and the incredibly talented cast and crew. I look forward to sharing it with audiences soon.”

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Elliot Page’s Memoir ‘Pageboy’ Details His Many Secret Lives And Experiences

Elliot Page’s memoir ‘Pageboy’ has been in the headlines thanks to its intimately detailed chapters about the actor’s experiences in Hollywood. He’s also written explicitly about his romantic and sexual liaisons with actresses Kate Mara and Olivia Thirlby. These encounters turned into brief relationships that helped him dissipate the shame around his sexuality.

The Canadian actor made a startling revelation about running into a homophobic A-lister at a party. This unnamed male actor told him there was no such thing as sexual orientation. He threatened to “f**” Eliiot until he realized he was straight. Page also details his anxieties while filming Christopher Nolan’s ‘Inception.’ In a cast of predominantly heterosexual males, ‘The Umbrella Academy’ actor felt more out of touch with his sexuality.

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