Hugo Weaving and Thomas Cocquerel Lead Issue Two of The Hollywood Reporter Australia
The new issue features two individual covers and a wide-ranging celebration of Australian screen culture, from established icons to emerging talent. Read magazine here.
The second issue of The Hollywood Reporter Australia has arrived, with Hugo Weaving and Thomas Cocquerel each appearing on their own individual cover.
One of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed actors, Weaving reflects on his remarkable career, his return to the stage in Dalliance and why, after decades of success around the world, his heart remains firmly connected to Australian filmmaking.
Cocquerel discusses coming home, joining the cast of the acclaimed comedy Colin from Accounts and learning to build a fulfilling life beyond the uncertainty of the next acting role.
Elsewhere in the issue, Philippa Northeast steps into the spotlight as Sybylla in the new television adaptation of Miles Franklin’s Australian literary classic My Brilliant Career. Jackie Weaver discusses her role in Holy Days, while casting director Thea McLeod offers an insider’s perspective on finding talent and supporting actors.
The magazine also celebrates Australian filmmaking across generations. CinefestOZ looks towards its 20th anniversary in Western Australia’s South West, while other stories explore Adelaide’s flourishing screen community, the career of master filmmaker Peter Weir and the arrival of new Australian drama F. Ward.
As the industry continues to evolve, the issue examines the growing impact of artificial intelligence and features Steven Vagg’s assessment of vertical drama and what the emerging format could mean for screen storytelling.
Beyond film and television, Issue Two moves through fashion, art, music, literature and lifestyle. Cartier’s enduring relationship with Hollywood is explored alongside luxury jewellery and Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson’s Mercy. Kita Alexander discusses her latest musical chapter, while Robert Forster talks about Songwriters on the Run and Liane Moriarty takes readers inside Big Little Truths.
The issue also investigates the “slop face” phenomenon, the rapid rise of padel and the culture surrounding contemporary racquet clubs.
In Old Hollywood, The Hollywood Reporter Australia marks the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth by revisiting her beginnings in the film industry. Drawing on 96 years of The Hollywood Reporter, the magazine also looks back at the enduringly beloved Practical Magic.
Issue Two of The Hollywood Reporter Australia, featuring individual Hugo Weaving and Thomas Cocquerel covers, is out now. Get a complimentary first look inside here.