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- 1 2 Andreas Wiseman, "Jonathan Pryce Joins Steve Coogan In Peter Cattaneo & 42’s ‘The Penguin Lessons’; Filming Wraps In Spain With Lionsgate UK Coming Aboard". Deadline Hollywood , 21 December 2023.
- ↑ Rob London, "Steve Coogan to Star in Film Adaptation of 'The Penguin Lessons'". Collider , 8 February 2023.
- ↑ Etan Vlessing, "Angelina Jolie’s ‘Without Blood,’ Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’ Added to Toronto Film Fest Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter , 22 July 2024.
