Australian filmmaker P.J. Hogan has come full circle with his award-winning international hit comedy “Muriel’s Wedding.” Not only is Hogan observing the 25th anniversary of the release in the U.S.
this March, he was in New York in prepping pre-production on “Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical” before the coronavirus restrictions hit.
The stage version scored a warm response from critics and audiences when it opened in Australia in 2017. “It’s still very relevant — even more so,” said Hogan in a recent phone interview. “It’s all about self-esteem.” Written and directed by Hogan and produced by his wife, filmmaker Jocelyn Moorhouse (“Proof,” “How to Make an American Quilt”), “Muriel’s Wedding” was like a breath of fresh air.
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