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After ‘Babylon,’ Diego Calva Worried He’d Be a “One-Hit Wonder.” Now He’s Pulling Cannes Double Duty

The Hollywood Reporter·David Canfield·27 days ago
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Diego Calva had the kind of American film debut that, on paper, sounds too good to be true: a lead role in a massive production helmed by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle , playing opposite A-listers Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie . And even as that film faltered at the box office and drew divisive reviews, Calva’s mesmerizing introduction of a performance was undeniable, leading to a Golden Globe nomination and mountains of speculation as to what he’d do next. The Mexico City native faced a familiar predicament for those suddenly thrust into the Hollywood spotlight: to seize the moment, or take a breather. Calva initially struggled with this, mulling over his future as an actor, but four years out from the Babylon breakout, he sounds energized by the road he’s taken. Indeed, this is shaping up to easily be the biggest year of Calva’s career since his 2022 explosion.…

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