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Melissa McCarthy stars in the adaptation of the memoir CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?, the true story of best-selling celebrity biographer (and friend to cats) Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) who made her living in the 1970’s and 80’s profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead, Estee Lauder and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. When Lee is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack (Richard E. Grant).
Original Release
10/19/2018
US Release
10/19/2018
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Melissa McCarthy | Lee Israel |
| Richard E. Grant | Jack Hock |
| Dolly Wells | Anna |
| Ben Falcone | Alan Schmidt |
| Gregory Korostishevsky | Andre / Andrei |
| Jane Curtin | Marjorie |
| Stephen Spinella | Paul |
| Christian Navarro | Kurt |
| Pun Bandhu | Agent Doyle |
| Erik LaRay Harvey | Agent Solanas |
Directors
Writers
Nicole Holofcener, Jeff Whitty
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Melissa McCarthy | Lee Israel |
| Richard E. Grant | Jack Hock |
| Dolly Wells | Anna |
| Ben Falcone | Alan Schmidt |
| Gregory Korostishevsky | Andre / Andrei |
| Jane Curtin | Marjorie |
| Stephen Spinella | Paul |
| Christian Navarro | Kurt |
| Pun Bandhu | Agent Doyle |
| Erik LaRay Harvey | Agent Solanas |
| Brandon Scott Jones | Glen |
| Shae D'Lyn | Nell |
| Rosal Colon | Rachel |
| Anna Deavere Smith | Elaine |
| Marc Evan Jackson | Lloyd |
| Marcella Lowery | Guest at Party |
| Roberta Wallach | Tom Clancy Groupie |
| Tina Benko | Karen |
| Sandy Rosenberg | Yale Librarian |
| Kevin Carolan | Tom Clancy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bob Balaban | Executive Producer |
| Pamela Hirsch | Executive Producer |
| Jawal Nga | Executive Producer |
| Anne Carey | Producer |
| Shani Geva | Producer |
| T.K. Knowles | Producer |
| Amy Nauiokas | Producer |
| John O'Grady | Producer |
| Chuck Ryant | Producer |
| David Yarnell | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (International Trailer 1)
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (Australia Trailer 1)
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (New Zealand Trailer 1)
Clips
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Caustic Wit
Can You Ever Forgive Me: You're Going To Pay Me Five Thousand Dollars
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Buy You A Drink
Behind the Scenes
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Likely Friends (Featurette)
Can You Ever Forgive Me: A Literary World (Featurette)
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Becoming Lee Israel (Featurette)
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Elevator Pitch (Featurette)
Other Videos
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Watch Before The Awards (TV Spot)
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Secret (TV Spot)
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Make A Living (TV Spot)
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Partners In Crime (TV Spot)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2019 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2019 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2019 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 2019 | Oscar | Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated |
