“Certain Women” well received

Writer-director Kelly Reichardt’s film Certain Women was well received at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and René’s performance as “Albert” prompted positive reviews:

“Reichardt’s “Certain Women” stars the powerhouse trio of Laura Dern, Kristen Stewart and Michelle Williams, a virtuosic Rene Auberjonois and a radiant Lily Gladstone.” –Los Angeles Times

“…all the performances are rock-solid, with all the players making the most of the writer-director’s gifts at silence and suggestion. Dern has been cornering the market on beatific moms lately, so it’s a treat to watch her play an intelligent, unsatisfied, exasperated woman, and seeing the legendary Auberjonois on the prairie immediately calls to mind his supporting role in the Robert Altman classic McCabe & Mrs. Miller.” –The Wrap

Certain Women

René as “Albert”

When René filmed his role in this film, it was known only as “Untitled Kelly Reichardt Project”. Now it has appeared at number 12 on The Guardian‘s list of “The 75 films we’re most excited about in 2016” with the title Certain Women. As soon as we hear details of when and where it will be released, we’ll post that information here.

René’s next project

René has been cast in a guest role on Madame Secretary, and will be shooting the episode in New York in mid-December. We’ll post further information about the episode, such as the title and expected air date, as soon as we know more.

René departs “She Loves Me”

Due to personal reasons, René will not be appearing in the spring 2016 revival of She Loves Me. Actor Byron Jennings will be taking on the role of “Maraczek” instead. You can read the Broadway.com announcement for further details.