'I'm a godfather to his first son': John Malkovic opens up on close friend Julian Sands' disappearance while trekking in California
BERLIN, GERMANY: Actor John Malkovich has opened up about his friend's sudden disappearance in January this year while trekking in California. During the Berlin Film Festival on Monday, February 20, the star talked about Julian Sands. "It's a very sad event," said the ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ actor. Talking about his closeness with the English actor, Malkovich said, “Julian and I were very, very close. I’m a godfather to his first son from his first marriage to Sarah, who I know very well. I introduced him to his second wife, and we have been close since we met in 1993 on the set of The Killing Fields. It’s a very sad event.”
It was last week, when the county sheriff’s department in Southern California gave an update on the case, “[We] remains hopeful” in the search for the actor, but know the outcome may not be what we would like.” The spokesperson added, “Conditions on Mt Baldy remain a danger, and our aviation division still patrols the area when they are available. We also plan to search the area by ground in the future,” said Gloria Huerta. Before adding, "We are in contact with the family, and although they are grateful for the support they have received, they have no further statement for the public at this time."
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Malkovich and Sands will appear together in ‘Seneca'
Malkovich and Sands will appear together in ‘Seneca – On the Creation of Earthquakes,’ which depicts the falling of a friendship between ancient Roman philosopher Seneca (Malkovich) and Emperor Nero after the emperor falsely accuses Seneca of plotting his assassination, as per Deadline. Though, there’s no clarity on the role of Sands’ in the flick.
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'Reported missing in the Baldy Bowl area of Mt. Baldy'
In an earlier statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, it read, "On Friday at about 7.30 pm, a hiker identified as 65-year-old Julian Sands of North Hollywood, was reported missing in the Baldy Bowl area of Mt. Baldy." Sands is lauded for his acting in movies like Warlock, Arachnophobia, A Room with a View, Boxing Helena, and Leaving Las Vegas. On small screen, he has appeared in 24, Banshee, and Smallville.
'Seneca' world premieres in Berlin on Monday night as a Berlinale Special Gala and Weltkino Film distribution is scheduled to roll in Germany on March 23.