Jeff Goldblum to Receive Marrakech Film Festival Honor Alongside John Turturro

Jeff Goldblum is among three artists set to receive honors at the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival, according to the festival announcement. Actor John Turturro and Moroccan composer and actor Younès Mégri will also be recognized at the event. Goldblum’s career stretches across a wide range of films, including David Cronenberg’s The Fly, Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park and Independence Day. He has also appeared in Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and played the Wizard of Oz in the Wicked films. The festival tribute adds another accolade to a film career spanning decades. The announcement also highlighted Goldblum’s musical work. An accomplished pianist, he performs jazz with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, whose fifth album, Night Blooms, was released in June 2026. Goldblum described the Marrakech honor as a thrill and a privilege, praising the city’s rich storytelling traditions and craftsmanship. Turturro will attend the festival with The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, which is included in the gala screenings lineup. His career has featured notable collaborations with Spike Lee and the Coen brothers. He won the Best Actor award at Cannes in 1991 for Barton Fink and is also known for playing Jesus Quintana in The Big Lebowski. His television work includes Monk, The Night Of and Severance. Mégri completes the trio of honorees. The festival’s announcement places the three artists in the spotlight for distinct contributions to film and music, with conversations featuring filmmakers Rian Johnson and James Gray also scheduled as part of the event.