From July to August 2014 Allen filmed the mystery drama '' Irrational Man '' in Newport , Rhode Island , with Joaquin Phoenix , Emma Stone , Parker Posey and Jamie Blackley . Allen said that this film , as well as the next three he had planned , had the financing and full support of Sony Pictures Classics . His next film , '' Café Society '' , starred an ensemble cast , including Jesse Eisenberg , Kristen Stewart , and Blake Lively . Bruce Willis was set to co-star , but was replaced by Steve Carell during filming . The film is distributed by Amazon Studios , and opened the 2016 Cannes Film Festival on May 11 , 2016 , the third time Allen has opened the festival
2016 Cannes Film Festival
2016 Cannes Film Festival
Woody Allen