Sam Mendes Attends the "Empire of Light" Premiere in Beverly Hills

Director Sam Mendes attends the premiere of the motion picture romantic drama "Empire of Light" at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Storyline: Hilary (Olivia Colman) is a cinema manager struggling with her mental health, and Stephen (Micheal Ward) is a new employee longing to escape the provincial town where he faces daily adversity. Together they find a sense of belonging and experience the healing power of music, cinema, and community. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI