John Lithgow Says 'Conclave' Resonated' With Audiences Because "Elections Have Become An Important Subject Of Our Time"

The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis. The film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellitto sent well-wishes to the 88-year-old sovereign — who has been hospitalized for health issues — at the SAG Awards 2025 on Sunday.

Rossellini appeared at the ceremony to introduce the papal drama alongside fellow stars Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, and Sergio Castellitto.

John Lithgow was in a funk. When we spoke late last year, the actor was fresh off a critically acclaimed run on the London stage and riding high on the success of Conclave, the movie about the intrigue around a papal succession in which he costars with Ralph Fiennes,

The esteemed group of Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, and John Lithgow had enough collective gravitas on their own. Still, Harrison Ford, who had just presented them the best ensemble award ...

Fiennes was joined onstage by co-stars John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto while accepting the prize for best movie cast.

John Lithgow credits the timeliness of his latest film, Conclave, with why audiences have resonated with it. He and his castmates Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini and Sergio Castellitto received ...