Paul Rudd to receive Volta Award in Dublin

Paul Rudd will receive the Volta Award this Sunday, the closing night of the Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF).

The American actor is travelling to Dublin for the World Premiere of John Carney's Power Ballad, which will be the closing film of the festival, and to be presented with the award at the ceremony.

"We are proud to honour such an extraordinary talent in Paul Rudd," said Festival Director Gráinne Humphreys.

"Paul's remarkable versatility, charisma and enduring appeal have made him one of the most beloved performers of his generation, seamlessly moving between independent film, comedy and global blockbusters.

"We are delighted to welcome him to Dublin, not only to attend the world premiere of Power Ballad but to acknowledge his exceptional contributions to the art of film."

Named after Ireland's first cinema, founded in 1909 by James Joyce, the Volta Award recognises individuals "who have made an outstanding contribution to the world of film and screen culture".

Previous recipients of the Volta Award include Al Pacino, Julie Andrews, Ennio Morricone, Daniel Day-Lewis, Claudia Cardinale, Martin Sheen, Kristin Scott Thomas, and more.

Rudd's career spans over three decades, with appearances in Avengers: Endgame, Ant-Man, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and the sitcom Friends.