'Alias Grace,' film starring Evan Rachel Wood headline TIFF's Canadian slate

TORONTO - The world premiere of Mary Harron's TV miniseries "Alias Grace" and films starring Evan Rachel Wood, Geena Davis and Sandra Oh are in the homegrown lineup for this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

The Canadian lineup announced Wednesday includes "Alias Grace," which Sarah Polley wrote and produced based on Margaret Atwood's novel. It's set to premiere on the CBC this fall.

In the drama "A Worthy Companion" by Carlos Sanchez and Jason Sanchez, Wood stars as a troubled woman who bonds with a teenage pianist, played by Canadian actress Julia Sarah Stone.

Meanwhile, Davis stars alongside Scott Thompson in the comedy "Don't Talk to Irene" by Pat Mills, about a teen who auditions for a dance-themed reality show with a group of senior citizens.

And Oh is in the comedy "Meditation Park" by Mina Shum, which also stars Liane Balaban and Don McKellar and is set in Vancouver.

Other highlights of the homegrown lineup include "Eye on Juliet" by Kim Nguyen, whose previous features include "Two Lovers and a Bear" and the Oscar-nominated "Rebelle."

The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off Sept. 7 with the opening film "Borg/McEnroe," a tennis drama starring Shia LaBeouf.

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