Stars arrive at Toronto 'Dr. Cabbie' premiere in taxi, and other weird movie arrivals
What better way to arrive at the premiere of “Dr. Cabbie” than in a cab?
On Sunday, the cast of the Canadian comedy pulled up to the film’s Scotiabank Theatre premiere in Toronto in a local red and yellow taxi. Actors Kunal Nayyar, Isabel Kaif and Vinay Virmani all emerged from the cab to greet the fans of the movie about an Indian doctor who is forced to drive a cab in Toronto because he can’t find a job.
"Everyone feels like a fish out of water at some point in their life," "Big Bang Theory" star Nayyar, who plays the cabbie’s friend, told CP24. “It doesn’t have to be just moving from a different country. It could be socially you feel a fish out of water.”
Particularly if you choose to show up to your movie premiere on something other than a red carpet. Here are some other films whose stars, like the “Dr Cabbie” cast, turned up to their premiere in weird modes of transport:
"The A-Team"
Back in 2010, like troopers, stars Bradley Cooper and Sharlto Copley showed up to the Los Angeles premiere of “The A-Team” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in a massive tank, a vehicle which the cast uses as a mode of escape in the film.
"X-Men Origins: Wolverine"
Hugh Jackman literally landed at the Australian premiere of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” in 2009 when he zip-lined onto the red carpet after arriving by helicopter. Remember, his character is known for flying through the air.
"Oz The Great and Powerful"
James Franco made a magical entrance to the world premiere of “Oz The Great And Powerful” in Hollywood last year when he flew onto the El Capitan Theatre red carpet via air balloon, his character’s chosen mode of travel.
"Hercules"
Earlier this year, The Rock rode into the German premiere of “Hercules” with a horse and chariot. Now doubt the son of Zeus would approve.
"The Dictator"
Sacha Baron Cohen is a master at the eccentric entrance, so it was hard to choose one of his many arrivals. But we eventually went to his Cannes entrance on a camel back in 2012 for “The Dictator.” In the film he plays a Middle Eastern dictator.
"Larry Crowne"
Slightly sleeker was Tom Hanks’ ride into the “Larry Crowne” red carpet in 2011. The actor arrived at his film’s premiere at Los Angeles’Grauman’s Chinese Theatre atop his character’s trademark scooter.