Kenneth Branagh praises ‘cosmic treat’ of Hollywood ceremony
The actor and director was praised as “one of the most gifted human beings” by Josh Gad.
Sir Kenneth Branagh has said it is a “cosmic treat” to have his hand and footprints cast in cement on the Hollywood Boulevard.
The Northern Irish actor, 56, was praised by actor Josh Gad as “one of the most gifted human beings” at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Sir Kenneth told the crowd: “This would be an amazing gift for any fan of the movies and it is a cosmic treat for me.”
Sir Kenneth said the list of those who have been given the honour is an “amazing rollcall”, adding: “Being included in that number is surreal and it’s wondrous.”
Gad said acting in Murder On The Orient Express made him feel “worthless” compared to Sir Kenneth, who directed the upcoming Agatha Christie adaptation in which he also stars as detective Hercule Poirot.
Co-star Leslie Odom Jr also praised Sir Kenneth at the ceremony outside the TCL Chinese Theatre.
