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Villella

American  
[vi-lel-uh] / vɪˈlɛl ə /

noun

  1. Edward, born 1936, U.S. ballet dancer.


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For the current “Scream” filmmakers — Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett directing and Chad Villella executive producing — the casting process is “simple” because it comes down to “casting people who are cool.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

Best extras: Start with the always crucial optional commentary track starring Mr. Bettinelli-Olpin, Mr. Gillett, writers James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick and producer Chad Villella.

From Washington Times • Apr. 30, 2022

Villella, one of the senior City Ballet principals in 1972, said he found the score of “Symphony in Three Movements” “hard to digest in a short space of time.”

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2022

Filmmaking team Radio Silence, which includes co-directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and producer Chad Villella, who made a splash with their breakout horror film “Ready or Not,” are behind the camera this time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2022

He’s also invited in former Balanchine stars to coach the dancers, including Patricia McBride, Edward Villella and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2019