Publicist: Michael Douglas Plans on Walking 'Wall Street' Red Carpet

By Bryan Alexander Posted Sep 16th 2010 11:06AM

Michael Douglas is determined to walk the red carpet at the NYC premiere of 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' next Wednesday, marking his first public appearance since late August, when he stunned David Letterman with his healthy appearance following his first week of chemotherapy and radiation treatment for throat cancer, the actor's publicist tells PopEater.

The acting icon will be about halfway through an eight-week treatment program when 'Wall Street' premieres at the Ziegfeld Theater on Sept. 20. Publicist Allen Burry confirms that Douglas is making every effort to be there to mark the return of his most famous character, Gordon Gekko.

"That's the plan right now," Burry tells PopEater. "But we're literally going day-to-day as to know how much he can do."

"He would like to attend the premiere and show his support for the movie," Burry adds. "He knows that's part of the job and he's proud of the movie."

Radiation and chemotherapy take a major toll on a patient, and promoting a big film like 'Wall Street' can be grueling. The premiere falls roughly four weeks into Douglas' program and he plans to go to his regularly-scheduled treatment the morning of the event, just like he does five days a week.

During his visit to Letterman's 'Late Show,' Douglas said the treatment "knocks you out really hard" and that the "progression goes down" as the radiation and chemo intensify.

His publicist agrees.

"This all builds, and it's very hard to 100 percent predict," Burry says.

Despite the throat cancer diagnosis and the invasive medical intervention that followed soon after, Douglas has done his best to continue promoting 'Money Never Sleeps,' which co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan.

Each stop on his scaled-back press tour has had a major impact, though -- from a cover interview with PEOPLE magazine to the Letterman appearance, which ended with the talk-show host passing on a rare hug of support.

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Thursday 16 September

By JABBER

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I WISH HIM WELL, HE IS ONE OF MY MOST LIKED PEOPLE

By Bob Wehde

I know what your going through and I wish you the same good fotune that God granted me. Best wishes, my friend, and stay strong. Prayers are with you

By CherMoeLin

I really admire Michael Douglas and love his films. I know what he and his family are going through, as my husband was diagnosed with mid-esophageal cancer which had spread to the liver and adrenal gland. He was supposed to undergo the same aggressive regimen as Michael Douglas. My husband died within 10 days of diagnosis and could never be stabilized long enough to get the chemo ... only 1 radiation treatment. My prayers are with the Douglas family and I hope he can get the cancer under control. God Bless.

Friday 17 September

By Ronnie Tombrella

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Michael our generation needs you to recover God Bless

By Lucky to be alive

Keep fighting Mike. We need you!

By joc

You can beat this Michael....our prayers are with you.

By usaguy45

May the lord be with u mike,good luck

By Jan

Dear Michael, May the Lord give you his healing touch. God Bless!!

By Well-wisher

My brother-in-law had the same treatment and it became progressively harder and took great courage, but it was successful. I wish Michael Douglas the same courage and success, Godspeed Michael, give it all you've got.

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By Ned

Best of luck to him.

By Anskyseven

From the Streets of San Francisco to Wall Street... Michael Douglas has always been one of my favorites! Good luck!

By Carol

May our Dear Lord be with you,

By james

I was diagnosed with neck cancer last December and sought 'second' opinions. Mayo and Barnes-Siteman were the best for me. Three surgeries and radiation are all behind me. Just got a clear CT scan. Good luck to you and your family.

James

By TONY

God speed Michael, our prayers are with you on a full recovery in hopes that you beat this cancer.

By Jeannine

Hang in there Michael.I have prayed for you and your family ,stay strong and possitive!You Are So Loved!!!!!!!!

By Patricia

Michael I wish you a speedy recovery. May God bless you and heal you. Michael's family stay strong.

By anthony

Hang your head high Michael your going to be a great example for a lot of people Love you Anthony

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