Having enjoyed huge success with their adaptations of Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy and Killing Jesus, the National Geographic Channel is now set to adapt Bill O’Reilly’s book Killing Reagan, with Tim Matheson (The West Wing) signing on to portray President Ronald Reagan alongside Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City) as First Lady Nancy Reagan. “We […]
Jessica Biel and Clive Owen sign on for Invisible
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Jessica Biel and Clive Owen have signed on to star in the relationship drama Invisible, whcih is being directed by Danis Tanovic (No Man’s Land). The film “follows Felix (Owen) and Ann (Biel) who, despite their perfect lives, find themselves wanting more. On the other side of London — Anton, Hana […]
Colin Farrell to reteam with The Lobster director Yorgos Lanthimos
Variety is reporting news from Cannes that Colin Farrell is set to reteam with director Yorgos Lanthimos for The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Farrell and Lanthimos had previously collaborated together on last year’s The Lobster and the two will reunite on the new film, which is set to go into production this summer. Ed Guiney and […]
Jack O’Connell to headline Netflix’s new show Godless
Jack O’Connell (Money Monster, Unbroken) is set to lead the cast of Godless, the new Western drama series from Netflix. Steven Soderbergh (Behind the Candelabra) and Scott Frank are behind the new show which is reportedly set in 1884 and “centers on Frank Griffin, a menacing outlaw who is terrorizing the West as he hunts […]
Cecily Strong to join Jessica Chastain in Plus One
Saturday Night Live star Cecily Strong is in talks to join Jessica Chastain (The Huntsman: Winter’s War, The Martian) in the upcoming comedy Plus One. Patrick Brice (The Overnight) is directing the film which follows “a single woman (Chastain) who realizes she has limited choices in girlfriends who can join her on the singles scene because […]
Matt Damon would play Daredevil, if Christopher Nolan directed
During an interview with the New York Daily News to promote the release of his latest film The Martian, Matt Damon was asked if he could see himself taking on a superhero role. The actor revealing that he believes the opportunity may have passed him by, although he would be tempted to play The Man […]
Amazon secures streaming rights to Mr. Robot
Amazon Prime has continued its expansion into the world of television by acquiring the streaming rights to acclaimed USA hacker drama Mr. Robot. SEE ALSO: Amazon announces six new pilots, coming this fall The subscription service will start airing the show all 10 episodes on October 16th in the UK and Germany and in the Spring […]
Fist Fight set to add Christina Hendricks
Mad Men star Christina Hendricks is in talks to join the cast of New Line’s school comedy Fist Fight, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ice Cube (Ride Along) and Charlie Day (Horrible Bosses) lead the cast of the comedy that has recently added Dean Norris (Breaking Bad) and Tracey Morgan (30 Rock) to its ranks. […]
Adam DeVine to co-write and star in When We First Met, Alexandra Daddario to co-star
Deadline is reporting that Adam DeVine (Pitch Perfect 2, The Intern) is set to star and co-write the upcoming romantic comedy When We First Met. DeVine, who also feature’s in this summer’s Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates with Zac Efron, is a writer on television series Workaholics but When We First Met would be […]
Raul Castillo to play Flamingo in Gotham season 2
Variety is reporting that Looking star Raul Castillo has signed on to play the DC villain Eduardo Flamingo in the second season of Gotham, with the character set to make his debut in the ninth episode. Created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert, Flamingo made his first appearance in Batman #666 in July 2007. His […]
