With production coming to an end this month, Netflix has officially announced the supporting cast for its upcoming spy comedy True Memoirs of an International Assassin, which is headlined by Kevin James (Paul Blart: Mall Cop). The film, which is being directed by Jeff Wadlow (Kiss-Ass 2), will see James joined in the cast by […]
Jessica Chastain in talks for Sitting Bull drama Woman Walks Ahead
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Jessica Chastain is in talks to star in Woman Walks Ahead, which is being directed by Susanna White (Generation Kill) from a script by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, Locke). The film will see Chastain as Caroline Weldon, “a 19th-century Brooklyn artist and activist who moved to the Standing Rock […]
NBC orders pilot for Cruel Intentions TV sequel
It looks like 1999’s Cruel Intentions is set to become the latest movie to make the jump to the small screen, with Variety reporting that NBC has placed a pilot order for a TV sequel to the film, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon. The potential series sees will take place […]
Harald Zwart to direct Keanu Reeves in action film Rally Car
Karate Kid director Harald Zwart has signed on to direct the upcoming action film Rally Car from Chinese production companies Fundamental Films and Company Films. The project has been written by Jeremy Lott (Spy Kids) and will star Keanu Reeves (John Wick) as “a hot shot former champion NASCAR driver who doesn’t want to believe […]
Rupert Wyatt to direct The Exorcist TV pilot
Having departed 20th Century Fox’s X-Men spinoff last year, Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) is heading to the small screen for his next project, with Deadline reporting that the director is set to helm the pilot for Fox’s TV adaptation of The Exorcist. The one-hour drama is a modern reimagining of […]
Christina Milian and Annaleigh Ashford join The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Fox continues to fill out its cast for the upcoming TV remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with Christina Milian (Grandfathered) set to play Magenta and Annaleigh Ashford (Masters of Sex) portraying Columbia. Production on the two-hour event special is set to get underway next month under director Kenny Ortega (High School Musical), while […]
Leonardo DiCaprio to produce YA adaptation The Sandcastle Empire
The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Paramount Pictures has snapped up the rights to Kayla Olson’s as-yet-unpublished YA novel The Sandcastle Empire, with Leonardo DiCaprio on board to produce through his Appian Way production company. The Sandcastle Empire “is set in 2049 when the Earth is at a breaking point due to climate change, coastal […]
Adam West to guest star in The Big Bang Theory for 200th episode
As The Big Bang Theory prepares to celebrate its 200th episode, TV Line is reporting that the producers have lined up a selection of guest stars, led by former Batman Adam West. West will make his first ever appearance on the show in the milestone episode, and will be joined by recurring guest stars Christine […]
Rooney Mara to play Mary Magdalene
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Carol star Rooney Mara has been cast as Mary Magdalene in an upcoming biopic of the biblical figure, which has been developed by See-Saw Films, Film4 and Universal Pictures International Productions. Screen International reports that Garth Davis (Alice) is set to direct the project from a script by […]
Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke admits that filming Season 6 “almost killed” the cast
It’s only a few months away until the premiere and rumours and spoilers have been readily dropping about Season 6 of HBO’s Game of Thrones. Most of the talk has been about the apparent death of a huge character. Hopefully we will find out for sure about the status of Jon Snow on April 24th […]
