Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin are keen to return for 'Sicario 3'.Producers Molly Smith and Thad Luckinbill have revealed that they are planning to bring the trio back for the third movie in the action franchise, even though Blunt's FBI Special Agent Kate Macer did not feature in the 2018 sequel 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado'.Speaking to Collider, Molly said: "Our idea is to get the cast back together with Benicio, Emily, and Josh, and we've got a great story to tell... Benicio, by nature of just working with us most recently, has been probably the closest to it at the moment."But we're keeping all the talent informed. They've stayed close to it. Like Trent said, the strike has just slowed us down a bit on this last draft, but I think everybody is very excited. Everyone sort of knows the framework of the...
- 10/30/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Black Label Media, consisting of sisters Molly and Rachel Smith and twin brothers Trent and Thad Luckinbill, have returned to the screen with their calling card: a Benicio Del Toro-led crime thriller.
The independent production and finance company, most known for producing the Sicario films and co-financing La La Land, is set to release Grant Singer’s Reptile this Friday on Netflix, and it’s another example of Black Label’s commitment to preserving mid-budget films, as well as genres that are less prioritized now by the major studios.
Knowing how Del Toro works from their previous two Sicario films, Black Label teamed him up early with Reptile co-writer/director Singer and co-writer Benjamin Brewer, so that he didn’t have to present his own rewrites and suggestions during production. And due to the pandemic shutdown, the added collaboration time has now resulted in Del Toro’s first co-writing credit on a feature film.
The independent production and finance company, most known for producing the Sicario films and co-financing La La Land, is set to release Grant Singer’s Reptile this Friday on Netflix, and it’s another example of Black Label’s commitment to preserving mid-budget films, as well as genres that are less prioritized now by the major studios.
Knowing how Del Toro works from their previous two Sicario films, Black Label teamed him up early with Reptile co-writer/director Singer and co-writer Benjamin Brewer, so that he didn’t have to present his own rewrites and suggestions during production. And due to the pandemic shutdown, the added collaboration time has now resulted in Del Toro’s first co-writing credit on a feature film.
- 9/27/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This minute-long clip from Netflix’s Reptile is short on dialogue but incredibly intense. The scene focuses on Benicio Del Toro chasing a shooter who’s attempting to take out the cops pursuing him.
In addition to Benicio Del Toro, the neo-noir crime thriller stars Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Del Toro was also busy behind the scenes, co-writing the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer. Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, and Thad Luckinbill produced, and Del Toro, Rick Yorn, and Rachel Smith executive produced.
Benicio Del Toro as Tom Nichols and Alicia Silverstone as Judy Nichols in ‘Reptile’ (Photo Cr. Daniel McFadden/Netflix © 2023)
Reptile was originally scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 3, 2023, but has moved up a bit and will play in select theaters on September 22nd. It will...
In addition to Benicio Del Toro, the neo-noir crime thriller stars Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Del Toro was also busy behind the scenes, co-writing the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer. Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, and Thad Luckinbill produced, and Del Toro, Rick Yorn, and Rachel Smith executive produced.
Benicio Del Toro as Tom Nichols and Alicia Silverstone as Judy Nichols in ‘Reptile’ (Photo Cr. Daniel McFadden/Netflix © 2023)
Reptile was originally scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 3, 2023, but has moved up a bit and will play in select theaters on September 22nd. It will...
- 9/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix is a haven for crime thriller fans with such popular hits as Making a Murderer, the David Fincher series Mindhunter, and the recent Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. The streaming service has just released the trailer for a new thriller that sees the reunion of Excess Baggage stars Benicio Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone, Reptile. The film also stars Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.” Del Toro boasts about the film’s twists and turns, “I liked the unpredictability. There were a couple of what I like to call ‘Oh, shit...
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.” Del Toro boasts about the film’s twists and turns, “I liked the unpredictability. There were a couple of what I like to call ‘Oh, shit...
- 8/21/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Benicio Del Toro is a cold-blooded sleuth in Netflix film “Reptile.”
The Oscar winner stars in, co-wrote, and executive produces the murder mystery thriller, which is helmed by music video director Grant Singer.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective (Del Toro) attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer co-wrote the script with Del Toro and Benjamin Brewer, with the film marking Singer’s feature debut. He recently told Entertainment Weekly that “Reptile” has a “multifaceted sense of deception” due to the mind-bending structure of the storytelling.
Del Toro told Variety that working with Singer was a “little...
The Oscar winner stars in, co-wrote, and executive produces the murder mystery thriller, which is helmed by music video director Grant Singer.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective (Del Toro) attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer co-wrote the script with Del Toro and Benjamin Brewer, with the film marking Singer’s feature debut. He recently told Entertainment Weekly that “Reptile” has a “multifaceted sense of deception” due to the mind-bending structure of the storytelling.
Del Toro told Variety that working with Singer was a “little...
- 8/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Benicio Del Toro is bringing a slippery crime story to the big screen.
The Oscar winner stars in and executive produces “Reptile,” written and directed by Grant Singer and co-written by Benjamin Brewer. Del Toro plays a detective who has an existential crisis while trying to solve the murder of a real estate agent.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer makes his feature debut with the mystery film after helming music videos for artists like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. Singer told Entertainment Weekly that the film has a “multifaceted...
The Oscar winner stars in and executive produces “Reptile,” written and directed by Grant Singer and co-written by Benjamin Brewer. Del Toro plays a detective who has an existential crisis while trying to solve the murder of a real estate agent.
Per the official synopsis, following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Alicia Silverstone, Justin Timberlake, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Frances Fisher, Ato Essandoh, Michael Carmen Pitt, Karl Glusman, and Matilda Lutz also star.
Director Singer makes his feature debut with the mystery film after helming music videos for artists like Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. Singer told Entertainment Weekly that the film has a “multifaceted...
- 8/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Justin Timberlake as Will Grady in ‘Reptile’ (Photo Cr. Netflix © 2023)
The first photos from writer/director Grant Singer’s Reptile give away nothing about the story, but that’s the point. “I think the movie will be exciting to people who like to watch something where you don’t know where it’s leading you, where a film is going to have twists and turns and deceive you. And people who like things that are intense and visceral and suspenseful, I think they’ll find something exciting in this,” said first-time feature film director Singer in an interview with EW.
The first five photos feature the neo-noir crime thriller’s stars, including Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Benicio Del Toro, who’s also a co-writer along with Singer and Benjamin Brewer, is shown in three photos including one with his 1997 Excess Baggage co-star Alicia Silverstone.
The cast also includes Eric Bogosian,...
The first photos from writer/director Grant Singer’s Reptile give away nothing about the story, but that’s the point. “I think the movie will be exciting to people who like to watch something where you don’t know where it’s leading you, where a film is going to have twists and turns and deceive you. And people who like things that are intense and visceral and suspenseful, I think they’ll find something exciting in this,” said first-time feature film director Singer in an interview with EW.
The first five photos feature the neo-noir crime thriller’s stars, including Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Frances Fisher, and Ato Essandoh. Benicio Del Toro, who’s also a co-writer along with Singer and Benjamin Brewer, is shown in three photos including one with his 1997 Excess Baggage co-star Alicia Silverstone.
The cast also includes Eric Bogosian,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The Netflix streaming service has just unveiled the first images from their upcoming thriller Reptile, which stars Benicio Del Toro and Justin Timberlake. The film is scheduled to start streaming on October 6th, and you can take a look at the characters played by Del Toro and Timberlake (and some of their co-stars) in the images at the bottom of this article.
In addition to starring in the film, Del Toro also worked on the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, and also served as an executive producer. The script Del Toro, Singer, and Brewer crafted together has the following synopsis: Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Del Toro and Timberlake are joined in the cast by Eric Bogosian,...
In addition to starring in the film, Del Toro also worked on the screenplay with director Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, and also served as an executive producer. The script Del Toro, Singer, and Brewer crafted together has the following synopsis: Following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, a hardened detective attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems, and by doing so dismantles the illusions in his own life.
Del Toro and Timberlake are joined in the cast by Eric Bogosian,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+s Special Ops: Lioness continues with episode five, “Truth is the Shrewest Lie,” an episode that finds Cruz’s cover in jeopardy and Joe taking time away from her assignment to be with her daughter. The one-minute clip from episode five, premiering on Sunday, August 13, 2023, shows Joe comforting her daughter Kate after a tragic car accident.
Zoe Saldaña leads the cast as Joe, and Laysla De Oliveira stars as Cruz Manuelos. Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly plays Bryon Westfield, Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman is Edwin Mullins, Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman Kaitlyn Meade, and Dave Annable is Neal, Joe’s husband.
The cast also includes Jill Wagner as Bobby, Lamonica Garrett as Tucker, James Jordan as Two Cups, Austin Hébert as Randy, Jonah Wharton as Tex, Stephanie Nur as Aaliyah, and Hannah Love Lanier as Kate.
“Truth is the Shrewdest Lie” Plot: Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate’s accident.
Zoe Saldaña leads the cast as Joe, and Laysla De Oliveira stars as Cruz Manuelos. Emmy Award nominee Michael Kelly plays Bryon Westfield, Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman is Edwin Mullins, Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman Kaitlyn Meade, and Dave Annable is Neal, Joe’s husband.
The cast also includes Jill Wagner as Bobby, Lamonica Garrett as Tucker, James Jordan as Two Cups, Austin Hébert as Randy, Jonah Wharton as Tex, Stephanie Nur as Aaliyah, and Hannah Love Lanier as Kate.
“Truth is the Shrewdest Lie” Plot: Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate’s accident.
- 8/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
When Is The Netflix Movie Reptile Coming? Well, Netflix has joined forces with Black Label Media to create the highly anticipated thriller “Reptile,” featuring the renowned actor Benicio Del Toro in the lead role.
The film is scheduled to make its grand debut at the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) in 2023, followed by its release on Netflix during the Fall of the same year.
This exciting project has been created by the talented music video director Grant Singer, whose portfolio boasts collaborations with top-tier artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Lorde, among others.
“Reptile” marks Singer’s first venture into feature film direction. The screenplay is co-written by Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, known for their work on “The Trust” and “Beneath Contempt.”
As the production house behind hits like “La La Land” and “Sicario,” Black Label Media will handle the production and financing of “Reptile,” with Molly Smith,...
The film is scheduled to make its grand debut at the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) in 2023, followed by its release on Netflix during the Fall of the same year.
This exciting project has been created by the talented music video director Grant Singer, whose portfolio boasts collaborations with top-tier artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Lorde, among others.
“Reptile” marks Singer’s first venture into feature film direction. The screenplay is co-written by Grant Singer and Benjamin Brewer, known for their work on “The Trust” and “Beneath Contempt.”
As the production house behind hits like “La La Land” and “Sicario,” Black Label Media will handle the production and financing of “Reptile,” with Molly Smith,...
- 7/30/2023
- by Om Prakash Kaushal
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
The exciting first trailer for Paramount+’s new spy drama “Special Ops: Lioness” has been out and it features megastar Zoe Saldana prominently.
On Sunday, July 23, the series will make its debut on Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan is the series’ executive producer.
Read More: ‘Special Ops: Lioness’: First Look At Nicole Kidman-Zoë Saldana Spy Series
The main character of “Special Ops: Lioness,” which is based on a real U.S. military operation, is Joe, whose personal life intersects with her professional one as the point of the CIA’s spear in the fight on terror. Saldana will share the screen with an A-list ensemble in “Special Ops: Lioness,” which is being produced by none other than Sheridan (Yellowstone), the reigning maestro of Western television drama.
L-r Jill Wagner as Bobby, Thad Luckinbill as Kyle, Zoe Saldana as Joe, James Jordan as Two Cups, Jonah Wharton as Tex, Austin Hébert...
On Sunday, July 23, the series will make its debut on Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan is the series’ executive producer.
Read More: ‘Special Ops: Lioness’: First Look At Nicole Kidman-Zoë Saldana Spy Series
The main character of “Special Ops: Lioness,” which is based on a real U.S. military operation, is Joe, whose personal life intersects with her professional one as the point of the CIA’s spear in the fight on terror. Saldana will share the screen with an A-list ensemble in “Special Ops: Lioness,” which is being produced by none other than Sheridan (Yellowstone), the reigning maestro of Western television drama.
L-r Jill Wagner as Bobby, Thad Luckinbill as Kyle, Zoe Saldana as Joe, James Jordan as Two Cups, Jonah Wharton as Tex, Austin Hébert...
- 6/8/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
Prolific series creator Taylor Sheridan expands his Paramount+ universe with Special Ops: Lioness starring Zoe Saldaña and inspired by a real U.S. military program. The teaser trailer reveals the tone of Sheridan’s latest drama and introduces the spy thriller’s key players.
In addition to Zoe Saldaña, the season stars Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. Dave Annable (Sheridan’s Yellowstone), Lamonica Garrett (Sheridan’s 1883), Jill Wagner, James Jordan (Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown), Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier also star.
Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Sheridan, Jill Wagner, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat serve as executive producers. The series is an MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios production.
Special Ops: Lioness is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
The...
In addition to Zoe Saldaña, the season stars Laysla De Oliveira, Emmy nominee Michael Kelly, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. Dave Annable (Sheridan’s Yellowstone), Lamonica Garrett (Sheridan’s 1883), Jill Wagner, James Jordan (Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown), Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur, and Hannah Love Lanier also star.
Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Taylor Sheridan, Jill Wagner, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone, and John Hillcoat serve as executive producers. The series is an MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios production.
Special Ops: Lioness is set to premiere on Paramount+ on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
The...
- 6/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Paramount+ has just debuted a first look at “Special Ops: Lioness”, also revealing the new title for the drama that had previously been titled simply “Lioness”.
The highly anticipated espionage thriller is the latest from series creator Taylor Sheridan, whose numerous Paramount+ shows include “Yellowstone” and its spinoffs, “The Mayor of Kingstown” and the Sylvester Stallone-starring “Tulsa King”.
“Special Ops: Lioness” is based on a real-life CIA espionage program made up exclusively of female agents, and features Nicole Kidman and Zoë Saldana, who also serve as producers.
Read More: Nicole Kidman To Feature In And Executive Produce Paramount+ Original Series ‘Lioness’
According to the official synopsis, the series focuses on Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), described as “a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Saldaña plays Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program,...
The highly anticipated espionage thriller is the latest from series creator Taylor Sheridan, whose numerous Paramount+ shows include “Yellowstone” and its spinoffs, “The Mayor of Kingstown” and the Sylvester Stallone-starring “Tulsa King”.
“Special Ops: Lioness” is based on a real-life CIA espionage program made up exclusively of female agents, and features Nicole Kidman and Zoë Saldana, who also serve as producers.
Read More: Nicole Kidman To Feature In And Executive Produce Paramount+ Original Series ‘Lioness’
According to the official synopsis, the series focuses on Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), described as “a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.”
Saldaña plays Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Paramount+ has released first-look photos and an official title for Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness (fka Lioness), starring Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira and Morgan Freeman.
Based on a real-life CIA program, Special Ops: Lioness follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
The series, from MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, also stars series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier with Emmy Award® nominee Michael Kelly in a recurring role.
Sheridan executive produces with David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner,...
Based on a real-life CIA program, Special Ops: Lioness follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing, and leading her female undercover operatives.
The series, from MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, also stars series regulars Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Lamonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanier with Emmy Award® nominee Michael Kelly in a recurring role.
Sheridan executive produces with David C. Glasser, Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Jill Wagner,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill) is a vital character on The Young and the Restless. The former hero turned into a villain during his last run on the show, which ended in 2019. But after a four-year absence, he could be returning to Genoa City.
The Young and the Restless stars Thad Luckinbill and Amelia Heinle I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Who is J.T. Hellstrom on ‘The Young and the Restless’?
J.T. debuted on The Young and the Restless in 1999 as part of the teen crowd. His inner circle of friends consists of Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), Brittany Hodges (Lauren Woodland), and Mackenzie Browning (Kelly Kruger). J.T. has a reputation for being a bad boy but proves his good side when he starts dating Colleen Carlton (Tammin Sursok).
The couple’s relationship ends when he sleeps with Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle). Victoria becomes pregnant with J.
The Young and the Restless stars Thad Luckinbill and Amelia Heinle I Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Who is J.T. Hellstrom on ‘The Young and the Restless’?
J.T. debuted on The Young and the Restless in 1999 as part of the teen crowd. His inner circle of friends consists of Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), Brittany Hodges (Lauren Woodland), and Mackenzie Browning (Kelly Kruger). J.T. has a reputation for being a bad boy but proves his good side when he starts dating Colleen Carlton (Tammin Sursok).
The couple’s relationship ends when he sleeps with Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle). Victoria becomes pregnant with J.
- 4/6/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Yellowstone fans who felt bamboozled by Saturday’s panel at the Dolby Theatre are being urged to reach out to the Paley Center.
Deadline has learned that a Paley rep will respond to those who email the organization directly at customercare@paleycenter.org. Ticket prices ranged from $30-plus to over $100 for the Yellowstone event that was originally billed as an all-star affair.
Related Story Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan & ‘Yellowstone’ Leading Cast Drop Out Of PaleyFest In No April Fool’s Joke Related Story 'Lioness': Thad Luckinbill Joins Taylor Sheridan's Series For Paramount+ Related Story Miranda Lambert On The Possibility Of Guest-Starring On 'Yellowstone' & Who She Would Like To Play
Instead, those who just about filled the Dolby on Saturday learned the entire lineup of stars had changed for the panel. Tickets were sold off the notion that creator Taylor Sheridan and star Kevin Costner would be in attendance,...
Deadline has learned that a Paley rep will respond to those who email the organization directly at customercare@paleycenter.org. Ticket prices ranged from $30-plus to over $100 for the Yellowstone event that was originally billed as an all-star affair.
Related Story Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan & ‘Yellowstone’ Leading Cast Drop Out Of PaleyFest In No April Fool’s Joke Related Story 'Lioness': Thad Luckinbill Joins Taylor Sheridan's Series For Paramount+ Related Story Miranda Lambert On The Possibility Of Guest-Starring On 'Yellowstone' & Who She Would Like To Play
Instead, those who just about filled the Dolby on Saturday learned the entire lineup of stars had changed for the panel. Tickets were sold off the notion that creator Taylor Sheridan and star Kevin Costner would be in attendance,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Thad Luckinbill has been tapped for a heavily recurring role opposite Zoe Saldaña in Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ original series Lioness, headlined and executive produced by Saldaña and also starring Nicole Kidman, who executive produces, and Laysla De Oliveira. The series hails from Sheridan, MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.
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Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
Related Story Nicole Kidman Cast In Taylor Sheridan’s CIA Drama Series ‘Lioness’ At Paramount+ Related Story 'Fatal Attraction' Trailer: Joshua Jackson & Lizzy Caplan Star In Paramount+Thriller Series – Update Related Story '80 For Brady' Premiere Date Set At Paramount+
Lioness is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA’s Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Saldaña will play Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
- 4/3/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Devotion streaming on Paramount + beginning January 8, 2023. Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment/Paramount +
Buy On Digital January 8, 2023 With Never-before-seen Bonus Content Watch The Film On Paramount+ January 8, 2023
Paramount+ and Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that the epic and inspirational true story Devotion will be available to stream on Paramount+ and will be available to purchase on Digital beginning Sunday, Jan. 8 in the U.S. and Canada.
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Additional cast include Christina Jackson (“Swagger”), Thomas Sadoski (“The Newsroom”) and Joe Jonas.
Buy On Digital January 8, 2023 With Never-before-seen Bonus Content Watch The Film On Paramount+ January 8, 2023
Paramount+ and Paramount Home Entertainment have announced that the epic and inspirational true story Devotion will be available to stream on Paramount+ and will be available to purchase on Digital beginning Sunday, Jan. 8 in the U.S. and Canada.
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Additional cast include Christina Jackson (“Swagger”), Thomas Sadoski (“The Newsroom”) and Joe Jonas.
- 1/5/2023
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
A movie that somewhat flew under the radar (pun intended) this year is the war drama, Devotion. Jonathan Majors, whose star is on the rise with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania coming out along with Creed III, shows his chops as the leading man in this historical air combat film that is based on a true story. Devotion is set to be available for purchase with never-before-seen bonus content on Digital in the U.S. and Canada as well as streaming on Paramount+ this January 8.
The official synopsis reads,
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices...
The official synopsis reads,
Directed by Jd Dillard, Jonathan Majors (“Creed III”) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) star in the true story of two elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices...
- 1/5/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The Black Reel Awards has revealed its nominations for their 23rd Annual ceremony.
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, about the warrior women of the country of Dahomey, and Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, about a superhero from the fictional African nation of Wakanda and a memorial to Chadwick Boseman, are tied at 14 nominations.
Two other films joined the ranks of double-digit nominations: MGM’s Till and A24’s The Inspection.
Independent studio A24 garnered 11 nominations across all categories. However, Amazon Studios landed a record three nominations in the Outstanding Independent Film category for Master, Nanny, and Emergency. Perennial powerhouse, Disney Studios nabbed the most nominations for a studio with 15.
Viola Davis landed her sixth Outstanding Actress nomination for her work in The Woman King, becoming the most recognized individual in the Actress category in Black Reel Award (Bolts) history. At the same time, director Elegance Bratton received...
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King, about the warrior women of the country of Dahomey, and Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, about a superhero from the fictional African nation of Wakanda and a memorial to Chadwick Boseman, are tied at 14 nominations.
Two other films joined the ranks of double-digit nominations: MGM’s Till and A24’s The Inspection.
Independent studio A24 garnered 11 nominations across all categories. However, Amazon Studios landed a record three nominations in the Outstanding Independent Film category for Master, Nanny, and Emergency. Perennial powerhouse, Disney Studios nabbed the most nominations for a studio with 15.
Viola Davis landed her sixth Outstanding Actress nomination for her work in The Woman King, becoming the most recognized individual in the Actress category in Black Reel Award (Bolts) history. At the same time, director Elegance Bratton received...
- 12/16/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The makers of the aerial war epic film ‘Devotion’, where pop icon Joe Jonas makes his acting debut, have moved its India release from November 25 to December 2. Based on the bestselling book written by Adam Makos, the film also stars Jonathan Majors and Glenn Powell playing celebrated wingmen in the movie.
‘Devotion’ is a true story from the Korean War about two elite US Navy fighter pilots — Jesse Brown, who was the first black aviator in US Navy history. and his compatriot and dear friend, Tom Hunder. The action takes place during a brutal battle in the Korean War.
Thomas Sadoski will be seen as the commanding officer; Powell and Majors play the parts of Hunder and Brown, respectively. ‘Devotion’also stars Christina Jackson in a lead role.
The film has been produced by Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill through Black Label. PVR Pictures is distributing the film in India.
‘Devotion’ is a true story from the Korean War about two elite US Navy fighter pilots — Jesse Brown, who was the first black aviator in US Navy history. and his compatriot and dear friend, Tom Hunder. The action takes place during a brutal battle in the Korean War.
Thomas Sadoski will be seen as the commanding officer; Powell and Majors play the parts of Hunder and Brown, respectively. ‘Devotion’also stars Christina Jackson in a lead role.
The film has been produced by Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill through Black Label. PVR Pictures is distributing the film in India.
- 11/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Some of “Devotion” director Jd Dillard’s earliest memories are of the rumbling of F/A-18 jet engines.
“It’s quite abstract,” Dillard tells Variety over Zoom, recounting his sense memories of being about four years old, toddling around the Blue Angels headquarters in Pensacola, Fla. The filmmaker’s father, Bruce Dillard, was stationed there after becoming the second African American to fly with the Navy flight demonstration squadron.
“I remember shapes. I remember the nose of an F-18,” Dillard continues. ”I remember the little pylons that hold up the railing next to the entrance, the smell of the wax that they clean the planes with, and the noise that rumbles your chest.”
A few weeks ago, as part of the promotion for “Devotion” — which tells the story of the unbreakable bond forged between elite Navy aviators and Korean War heroes Ensign Jesse L. Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Lt. Thomas Hudner...
“It’s quite abstract,” Dillard tells Variety over Zoom, recounting his sense memories of being about four years old, toddling around the Blue Angels headquarters in Pensacola, Fla. The filmmaker’s father, Bruce Dillard, was stationed there after becoming the second African American to fly with the Navy flight demonstration squadron.
“I remember shapes. I remember the nose of an F-18,” Dillard continues. ”I remember the little pylons that hold up the railing next to the entrance, the smell of the wax that they clean the planes with, and the noise that rumbles your chest.”
A few weeks ago, as part of the promotion for “Devotion” — which tells the story of the unbreakable bond forged between elite Navy aviators and Korean War heroes Ensign Jesse L. Brown (Jonathan Majors) and Lt. Thomas Hudner...
- 11/22/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The second trailer for the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," dropped today, and we've already got goosebumps. Directed by the brilliant Kasi Lemmons, this celebration of one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the earth is the latest biopic from the producers who created the Academy Award-winning film about Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody." Whitney Houston's life has been at the center of public speculation for decades, and her untimely death only exacerbated tabloid obsessions. Fortunately, based on everything we know about "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," Lemmons' film starring Naomi Ackie is an empathetic look at the woman remembered as "The Voice."
The new trailer intercuts footage from the film against the sound of Whitney Houston belting out "I Will Always Love You," a surefire way to pull on the emotional heartstrings of anyone watching. There are shots of crowds cheering her name, Oprah Winfrey introducing her to an audience,...
The new trailer intercuts footage from the film against the sound of Whitney Houston belting out "I Will Always Love You," a surefire way to pull on the emotional heartstrings of anyone watching. There are shots of crowds cheering her name, Oprah Winfrey introducing her to an audience,...
- 11/9/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
On Wednesday, Sony Pictures Entertainment officially released the second full-length trailer for the upcoming biographical musical-drama film “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” which focuses on the life and legacy of American pop sensation, Whitney Houston.
The film is directed by “Harriet” filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, from a screenplay written by Anthony McCarten, who previously wrote the musical biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” centered around the rock band Queen, and the historical drama “Darkest Hour.” Both of those films won Oscars for the respective leads, Rami Malek and Gary Oldman.
You can watch the new trailer here:
Naomi Ackie leads the cast as Whitney Houston and is joined by Stanely Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Tamara Tunie, Ashton Sanders, and Clarke Peters.
McCarten, Pat Houston, Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Matt Jackson, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Thad Luckinbill, Matt Solloway, and Christina Papagjika serve as producers on the project under the TriStar Pictures,...
The film is directed by “Harriet” filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, from a screenplay written by Anthony McCarten, who previously wrote the musical biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” centered around the rock band Queen, and the historical drama “Darkest Hour.” Both of those films won Oscars for the respective leads, Rami Malek and Gary Oldman.
You can watch the new trailer here:
Naomi Ackie leads the cast as Whitney Houston and is joined by Stanely Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Tamara Tunie, Ashton Sanders, and Clarke Peters.
McCarten, Pat Houston, Clive Davis, Larry Mestel, Denis O’Sullivan, Jeff Kalligheri, Matt Jackson, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill, Thad Luckinbill, Matt Solloway, and Christina Papagjika serve as producers on the project under the TriStar Pictures,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
Tucker’s back on Y&r with a new mysterious connection to Diane. Pic credit: CBS
Who is Tucker McCall on The Young and the Restless? That’s a question many Y&r fans are asking as the character resurfaced with a new face and new drama.
It’s been a while since viewers of the hit CBS daytime drama have seen Tucker on-screen.
The character left Genoa City for Hong Kong in 2013, leaving behind his mother, Katherine (Jeanne Cooper), and son Devon (Bryton James).
Now Tucker’s back in town thanks to Diane (Susan Walters), although she’s definitely not happy about his return.
Although they did have one-night stand years ago, Tucker showing up in Genoa City has nothing to do with their tryst but rather one of Diane’s many deep dark secrets.
Before what brings Tucker back comes to light, it’s time for a little refresher on the character.
Who is Tucker McCall on The Young and the Restless? That’s a question many Y&r fans are asking as the character resurfaced with a new face and new drama.
It’s been a while since viewers of the hit CBS daytime drama have seen Tucker on-screen.
The character left Genoa City for Hong Kong in 2013, leaving behind his mother, Katherine (Jeanne Cooper), and son Devon (Bryton James).
Now Tucker’s back in town thanks to Diane (Susan Walters), although she’s definitely not happy about his return.
Although they did have one-night stand years ago, Tucker showing up in Genoa City has nothing to do with their tryst but rather one of Diane’s many deep dark secrets.
Before what brings Tucker back comes to light, it’s time for a little refresher on the character.
- 9/29/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Naomi Ackie’s greatest challenge of all? Transforming into the “Greatest Love of All” singer Whitney Houston.
BAFTA award winner Ackie stars as the late icon for musical biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” in theaters December 21. The film, written by Oscar-nominated “Bohemian Rhapsody” screenwriter Anthony McCarten and directed by Kasi Lemmons, charts Houston’s life and legacy, starting with her groundbreaking record deal with Clive Davis, played by Stanley Tucci.
“My dream: Sing what I want to sing, be who I want to be,” Ackie as Houston says in the trailer. While Houston is criticized for not being “Black enough” and her tumultuous marriage to Bobby Brown (Ashton Sanders) makes headlines, the biopic focuses on her early days as a New Jersey choir girl who became the bestselling and most awarded recording artist of all time. The “no-holds-barred portrait” gives a never-before-seen look at Houston’s “complicated and multi-faceted” career.
BAFTA award winner Ackie stars as the late icon for musical biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” in theaters December 21. The film, written by Oscar-nominated “Bohemian Rhapsody” screenwriter Anthony McCarten and directed by Kasi Lemmons, charts Houston’s life and legacy, starting with her groundbreaking record deal with Clive Davis, played by Stanley Tucci.
“My dream: Sing what I want to sing, be who I want to be,” Ackie as Houston says in the trailer. While Houston is criticized for not being “Black enough” and her tumultuous marriage to Bobby Brown (Ashton Sanders) makes headlines, the biopic focuses on her early days as a New Jersey choir girl who became the bestselling and most awarded recording artist of all time. The “no-holds-barred portrait” gives a never-before-seen look at Houston’s “complicated and multi-faceted” career.
- 9/15/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Naomi Ackie makes viewers want to dance with her portrayal of Whitney Houston in the trailer for the upcoming biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
TriStar Pictures has dropped the first extended look at the film, set to release in theaters on Dec. 21, delivering all the vibrant energy onstage and off that Houston was known for. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten, the biopic is being produced by music icon and executive Clive Davis.
The film serves as a “no-holds-barred” portrait of the award-winning and beloved woman and vocalist, tracing Houston’s emotional, inspiring and personal journey from the church choir to her stunning breakthrough into the music industry and her knock-out (and record-setting) performances and songs, including her memorable 1991 Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem.
In the trailer, which is soundtracked to the Houston hit of the same name,...
Naomi Ackie makes viewers want to dance with her portrayal of Whitney Houston in the trailer for the upcoming biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
TriStar Pictures has dropped the first extended look at the film, set to release in theaters on Dec. 21, delivering all the vibrant energy onstage and off that Houston was known for. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten, the biopic is being produced by music icon and executive Clive Davis.
The film serves as a “no-holds-barred” portrait of the award-winning and beloved woman and vocalist, tracing Houston’s emotional, inspiring and personal journey from the church choir to her stunning breakthrough into the music industry and her knock-out (and record-setting) performances and songs, including her memorable 1991 Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem.
In the trailer, which is soundtracked to the Houston hit of the same name,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Deacon continues to make waves on Y&r and Bold. Pic credit: CBS
Who is Deacon Sharpe on The Young and the Restless? That’s a question some Y&r fans are asking, as the character’s name has recently been brought up quite a bit.
Since Diane (Susan Walters) returned from the dead and revealed that Deacon (Sean Kanan) helped her fake her death, it was only a matter of time before Deacon had to face his actions.
Thanks to Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) plotting to take down Diane, that moment is coming soon.
Another highly anticipated The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful crossover event is happening next week.
Nikki is headed to Los Angeles to have it out with Deacon, and he will soon find himself back in Genoa City.
So ahead of this big event, it’s time to have a little Deacon refresher.
Who is Deacon Sharpe on The Young and the Restless? That’s a question some Y&r fans are asking, as the character’s name has recently been brought up quite a bit.
Since Diane (Susan Walters) returned from the dead and revealed that Deacon (Sean Kanan) helped her fake her death, it was only a matter of time before Deacon had to face his actions.
Thanks to Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) plotting to take down Diane, that moment is coming soon.
Another highly anticipated The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful crossover event is happening next week.
Nikki is headed to Los Angeles to have it out with Deacon, and he will soon find himself back in Genoa City.
So ahead of this big event, it’s time to have a little Deacon refresher.
- 9/13/2022
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell are taking off in the official trailer for “Devotion,” the new drama set to release this Thanksgiving.
Based on the nonfiction book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” focuses on the military careers of Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), two elite Navy fighter pilots who served during the Korean War. In spite of the racism that Brown experiences as one of the first Black aviators, he forms a close camaraderie with the white Hudner, and the two go on to work together as wingmen in several battles, including the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Along with Majors and Powell, “Devotion” also stars Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski. J.D. Dillard directs the film from a screenplay by J.D. Dillard from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. H. Stewart. Dillard and Powell executive produce while Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill produce for Columbia Pictures.
Based on the nonfiction book by Adam Makos, “Devotion” focuses on the military careers of Jesse Brown (Majors) and Tom Hudner (Powell), two elite Navy fighter pilots who served during the Korean War. In spite of the racism that Brown experiences as one of the first Black aviators, he forms a close camaraderie with the white Hudner, and the two go on to work together as wingmen in several battles, including the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
Along with Majors and Powell, “Devotion” also stars Christina Jackson, Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski. J.D. Dillard directs the film from a screenplay by J.D. Dillard from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. H. Stewart. Dillard and Powell executive produce while Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill produce for Columbia Pictures.
- 8/1/2022
- by Clayton Davis and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Sony has decided to push Devotion to Wednesday, Nov. 23, as a wide release.
The Culver City, CA studio previously planned an October rollout that included going limited on Oct. 14, an Oct. 21 expansion and wide break on Oct. 28.
On its new date, Devotion joins Disney’s animated Strange World, Universal/Amblin’s Steven Spielberg autobio pic The Fabelmans, an untitled movie from Neon and United Artists Releasing’s Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All. The weekend before, on Nov. 18, brings Universal’s newsroom drama She Said, and Searchlight’s The Menu.
The J.D. Dillard directed aerial war movie follows the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star.
Pic’s screenplay is by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
The Culver City, CA studio previously planned an October rollout that included going limited on Oct. 14, an Oct. 21 expansion and wide break on Oct. 28.
On its new date, Devotion joins Disney’s animated Strange World, Universal/Amblin’s Steven Spielberg autobio pic The Fabelmans, an untitled movie from Neon and United Artists Releasing’s Luca Guadagnino’s Bones and All. The weekend before, on Nov. 18, brings Universal’s newsroom drama She Said, and Searchlight’s The Menu.
The J.D. Dillard directed aerial war movie follows the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen. Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell star.
Pic’s screenplay is by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart, based on the book by Adam Makos.
- 7/6/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mike Pniewski (Hightown), Thad Luckinbill (12 Strong), Sky Ferreira (Lords of Chaos), James Devoti (The Walking Dead) and Michael Beasley (Escape at Dannemora) will round out the cast of Netflix’s crime thriller Reptile, appearing alongside previously announced cast members Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Pitt, Ato Essandoh, Frances Fisher, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Karl Glusman, Matilda Lutz, Owen Teague and Catherine Dyer.
The first feature from director Grant Singer picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Singer and Benjamin Brewer wrote the script for the film, which was acquired by Netflix back in August. It’s not yet clear what roles the newest cast members will play.
The first feature from director Grant Singer picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Singer and Benjamin Brewer wrote the script for the film, which was acquired by Netflix back in August. It’s not yet clear what roles the newest cast members will play.
- 10/14/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Nafessa Williams has been tapped to play Robyn Crawford in the biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody, the upcoming feature about the late musical icon Whitney Houston. Williams steps in for Moses Ingram. who recently parted ways with the role.
Also joining the cast are Clarke Peters and Tamara Tunie, who will play John and Cissy Houston. Naomi Ackie will play Whitney Houston in the musical biopic that is being directed by Kasi Lemmons. The screenplay will be penned by Anthony McCarten, and will take audiences on an emotional, energetic journey through Houston’s career and music.
Crawford was Houston’s longtime assistant who would later become Houston’s creative director while also remaining one of her closest friends.
Alongside McCarten’s Muse of Fire Productions, the film is being produced by Pat Houston on behalf of the Houston Estate; Grammy-winning music producer Clive Davis; Larry Mestel on behalf...
Also joining the cast are Clarke Peters and Tamara Tunie, who will play John and Cissy Houston. Naomi Ackie will play Whitney Houston in the musical biopic that is being directed by Kasi Lemmons. The screenplay will be penned by Anthony McCarten, and will take audiences on an emotional, energetic journey through Houston’s career and music.
Crawford was Houston’s longtime assistant who would later become Houston’s creative director while also remaining one of her closest friends.
Alongside McCarten’s Muse of Fire Productions, the film is being produced by Pat Houston on behalf of the Houston Estate; Grammy-winning music producer Clive Davis; Larry Mestel on behalf...
- 10/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Reptile’: Domenick Lombardozzi, Karl Glusman, Owen Teague & More Round Out Cast Of Netflix Thriller
Exclusive: Domenick Lombardozzi (The Irishman), Karl Glusman (Greyhound), Matilda Lutz (Revenge), Owen Teague (Montana Story) and Catherine Dyer (The Morning Show) round out the cast of Netflix’s Reptile.
They’ll appear in the crime thriller alongside previously announced cast members Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Pitt, Ato Essandoh, Frances Fisher and Eric Bogosian.
The first feature from director Grant Singer picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script for Reptile with Benjamin Brewer, with Netflix acquiring worldwide rights to the film from Black Label Media late last month. It’s not yet clear what roles the newest cast members will play.
Molly Smith,...
They’ll appear in the crime thriller alongside previously announced cast members Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Pitt, Ato Essandoh, Frances Fisher and Eric Bogosian.
The first feature from director Grant Singer picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script for Reptile with Benjamin Brewer, with Netflix acquiring worldwide rights to the film from Black Label Media late last month. It’s not yet clear what roles the newest cast members will play.
Molly Smith,...
- 9/30/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscar-nominated actor Stanley Tucci has been tapped to play Grammy-winning producer Clive Davis in the biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody, the upcoming feature film about the late musical icon Whitney Houston.
Naomi Ackie will play Houston in the musical biopic, which is based on Houston’s epic life and music. Kasi Lemmons is directing, with Anthony McCarten penning the script. Davis was the lawyer-turned-music producer and executive who had an extraordinary eye for spotting talent. That ability to find a star before they erupted on the scene led him to the wildly talented Houston before anyone knew who she was and, and he guided her to becoming a star.
Alongside McCarten’s Muse of Fire Productions, the film is being produced by Pat Houston on behalf of the Houston Estate; Davis; Larry Mestel on behalf of Primary Wave Music; Denis O’Sullivan (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Jeff Kalligheri for Compelling Pictures...
Naomi Ackie will play Houston in the musical biopic, which is based on Houston’s epic life and music. Kasi Lemmons is directing, with Anthony McCarten penning the script. Davis was the lawyer-turned-music producer and executive who had an extraordinary eye for spotting talent. That ability to find a star before they erupted on the scene led him to the wildly talented Houston before anyone knew who she was and, and he guided her to becoming a star.
Alongside McCarten’s Muse of Fire Productions, the film is being produced by Pat Houston on behalf of the Houston Estate; Davis; Larry Mestel on behalf of Primary Wave Music; Denis O’Sullivan (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Jeff Kalligheri for Compelling Pictures...
- 9/24/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ashton Sanders has joined the cast of the biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody, the upcoming feature about the late musical icon Whitney Houston. Sanders will play Bobby Brown, and sources also tell Deadline that Black Label Media is coming on board to co-finance the film with Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave Music.
Naomi Ackie is set to play Houston in the Kasi Lemmons-directed film. The screenplay is written by Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten, and will take audiences on an emotional, energetic journey through Houston’s career and music.
Alongside McCarten’s Muse of Fire Productions, the film is being produced by Pat Houston on behalf of the Houston Estate, Grammy-winning music producer Clive Davis, Larry Mestel on behalf of Primary Wave Music, Denis O’Sullivan and Jeff Kalligheri of Compelling Pictures, and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures. Molly Smith, Trent and Thad Luckinbill will produce for Black Label Media,...
Naomi Ackie is set to play Houston in the Kasi Lemmons-directed film. The screenplay is written by Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten, and will take audiences on an emotional, energetic journey through Houston’s career and music.
Alongside McCarten’s Muse of Fire Productions, the film is being produced by Pat Houston on behalf of the Houston Estate, Grammy-winning music producer Clive Davis, Larry Mestel on behalf of Primary Wave Music, Denis O’Sullivan and Jeff Kalligheri of Compelling Pictures, and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures. Molly Smith, Trent and Thad Luckinbill will produce for Black Label Media,...
- 9/20/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Black Label Media’s Reptile, setting Oscar nominee Justin Timberlake to star opposite Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro, whose casting had already been announced.
The film picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Prolific music video director Grant Singer is helming the pic in his feature directorial debut. He wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer.
Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill are producing for Black Label Media, with Black Label’s Seth Spector co-producing. Del Toro and Rachel Smith are exec producing.
Timberlake most recently played the title role in the Apple Original Film Palmer.
The film picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Prolific music video director Grant Singer is helming the pic in his feature directorial debut. He wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer.
Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill are producing for Black Label Media, with Black Label’s Seth Spector co-producing. Del Toro and Rachel Smith are exec producing.
Timberlake most recently played the title role in the Apple Original Film Palmer.
- 8/26/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker Siân Heder, whose Sundance hit Coda was recently sold to Apple for a festival record of $25M, is set to direct and write a feature take of Sarah Lotz’s upcoming 2022 novel Impossible.
The Penguin Group Berkley Books novel tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans. They have an instant connection after a misdirected email lands in Bee’s inbox, and over time they develop real feelings for each other. Eventually, Nick and Bee come to the conclusion that they have to meet in person, yet when they both arrive at their planned destination, they discover it’s love at the right time, but in the completely wrong place.
Patrick Wachsberger...
The Penguin Group Berkley Books novel tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans. They have an instant connection after a misdirected email lands in Bee’s inbox, and over time they develop real feelings for each other. Eventually, Nick and Bee come to the conclusion that they have to meet in person, yet when they both arrive at their planned destination, they discover it’s love at the right time, but in the completely wrong place.
Patrick Wachsberger...
- 4/29/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the success of Sundance-winning “Coda,” Patrick Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation is reteaming with up-and-coming writer-helmer Siân Heder on her next directorial outing, “Impossible.” Picture Perfect Federation is developing the contemporary romantic comedy with Black Label Media.
“Impossible” is based on a novel of the same title written by Sarah Lotz, and is being produced by Wachsberger and Ashley Stern via Picture Perfect Federation; Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill via Black Label Media; and Sherry Marsh via Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans.
“I am pleased to once again work with the incredibly talented Siân Heder, one of the world’s most promising writer/directors,...
“Impossible” is based on a novel of the same title written by Sarah Lotz, and is being produced by Wachsberger and Ashley Stern via Picture Perfect Federation; Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill via Black Label Media; and Sherry Marsh via Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself. The two are meant to be together, but fate has other plans.
“I am pleased to once again work with the incredibly talented Siân Heder, one of the world’s most promising writer/directors,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Heder wrote and will direct project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of same name.
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the rom-com feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the rom-com feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Film is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Lotz
“Coda” director Sian Heder is reuniting with the film’s producer Patrick Wachsberger and his Picture Perfect Federation to develop a feature film titled “Impossible.”
Heder will write and directed the project, based on a novel of the same name written by Sarah Lotz. Ashley Stern is also producing via Picture Perfect Federation, alongside Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill for Black Label Media, as well as Sherry Marsh for Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is disappointed in himself, and Bee, his soon-to-be ex-wife. Their relationships starts over a misdirected email that lands in Bee’s inbox, and they develop feelings for each other over time. However, when they meet in person, they realize it’s love at the right time, but at not the wrong place.
“‘Impossible’ takes an...
“Coda” director Sian Heder is reuniting with the film’s producer Patrick Wachsberger and his Picture Perfect Federation to develop a feature film titled “Impossible.”
Heder will write and directed the project, based on a novel of the same name written by Sarah Lotz. Ashley Stern is also producing via Picture Perfect Federation, alongside Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill for Black Label Media, as well as Sherry Marsh for Marsh Entertainment.
“Impossible” tells the story of Nick, a ghostwriter who is disappointed in himself, and Bee, his soon-to-be ex-wife. Their relationships starts over a misdirected email that lands in Bee’s inbox, and they develop feelings for each other over time. However, when they meet in person, they realize it’s love at the right time, but at not the wrong place.
“‘Impossible’ takes an...
- 4/29/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Heder wrote and will direct project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of same name.
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
Patrick Wachsberger and writer-director Siân Heder are reuniting following their Sundance sensation Coda, with Wachsberger’s Picture Perfect Federation teaming with Black Label Media and Marsh Entertainment to develop the feature Impossible.
Heder wrote and will direct the project based on Sarah Lotz’s forthcoming novel of the same name about Nick, a ghostwriter who is a disappointment to himself and his soon-to-be-ex-wife, and Bee, a commitment-phobe content on repurposing wedding dresses rather than finding a reason to wear one herself.
The two are meant to be together,...
- 4/29/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: New York-based firm FilmRise has picked up global distribution rights to drama Broken Diamonds, starring Tony and Grammy-winner Benjamin Platt (Dear Evan Hansen), Lola Kirke (Mozart In The Jungle) and Yvette Nicole Brown (Community).
Produced by La La Land and Sicario backers Black Label Media, the film will get its world premiere tomorrow at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
Pitch Perfect and Dear Evan Hansen star Platt plays a twenty-something writer who, in the wake of his father’s death, sees his dream of moving to Paris put on hold when he must temporarily take care of his mentally ill sister. Above, we can reveal an image from the film.
Written by Steve Waverly, the movie is based on his true-life story about taking care of his older sister who suffers from schizophrenia. Director is Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray).
FilmRise will handle all broadcast and digital distribution, both domestically and internationally.
Produced by La La Land and Sicario backers Black Label Media, the film will get its world premiere tomorrow at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.
Pitch Perfect and Dear Evan Hansen star Platt plays a twenty-something writer who, in the wake of his father’s death, sees his dream of moving to Paris put on hold when he must temporarily take care of his mentally ill sister. Above, we can reveal an image from the film.
Written by Steve Waverly, the movie is based on his true-life story about taking care of his older sister who suffers from schizophrenia. Director is Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray).
FilmRise will handle all broadcast and digital distribution, both domestically and internationally.
- 3/31/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Serinda Swan is set to play a young Elizabeth Taylor in Black Label Media’s war movie Devotion, which also stars Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell and Christina Jackson. Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski were also recently set to join the cast. Sleight director J.D. Dillard will direct.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Swan will play the iconic actress, who encounters the 32s during their shore leave in Cannes, France.
Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart wrote the screenplay. Black Label’s Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill will produce. Sony Pictures will distribute in North America.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Swan will play the iconic actress, who encounters the 32s during their shore leave in Cannes, France.
Jake Crane and Jonathan Stewart wrote the screenplay. Black Label’s Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill will produce. Sony Pictures will distribute in North America.
- 2/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Top Gun: Maverick aerial DoP Michael FitzMaurice and Aerial Coordinator/Helicopter Camera Pilot Kevin Larosa Jr are among the crew aboard for fighter pilot movie Devotion, which gets underway next month in Savannah, Georgia.
Sought after pilot Larosa has worked on a string of blockbusters including Spider Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Zack Snyder’s upcoming Army Of The Dead. FitzMaurice is well known for movies including Extraction, Ad Astra, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Interstellar on which he was the Edge DoP.
Also aboard in the production team are editor Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton), costume designer Deirdra Govan (The L Word: Generation Q), stunt co-ordinator Keith Woulard (Sicario), makeup department head Jacenda Burkett (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and casting director Tamara Notcutt (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before). Dneg is handling VFX.
As we previously covered,...
Sought after pilot Larosa has worked on a string of blockbusters including Spider Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and Zack Snyder’s upcoming Army Of The Dead. FitzMaurice is well known for movies including Extraction, Ad Astra, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Interstellar on which he was the Edge DoP.
Also aboard in the production team are editor Billy Fox (Straight Outta Compton), costume designer Deirdra Govan (The L Word: Generation Q), stunt co-ordinator Keith Woulard (Sicario), makeup department head Jacenda Burkett (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum) and casting director Tamara Notcutt (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before). Dneg is handling VFX.
As we previously covered,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Here’s some hot casting. Joe Jonas and Thomas Sadoski (John Wick) are joining the cast of big-budget war movie Devotion, which is due to get underway next month in the state of Georgia.
We brought you news earlier today that The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one...
We brought you news earlier today that The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one...
- 1/12/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Good Fight and Outsiders actress Christina Jackson has been cast as the female lead in big-budget war movie Devotion, which is due to get underway next month in the state of Georgia.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines. Jackson will play Daisy Brown.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A.
Sony pre-bought domestic last fall on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic, which will star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) in the lead roles, and is backed by Sicario and La La Land outfit Black Label Media.
The aerial epic will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines. Jackson will play Daisy Brown.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A.
- 1/12/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Benicio Del Toro has joined the feature film “Reptile” as star and executive producer, Variety has learned exclusively.
The Black Label Media project will also mark the feature directorial debut of Grant Singer, the prolific music video director whose collaborators include The Weeknd and Taylor Swift.
Del Toro will play Nichols, a hardened New England detective unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems, one that begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer. Black Label will produce and finance, led by Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill. Seth Spector will co-produce.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with one of the most talented emerging filmmakers, Grant Singer on his original script alongside the brilliant Benicio Del Toro,” the Black Label team said in joint statement. “Grant is a bold storyteller who has crafted a sophisticated,...
The Black Label Media project will also mark the feature directorial debut of Grant Singer, the prolific music video director whose collaborators include The Weeknd and Taylor Swift.
Del Toro will play Nichols, a hardened New England detective unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems, one that begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script with Benjamin Brewer. Black Label will produce and finance, led by Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill. Seth Spector will co-produce.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with one of the most talented emerging filmmakers, Grant Singer on his original script alongside the brilliant Benicio Del Toro,” the Black Label team said in joint statement. “Grant is a bold storyteller who has crafted a sophisticated,...
- 12/11/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
“Lovecraft Country” star Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell (“Set It Up”) will star in historical war epic “Devotion,” from director J.D. Dillard (“Sweetheart”).
Set in 1950, as the Cold War looms, Majors and Powell play elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who form a firm friendship that is tested on the battlefield when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
“Devotion” is being produced by Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill for Black Label Media, who are also fully financing. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired the film, and Sony Pictures will distribute in North America. STX International, a division of ErosSTX, is handling international distribution on film, as well as directly distributing in the U.K. and Ireland. CAA Media Finance brokered the deal with STX.
Set in 1950, as the Cold War looms, Majors and Powell play elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots who form a firm friendship that is tested on the battlefield when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
“Devotion” is being produced by Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill and Trent Luckinbill for Black Label Media, who are also fully financing. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired the film, and Sony Pictures will distribute in North America. STX International, a division of ErosSTX, is handling international distribution on film, as well as directly distributing in the U.K. and Ireland. CAA Media Finance brokered the deal with STX.
- 9/4/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Lovecraft Country” star Jonathan Majors and Glen Powell are set to star in a war epic based on a true story called “Devotion,” and Sony Pictures has picked up the North American rights while STXinternational will handle the film’s foreign rights at the TIFF virtual market.
Jd Dillard (“Sleight”) will direct the film that stars Majors and Powell as elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots during the Cold War in the 1950s. Principal photography is expected to begin in February 2021.
“Devotion” is based on a true story and a book by Adam Makos and comes from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart, with revisions by Dillard. Here’s the full synopsis:
In 1950, as the Cold War threatens international peace and racial inequality creates tension across the U.S., two young pilots from different worlds are accepted into an elite squadron for training – one is Tom Hudner, a clean-cut,...
Jd Dillard (“Sleight”) will direct the film that stars Majors and Powell as elite U.S. Navy fighter pilots during the Cold War in the 1950s. Principal photography is expected to begin in February 2021.
“Devotion” is based on a true story and a book by Adam Makos and comes from a screenplay by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart, with revisions by Dillard. Here’s the full synopsis:
In 1950, as the Cold War threatens international peace and racial inequality creates tension across the U.S., two young pilots from different worlds are accepted into an elite squadron for training – one is Tom Hudner, a clean-cut,...
- 9/4/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Sony has pre-bought domestic on Jd Dillard’s (Sweetheart) Korean war pic Devotion, which is set to star Jonathan Majors (Da 5 Bloods) and Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick). STX has come aboard for international sales ahead of the TIFF market and will distribute in UK and Ireland.
Black Label Media is aiming to start production in February.
The film will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits, testing and flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
Producers are Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill...
Black Label Media is aiming to start production in February.
The film will chart the true story of U.S. Navy fighter pilots, Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner, two young men from different worlds. Initiated together into the Vf-32 squadron, they are pushed to their limits, testing and flying a new design of fighter jet. But their friendship is tested when one of them is shot down behind enemy lines.
Dillard will direct from a screenplay written by Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart with revisions by Dillard and based on the book by Adam Makos.
Producers are Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill...
- 9/4/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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