Margot Robbie and Olivia Wilde are teaming up for a movie adaptation of 'Avengelyne'.The 'Don't Worry Darling' filmmaker is set to direct the superhero picture about the comic book character from 'Deadpool' creator Rob Liefeld with Margot producing alongside her LuckyChap Entertainment partners Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara.Simon Kinberg, a writer and producer on the 'X-Men' movies, is also set to produce the film – which will be pitched to studios and streamers in the coming weeks.It is not yet known who will take on the role of Avengelyne, an angel who fights against evil and often finds herself face-to-face with demons and monsters.Previous attempts to make a film about the character were unsuccessful, with Gina Carano attached to star in a 2013 adaptation while a 2016 version directed by Akiva Goldsman failed to get off the ground.Margot, 33, has produced successful movies...
- 4/5/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
According to a new report, Olivia Wilde and Margot Robbie are set to join forces for an exciting new project inspired by a comic book character.
The actresses are allegedly set to direct and produce, respectively, a movie about Avengelyne, a series originated by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld.
Keep reading to find out more…
Deadline broke the news about the movie, reporting that we are expected to learn more in the coming weeks.
Who is Avengelyne? The outlet described her as “an angel who fights the forces of evil.” She is not a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it sounds like her character will be every bit as dramatic.
Despite whispers that Margot was going to star in the movie as the titular character, it appears that she will just be producing via her LuckyChap studio.
We recently learned that Margot signed on to produce another movie inspired...
The actresses are allegedly set to direct and produce, respectively, a movie about Avengelyne, a series originated by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld.
Keep reading to find out more…
Deadline broke the news about the movie, reporting that we are expected to learn more in the coming weeks.
Who is Avengelyne? The outlet described her as “an angel who fights the forces of evil.” She is not a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it sounds like her character will be every bit as dramatic.
Despite whispers that Margot was going to star in the movie as the titular character, it appears that she will just be producing via her LuckyChap studio.
We recently learned that Margot signed on to produce another movie inspired...
- 4/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Starz’s first teaser for The Serpent Queen season two declares in no uncertain terms that the “bad b*tch is back.” The teaser also provides our first good look at Oscar nominee Minnie Driver as Queen Elizabeth I.
The short teaser was accompanied by a batch of photos from the upcoming season set to premiere this summer.
Samantha Morton reprises her role as the titular character, Catherine de Medici. Additional returning season one stars include Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon, Ray Panthaki as Charles Guise, Raza Jaffrey as Francois de Guise, and Enzo Cilenti as Ruggieri. Amrita Acharia returns as Aabis, Ruby Bentall is Angelica, Beth Goddard is Antoinette Guise, Ludivine Sagnier is Diane de Poitiers, and Rupert Everett is Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Season two’s new cast includes:
Angus Imrie as “Henry IV” the son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d’Albret, he appears uncivilized,...
The short teaser was accompanied by a batch of photos from the upcoming season set to premiere this summer.
Samantha Morton reprises her role as the titular character, Catherine de Medici. Additional returning season one stars include Danny Kirrane as Louis de Bourbon, Ray Panthaki as Charles Guise, Raza Jaffrey as Francois de Guise, and Enzo Cilenti as Ruggieri. Amrita Acharia returns as Aabis, Ruby Bentall is Angelica, Beth Goddard is Antoinette Guise, Ludivine Sagnier is Diane de Poitiers, and Rupert Everett is Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.
Season two’s new cast includes:
Angus Imrie as “Henry IV” the son of Antoine de Bourbon and Jeanne d’Albret, he appears uncivilized,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Deborah McBride, a veteran A+E Networks corporate communications executive who previously worked at Turner Broadcasting System, has died after a short battle with brain cancer.
A+E confirmed the news to employees in recent days.
McBride was 45. She is survived by her husband, Brendan, and their children, Elyse, Sean and Margot.
After joining A+E in 2019, McBride rose to the post of VP, Corporate Communications, working closely with the ad sales group and heading up publicity efforts around the upfront marketplace and related activities. During a 7-year run at Turner, she helped lead communications for the ad sales division, with a particular focus on CNN and the company’s digital properties. Earlier career chapters saw her take on roles at G4 Media, Gsn and data and analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet.
“Deb was an earth angel who generated warmth, kindness, love, smarts and humor,” A+E Networks said in a statement.
A+E confirmed the news to employees in recent days.
McBride was 45. She is survived by her husband, Brendan, and their children, Elyse, Sean and Margot.
After joining A+E in 2019, McBride rose to the post of VP, Corporate Communications, working closely with the ad sales group and heading up publicity efforts around the upfront marketplace and related activities. During a 7-year run at Turner, she helped lead communications for the ad sales division, with a particular focus on CNN and the company’s digital properties. Earlier career chapters saw her take on roles at G4 Media, Gsn and data and analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet.
“Deb was an earth angel who generated warmth, kindness, love, smarts and humor,” A+E Networks said in a statement.
- 4/4/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jane the Virgin alumna Yael Grobglas is reuniting with the showrunner and studio behind the popular CW dramedy series. Grobglas is set to recur on the upcoming CBS drama series Matlock, headlined by Kathy Bates, which comes from Jane the Virgin developer Jennie Snyder Urman and CBS Studios.
In Matlock, written by Urman and inspired by the classic TV series starring Andy Griffith, after achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock (Bates) rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.
Grobglas will play Shae Banfield, aka “the Meerkat,” the...
In Matlock, written by Urman and inspired by the classic TV series starring Andy Griffith, after achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock (Bates) rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.
Grobglas will play Shae Banfield, aka “the Meerkat,” the...
- 4/1/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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