Exclusive: Sony Pictures and Picturestart won an auction and will pay mid-six against high six-figures for Yeti, a Peter Gaffney spec script that will be produced by Jon Silk through his first look deal at Picturestart.
Gaffney last year sold the horror spec Don’t Go Into The Water to Universal. Yeti takes place deep in the mountains, where an avalanche unleashes something primeval from the glacial ice. A father and his daughter battle to survive a merciless predator who blends in with the snow.
Erik Feig and Jessica Switch championed the project for Picturestart and Brittany Morrissey spearheaded deal for Sony. Verve held the auction and reps the writer. It’s the agency’s second material sale to Sony in a week after the 7-figure deal for Cola Wars, the Jason Shuman Ben Queen pitch.
Silk most recently produced The Black Demon and Nightride, latter of which premiered at...
Gaffney last year sold the horror spec Don’t Go Into The Water to Universal. Yeti takes place deep in the mountains, where an avalanche unleashes something primeval from the glacial ice. A father and his daughter battle to survive a merciless predator who blends in with the snow.
Erik Feig and Jessica Switch championed the project for Picturestart and Brittany Morrissey spearheaded deal for Sony. Verve held the auction and reps the writer. It’s the agency’s second material sale to Sony in a week after the 7-figure deal for Cola Wars, the Jason Shuman Ben Queen pitch.
Silk most recently produced The Black Demon and Nightride, latter of which premiered at...
- 2/27/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Following the acclaim of the comedy Dumb Money, director Craig Gillespie and Sony Pictures are reteaming on another film in which money plays a factor in the central story. In a competitive situation, Sony has acquired Daniel Casey’s untitled heist spec screenplay, with Gillespie set to direct and Plan B producing.
Casey will also produce with Josie Liang under their newly formed production company Space Bandit, as will Gillespie. The logline is being kept under wraps. Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for the studio.
Best known for his based-on-true-life comedies like the Oscar-nominated I, Tonya and Dumb Money, Gillespie has also seen success with commercial tentpole fare, directing Disney’s Cruella starring Emma Stone. Gillespie has also seen success on the TV side recently exec producing and directing the Hulu limited series Pam & Tommy.
Casey is represented by CAA, Writ Large, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman,...
Casey will also produce with Josie Liang under their newly formed production company Space Bandit, as will Gillespie. The logline is being kept under wraps. Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for the studio.
Best known for his based-on-true-life comedies like the Oscar-nominated I, Tonya and Dumb Money, Gillespie has also seen success with commercial tentpole fare, directing Disney’s Cruella starring Emma Stone. Gillespie has also seen success on the TV side recently exec producing and directing the Hulu limited series Pam & Tommy.
Casey is represented by CAA, Writ Large, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Ice Cube has confirmed that he exited Oh Hell No, a Sony comedy in which he would have starred opposite Jack Black, after refusing to comply with a requirement that he be vaccinated against Covid-19.
“I turned down a movie because I didn’t want to get the motherf-cking jab. I turned down 9 million because I didn’t want to get the jab,” he said during an episode of the podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game published on Monday. “F-ck that jab, and f-ck y’all for trying to make me get it. So, I don’t know how Hollywood feels about me right now.”
Ice Cube then went on to clarify that he didn’t actually “turn down” the acting job and the paycheck accompanying it, instead being forced out of the project when he declined to get vaccinated. “Those motherf-ckers didn’t give it to me because I wouldn’t get the shot.
“I turned down a movie because I didn’t want to get the motherf-cking jab. I turned down 9 million because I didn’t want to get the jab,” he said during an episode of the podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game published on Monday. “F-ck that jab, and f-ck y’all for trying to make me get it. So, I don’t know how Hollywood feels about me right now.”
Ice Cube then went on to clarify that he didn’t actually “turn down” the acting job and the paycheck accompanying it, instead being forced out of the project when he declined to get vaccinated. “Those motherf-ckers didn’t give it to me because I wouldn’t get the shot.
- 11/22/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Shawn Mendes is set to join the cast of Sony’s live-action hybrid musical film based on the children’s book “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.” The “Señorita” singer will voice the film’s title reptile, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Mendes will also contribute original songs for the film, and he’ll work with “La La Land” songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul on the original music, as well as Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick and Joriah Kwamé.
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” also stars Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy and Brett Gelman as the film’s live-action cast. Will Speck and Josh Gordon are directing the film.
Above you can see a first look image of Mendes as Lyle in the flesh…er, scales.
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” is a 1965 book by Bernard Waber that follows Lyle, a crocodile living in a Victorian brownstone with the Primm family,...
Mendes will also contribute original songs for the film, and he’ll work with “La La Land” songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul on the original music, as well as Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick and Joriah Kwamé.
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” also stars Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy and Brett Gelman as the film’s live-action cast. Will Speck and Josh Gordon are directing the film.
Above you can see a first look image of Mendes as Lyle in the flesh…er, scales.
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” is a 1965 book by Bernard Waber that follows Lyle, a crocodile living in a Victorian brownstone with the Primm family,...
- 2/10/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Sony’s highly-anticipated adaptation of the classic children’s book Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile looks to have found the musical star who will voice the lovable main character. Sources tell Deadline, pop star Shawn Mendes is set to voice Lyle in Will Speck & Josh Gordon’s Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile for Sony Pictures. Javier Bardem, Constance Wu and Winslow Fegley also are on board to star. Speck & Gordon will direct, with the script being adapted by Will Davies. The film is based on the bestselling children’s book by Bernard Waber.
Published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale centers on the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had — until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr.
Published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale centers on the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had — until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr.
- 2/10/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Scoot McNairy is the latest addition to the cast of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, Will Speck and Josh Gordon’s film for Sony Pictures, based on the bestselling children’s book by Bernard Waber.
He’ll star alongside the previously announced Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley and Brett Gelman.
While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, the 1965 book centered on Lyle, who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had—until one neighbor insists that he belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
He’ll star alongside the previously announced Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley and Brett Gelman.
While the film’s plot is being kept under wraps, the 1965 book centered on Lyle, who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had—until one neighbor insists that he belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
- 12/16/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tonight on SNL, Weekend Update‘s anchors welcomed Ice Cube (Kenan Thompson) to the desk to discuss reports that he’d exited Sony comedy Oh Hell No after declining to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
Cube sported a full beard, noting that he’s going through “a gangster lumberjack phase,” only to have his feet held to the fire by Michael Che.
Why won’t he take the vaccine, the anchor wondered?
“Hey look, man. I’d just rather be myself than take that vaccine, like you other three billion bozos,” said the rapper and actor.
“Yeah, but that’s why you lost this movie,” Che observed.
“Not my loss, your loss. Oh Hell No was going to feature the greatest comedy duo of all time: Ice Cube, Jack Black,” Ice Cube retorted. “The comedy chemistry, man. You know what I’m saying? Try to guess my catchphrase though.”
“Oh Hell no?...
Cube sported a full beard, noting that he’s going through “a gangster lumberjack phase,” only to have his feet held to the fire by Michael Che.
Why won’t he take the vaccine, the anchor wondered?
“Hey look, man. I’d just rather be myself than take that vaccine, like you other three billion bozos,” said the rapper and actor.
“Yeah, but that’s why you lost this movie,” Che observed.
“Not my loss, your loss. Oh Hell No was going to feature the greatest comedy duo of all time: Ice Cube, Jack Black,” Ice Cube retorted. “The comedy chemistry, man. You know what I’m saying? Try to guess my catchphrase though.”
“Oh Hell no?...
- 11/7/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Brett Gelman has joined the ensemble cast of Will Speck & Josh Gordon’s Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile for Sony Pictures. Javier Bardem, Constance Wu and Winslow Fegley are also on board. Speck & Gordon will direct, with the script being adapted by Will Davies. The film is based on the bestselling children’s book by Bernard Waber.
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
- 10/27/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lyric Hurd is set to join the cast of Will Speck & Josh Gordon’s Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile for Sony Pictures. Javier Bardem, Constance Wu and Winslow Fegley are also on board. Speck & Gordon will direct, with the script being adapted by Will Davies. The film is based on the bestselling children’s book by Bernard Waber.
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
- 10/7/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu is set to co-star opposite Javier Bardem and Winslow Fegley in Will Speck & Josh Gordon’s Lyle, Lyle Crocodile for Sony Pictures. Speck & Gordon will direct, with the script being adapted by Will Davies. The film is based on the bestselling children’s book by Bernard Waber.
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles, and everything Lyle does to win them over seems to go wrong. It will take all of Lyle’s charm—and courage—to reveal the hero,...
- 9/14/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Winslow Fegley is set to join Javier Bardem in Will Speck & Josh Gordon’s Lyle, Lyle Crocodile for Sony Pictures. Sources also tell Deadline that Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, the Oscar winning songwriting team behind the music of La La Land and upcoming Dear Evan Hansen movie, will write original songs for the film. Speck & Gordon will direct with the script will be adapted by Will Davies and is based on the best-selling children’s book by Bernard Waber.
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores, and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles,...
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores, and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles,...
- 7/29/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Javier Bardem is set to star in the film adaptation of the classic children’s book “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” that’s set up at Sony, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Will Speck and Josh Gordon are directing the film, which will also feature original music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of “La La Land.” The film is a live-action hybrid, and Sony Pictures plans to release it on July 22, 2022.
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” is a 1965 book by Bernard Waber that follows Lyle, a crocodile living in a Victorian brownstone with the Primm family, who found him in their bathtub when they moved in. Though he’s happy helping them with chores, things change when one neighbor decides Lyle belongs in the zoo.
Will Davies wrote the screenplay for “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” based on the best-selling children’s book by Waber.
Speck and Gordon are producing the film with Hutch Parker.
Will Speck and Josh Gordon are directing the film, which will also feature original music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of “La La Land.” The film is a live-action hybrid, and Sony Pictures plans to release it on July 22, 2022.
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” is a 1965 book by Bernard Waber that follows Lyle, a crocodile living in a Victorian brownstone with the Primm family, who found him in their bathtub when they moved in. Though he’s happy helping them with chores, things change when one neighbor decides Lyle belongs in the zoo.
Will Davies wrote the screenplay for “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” based on the best-selling children’s book by Waber.
Speck and Gordon are producing the film with Hutch Parker.
- 7/8/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem is set to star in Will Speck & Josh Gordon’s Lyle, Lyle Crocodile for Sony Pictures. Sources also tell Deadline that Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, the Oscar winning songwriting team behind the music of La La Land and upcoming Dear Evan Hansen movie, will write original songs for the film. Speck & Gordon will direct with the script will be adapted by Will Davies and is based on the best-selling children’s book by Bernard Waber.
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores, and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles,...
First published in 1965, the venerable children’s tale revolves around the title reptile who lives in a house on East 88th Street in New York City. Lyle enjoys helping the Primm family with everyday chores, and playing with the neighborhood kids. He’s the happiest crocodile any home ever had…until one neighbor insists that Lyle belongs in a zoo. Mr. Grumps and his cat, Loretta, don’t like crocodiles,...
- 7/8/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Black is in talks to star with Ice Cube in Sony Pictures’ comedy Oh Hell No, to be directed by cutting-edge comedy director Kitao Sakurai. Matt Tolmach is producing through Matt Tolmach Productions with Black and Roz Music.
Story follows Sherman (Black), who falls in love with Will (Cube) mom, who has only one thing to say about that, “Oh hell no.”. Scot Armstrong, Tracy Oliver, Jessica Gao and Rodney Rothman wrote the script. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing for the studio. Film bows July 1, 2022.
Well known in the comedy world for directing and executive producing The Eric Andre Show for Adult Swim, Sakurai most recently directed and co-wrote Netflix’s No. 1 comedy movie Bad Trip, starring Eric Andre and Tiffany Haddish. He also recently directed episodes of Season 2 of Dave and Bj Novak’s untitled upcoming series on FX.
Cube starred in the box office hit Ride Along and its sequel,...
Story follows Sherman (Black), who falls in love with Will (Cube) mom, who has only one thing to say about that, “Oh hell no.”. Scot Armstrong, Tracy Oliver, Jessica Gao and Rodney Rothman wrote the script. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing for the studio. Film bows July 1, 2022.
Well known in the comedy world for directing and executive producing The Eric Andre Show for Adult Swim, Sakurai most recently directed and co-wrote Netflix’s No. 1 comedy movie Bad Trip, starring Eric Andre and Tiffany Haddish. He also recently directed episodes of Season 2 of Dave and Bj Novak’s untitled upcoming series on FX.
Cube starred in the box office hit Ride Along and its sequel,...
- 6/14/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Moses Ingram is set play Whitney Houston’s longtime assistant Robyn Crawford opposite BAFTA-winning actress Naomi Ackie in Sony Pictures and TriStar Pictures’ musical biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody, based on the epic life and music of iconic singer. Oscar nominee Anthony McCarten is writing the script and Stella Meghie is directing.
Crawford later become Houston’s creative director while also remaining one of her closest friends.
Besides 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; and Denis O’Sullivan and Jeff Kalligheri, who are also financing via Compelling Pictures.
Primary Wave is a partner of the Houston estate. Nicole Brown, Shary Shirazi and Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for TriStar. The film will be released at Thanksgiving 2022.
Houston is the most awarded...
Crawford later become Houston’s creative director while also remaining one of her closest friends.
Besides 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; and Denis O’Sullivan and Jeff Kalligheri, who are also financing via Compelling Pictures.
Primary Wave is a partner of the Houston estate. Nicole Brown, Shary Shirazi and Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for TriStar. The film will be released at Thanksgiving 2022.
Houston is the most awarded...
- 6/14/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jack Black and Ice Cube are uniting for Sony comedy Oh Hell No.
Black is in talks to star with Ice Cube in the project that follows the relationship of Sherman (Black) and Will (Cube) after Sherman falls in love with Will’s mom.
Kitao Sakurai, the filmmaker behind Netflix’s breakout comedy Bad Trip, is set to direct from a script by Scot Armstrong (Old School), Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Jessica Gao (She-Hulk) and Rodney Rothman (Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse).
Matt Tolmach, who worked with Black on the Jumanji films, is producing through Matt Tolmach Productions with Black and Roz Music. Brittany Morrissey ...
Black is in talks to star with Ice Cube in the project that follows the relationship of Sherman (Black) and Will (Cube) after Sherman falls in love with Will’s mom.
Kitao Sakurai, the filmmaker behind Netflix’s breakout comedy Bad Trip, is set to direct from a script by Scot Armstrong (Old School), Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Jessica Gao (She-Hulk) and Rodney Rothman (Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse).
Matt Tolmach, who worked with Black on the Jumanji films, is producing through Matt Tolmach Productions with Black and Roz Music. Brittany Morrissey ...
- 6/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jack Black and Ice Cube are uniting for Sony comedy Oh Hell No.
Black is in talks to star with Ice Cube in the project that follows the relationship of Sherman (Black) and Will (Cube) after Sherman falls in love with Will’s mom.
Kitao Sakurai, the filmmaker behind Netflix’s breakout comedy Bad Trip, is set to direct from a script by Scot Armstrong (Old School), Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Jessica Gao (She-Hulk) and Rodney Rothman (Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse).
Matt Tolmach, who worked with Black on the Jumanji films, is producing through Matt Tolmach Productions with Black and Roz Music. Brittany Morrissey ...
Black is in talks to star with Ice Cube in the project that follows the relationship of Sherman (Black) and Will (Cube) after Sherman falls in love with Will’s mom.
Kitao Sakurai, the filmmaker behind Netflix’s breakout comedy Bad Trip, is set to direct from a script by Scot Armstrong (Old School), Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip), Jessica Gao (She-Hulk) and Rodney Rothman (Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse).
Matt Tolmach, who worked with Black on the Jumanji films, is producing through Matt Tolmach Productions with Black and Roz Music. Brittany Morrissey ...
- 6/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: We have learned that Columbia Pictures has raised Brittany Morrissey to SVP Production. She will report to Sanford Panitch, president of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group.
Morrissey was previously VP Production at Columbia. Recently, she developed and oversaw production for the studio’s upcoming Brad Pitt feature Bullet Train, directed by David Leitch. The Japanese bestselling novel on which the film is based was optioned by Morrissey when it was just an unpublished English-language translation.
Additionally, she recently oversaw 65, a sci-fi thriller starring Adam Driver and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo who wrote the $341 million-grossing hit A Quiet Place. Other projects steered by Morrissey include Fatherhood, the Kevin Hart dramedy that will be released on Netflix this Father’s Day; and Escape Room 2, the follow-up to Adam Robitel’s 2019 hit psychological thriller set to release July 16.
Morrissey began her career at New Regency and Fox,...
Morrissey was previously VP Production at Columbia. Recently, she developed and oversaw production for the studio’s upcoming Brad Pitt feature Bullet Train, directed by David Leitch. The Japanese bestselling novel on which the film is based was optioned by Morrissey when it was just an unpublished English-language translation.
Additionally, she recently oversaw 65, a sci-fi thriller starring Adam Driver and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the duo who wrote the $341 million-grossing hit A Quiet Place. Other projects steered by Morrissey include Fatherhood, the Kevin Hart dramedy that will be released on Netflix this Father’s Day; and Escape Room 2, the follow-up to Adam Robitel’s 2019 hit psychological thriller set to release July 16.
Morrissey began her career at New Regency and Fox,...
- 5/7/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
For the first time ever, Sandra Bullock is set to work alongside Brad Pitt in David Leitch’s ‘Bullet Train’ at Sony Pictures.
Bullock will join the already announced cast of Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji.
Based on the Japanese novel ‘Maria Beetle’ by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka, the contained story follows a group of assassins with conflicting motives aboard a fast-moving train in Tokyo.
Also in news – Jamie Lee Curtis boards Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’
‘Deadpool 2’ and ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ helmer, David Leitch is set to direct he will also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce through their company 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Bullock will join the already announced cast of Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji.
Based on the Japanese novel ‘Maria Beetle’ by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka, the contained story follows a group of assassins with conflicting motives aboard a fast-moving train in Tokyo.
Also in news – Jamie Lee Curtis boards Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’
‘Deadpool 2’ and ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ helmer, David Leitch is set to direct he will also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce through their company 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
- 2/10/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Exclusive: In what would mark the first time the two Oscar winners would cross paths on screen, Sources tell Deadline that Sandra Bullock is joining Brad Pitt in the Sony action pic Bullet Train. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Sony had no comment.
Hobbs & Shaw helmer David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague, and it...
Sony had no comment.
Hobbs & Shaw helmer David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague, and it...
- 2/9/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Bad Bunny has joined the cast of the upcoming action film Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt, Deadline reported on Tuesday.
Directed by Hobbs & Shaw filmmaker David Leitch from a script written by Zak Olkewicz, the film is based off of the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. The cast of Bullet Train also includes Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka, and Andrew Koji.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is executive producing,...
Directed by Hobbs & Shaw filmmaker David Leitch from a script written by Zak Olkewicz, the film is based off of the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. The cast of Bullet Train also includes Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka, and Andrew Koji.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is executive producing,...
- 12/17/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Recording artist and Latin Grammy winner Bad Bunny will join the cast of Brad Pitt’s action movie “Bullet Train” at Sony Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
Logan Lerman, Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon and Andrew Koji round out the rest of the cast. David Leitch is set to direct the project. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller...
Logan Lerman, Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon and Andrew Koji round out the rest of the cast. David Leitch is set to direct the project. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller...
- 12/16/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Latin Grammy winner and platinum-selling recording artist Bad Bunny has joined Brad Pitt in action pic Bullet Train. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw helmer David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague, and it is unknown who Sanada will be playing.
Bad Bunny’s most recent album, El Ultimo Tour del Mundo debuted...
Hobbs & Shaw helmer David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague, and it is unknown who Sanada will be playing.
Bad Bunny’s most recent album, El Ultimo Tour del Mundo debuted...
- 12/16/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Naomi Ackie is in negotiations to play Whitney Houston in the musical biopic about the singer’s life, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” that is set up at Sony’s TriStar Pictures.
“The Photograph” filmmaker Stella Meghie is directing the film about Houston’s life that comes from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is set for release on Thanksgiving 2022. The film is being made with the support of Houston’s estate and will include a look at her full life and career as well as a journey through her music.
Ackie is a British actress who broke out in “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” and in the film “Lady Macbeth.” She recently won a BAFTA for her work in the second season of Netflix’s “The End of the F***ing World,” and she can be seen in “Education,” the...
“The Photograph” filmmaker Stella Meghie is directing the film about Houston’s life that comes from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is set for release on Thanksgiving 2022. The film is being made with the support of Houston’s estate and will include a look at her full life and career as well as a journey through her music.
Ackie is a British actress who broke out in “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” and in the film “Lady Macbeth.” She recently won a BAFTA for her work in the second season of Netflix’s “The End of the F***ing World,” and she can be seen in “Education,” the...
- 12/15/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Naomi Ackie is in final negotiations to portray Whitney Houston in Sony’s upcoming musical biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
Stella Meghie (“The Photograph”) is directing the film from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is slated to release at Thanksgiving of 2022.
“We spent the better part of the last year in an exhaustive search for an actress who could embody Whitney Houston. Naomi Ackie impressed us at every stage of the process. I was moved by her ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity to her interior life,” Meghie said.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” follows the life and times of Houston, the iconic artist behind timeless hits like “I Will Always Love You” and “How Will I Know.” Houston, who died in 2012, made her acting debut in the 1992 romantic thriller “The Bodyguard.”
“Naomi Ackie...
Stella Meghie (“The Photograph”) is directing the film from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is slated to release at Thanksgiving of 2022.
“We spent the better part of the last year in an exhaustive search for an actress who could embody Whitney Houston. Naomi Ackie impressed us at every stage of the process. I was moved by her ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity to her interior life,” Meghie said.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” follows the life and times of Houston, the iconic artist behind timeless hits like “I Will Always Love You” and “How Will I Know.” Houston, who died in 2012, made her acting debut in the 1992 romantic thriller “The Bodyguard.”
“Naomi Ackie...
- 12/15/2020
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Monday, Nov. 30 Hiroyuki Sanada Rounds Out ‘Bullet Train’ Cast
Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada will join Brad Pitt in Sony Pictures’ “Bullet Train,” based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” in which a train in Tokyo is the setting for battles between criminals.
David Leitch is directing, with Kelly McCormick producing through 87North alongside Antoine Fuqua through Fuqua Films. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script. Michael Shannon, Mas Oka, Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Zazie Beetz are also starring. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Sanada recently starred in Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” for Netflix and just wrapped shooting the fantasy action film “Mortal Kombat.” He will next appear in Andrew Levitas’ “Minamata,” opposite Johnny Depp. His other credits include HBO’s “Westworld,” “Avengers: Endgame” and “The Twilight Samurai.” The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.
Israel Film Festival...
Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada will join Brad Pitt in Sony Pictures’ “Bullet Train,” based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” in which a train in Tokyo is the setting for battles between criminals.
David Leitch is directing, with Kelly McCormick producing through 87North alongside Antoine Fuqua through Fuqua Films. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script. Michael Shannon, Mas Oka, Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Zazie Beetz are also starring. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Sanada recently starred in Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead” for Netflix and just wrapped shooting the fantasy action film “Mortal Kombat.” He will next appear in Andrew Levitas’ “Minamata,” opposite Johnny Depp. His other credits include HBO’s “Westworld,” “Avengers: Endgame” and “The Twilight Samurai.” The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.
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- 11/30/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Veteran actor Hiroyuki Sanada is set to join the A-list ensemble of the Sony action pic Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw helmer David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague, and it is unknown who Sanada will be playing.
Sanada recently starred in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead...
Hobbs & Shaw helmer David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague, and it is unknown who Sanada will be playing.
Sanada recently starred in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead...
- 11/30/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Logan Lerman is reteaming with his “Fury” co-star Brad Pitt and joining the cast of action movie “Bullet Train” at Sony Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon and Andrew Koji round out the rest of the cast.
David Leitch is set to direct the project. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller in the vein...
David Leitch is set to direct the project. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller in the vein...
- 11/20/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Hunters star Logan Lerman is set to join Sony’s action thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Lerman will be playing.
Lerman can currently be seen in Amazon’s Hunters, which has been picked up for a second...
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Lerman will be playing.
Lerman can currently be seen in Amazon’s Hunters, which has been picked up for a second...
- 11/20/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Shannon is set to join Sony’s action thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Shannon will be playing as well.
Shannon can currently be seen in Seth Savoy’s Echo Boomers opposite Nick Robinson, Britt Robertson, and Alex Pettyfer.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Shannon will be playing as well.
Shannon can currently be seen in Seth Savoy’s Echo Boomers opposite Nick Robinson, Britt Robertson, and Alex Pettyfer.
- 11/18/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Heroes star Masi Oka is set to join the ensemble of Sony’s action thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Oka will be playing as well.
Oka was Emmy and Golden Globe nominated for his role of Hiro in NBC’s drama series Heroes.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Oka will be playing as well.
Oka was Emmy and Golden Globe nominated for his role of Hiro in NBC’s drama series Heroes.
- 11/16/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“Deadpool 2” star Zazie Beetz will join Brad Pitt in the cast of Sony’s action movie “Bullet Train.”
Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Andrew Koji are also boarding the pic. “Hobbs & Shaw” helmer David Leitch is directing with Kelly McCormick producing through 87North and Antoine Fuqua through Fuqua Films. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script, based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. The book centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo.
Pitt boarded the project in early July. He had been weighing his options since winning his first acting Oscar for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” for playing stuntman Cliff Booth. Pitt is also attached to co-star with Emma Stone in Damien Chazelle’s movie “Babylon,” which moved back the start of production to 2021, creating an opening in his schedule for “Bullet Train.
Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Andrew Koji are also boarding the pic. “Hobbs & Shaw” helmer David Leitch is directing with Kelly McCormick producing through 87North and Antoine Fuqua through Fuqua Films. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script, based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. The book centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo.
Pitt boarded the project in early July. He had been weighing his options since winning his first acting Oscar for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” for playing stuntman Cliff Booth. Pitt is also attached to co-star with Emma Stone in Damien Chazelle’s movie “Babylon,” which moved back the start of production to 2021, creating an opening in his schedule for “Bullet Train.
- 11/13/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Zazie Beetz has joined the cast of David Leitch’s “Bullet Train” at Sony, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Andrew Koji also star in the film that was written by Zak Olkewicz. It is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and centers on a group of assassins.
Beetz’s most recent credits include “Joker,” “Wounds,” “Seberg” and “Nine Days.
Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Andrew Koji also star in the film that was written by Zak Olkewicz. It is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and centers on a group of assassins.
Beetz’s most recent credits include “Joker,” “Wounds,” “Seberg” and “Nine Days.
- 11/13/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Atlanta star Zazie Beetz has rounded out the cast of Sony’s action-thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Beetz will be playing as well.
Beetz has becoming one of Hollywood’s fastest rising stars following her breakout role on the FX series Atlanta.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Beetz will be playing as well.
Beetz has becoming one of Hollywood’s fastest rising stars following her breakout role on the FX series Atlanta.
- 11/13/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Atlanta star Brian Tyree Henry is set to join the ensemble of the Sony action-thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Henry will be playing as well.
Henry has quite the slate of upcoming films starting with Netflix’s The Woman in the Window where he...
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague and it is unknown who Henry will be playing as well.
Henry has quite the slate of upcoming films starting with Netflix’s The Woman in the Window where he...
- 10/28/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to join the ensemble cast of David Leitch’s action movie “Bullet Train,” starring Brad Pitt.
The Sony Pictures project is based on Kotaro Isaka’s Japanese book “Maria Beetle” and centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script.
Kelly McCormick is producing through 87North with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is executive producing along with Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Pitt came on to the project in early July. He had been weighing his options since winning his first acting Oscar for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” for playing stuntman Cliff Booth. Pitt is also attached to co-star with Emma Stone on the Damien Chazelle movie “Babylon,” which moved...
The Sony Pictures project is based on Kotaro Isaka’s Japanese book “Maria Beetle” and centers on a group of hitmen and assassins with conflicting motives on a train in Tokyo. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script.
Kelly McCormick is producing through 87North with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is executive producing along with Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Pitt came on to the project in early July. He had been weighing his options since winning his first acting Oscar for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” for playing stuntman Cliff Booth. Pitt is also attached to co-star with Emma Stone on the Damien Chazelle movie “Babylon,” which moved...
- 10/22/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to join the ensemble of the Sony action-thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King and Andrew Koji are also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague though Taylor-Johnson is expected to play one of the four assassins in the film along with Pitt and King.
Best known for starring roles in Kick-Ass and Godzilla, Taylor-Johnson has become one of the busier leading...
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Kelly McCormick will produce Bullet Train through 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua. Kat Samick is exec producing and Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Plot details are vague though Taylor-Johnson is expected to play one of the four assassins in the film along with Pitt and King.
Best known for starring roles in Kick-Ass and Godzilla, Taylor-Johnson has become one of the busier leading...
- 10/22/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“Warrior” lead Andrew Koji has joined the cast of Brad Pitt’s “Bullet Train” action movie at Sony Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
David Leitch is set to direct the project. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and centers on a group of assassins. Koji would play one of the assassins along with Pitt. The film can be...
David Leitch is set to direct the project. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are the executive producers on the project.
Although plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and centers on a group of assassins. Koji would play one of the assassins along with Pitt. The film can be...
- 9/15/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Andrew Koji is set to join Brad Pitt in the action-thriller “Bullet Train” for Sony Pictures. Joey King is also on board.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz. The film has been moving at light speed since Leitch attached himself last month with Pitt coming on shortly after, marking his first film commitment since winning his first Oscar for acting in Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood. The film is looking at a fall start in Los Angeles.
The film is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year. Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce...
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz. The film has been moving at light speed since Leitch attached himself last month with Pitt coming on shortly after, marking his first film commitment since winning his first Oscar for acting in Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood. The film is looking at a fall start in Los Angeles.
The film is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project.
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year. Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce...
- 9/15/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Kissing Booth” star Joey King is in talks to join Brad Pitt in David Leitch’s “Bullet Train” action movie for Sony Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Zak Olkewicz, whose credits include “Fear Street,” is writing the screenplay based on the hugely popular Japanese manga “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. The project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and can be shot on a closed set subject to Covid-19 shooting protocols. “Bullet Train” is being eyed for a fall shoot.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Also Read: Brad Pitt Joins David Leitch's 'Bullet Train' for Sony
King is in talks for the teenaged assassin named Prince, while Pitt will play an American hitman named Ladybug.
Zak Olkewicz, whose credits include “Fear Street,” is writing the screenplay based on the hugely popular Japanese manga “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. The project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and can be shot on a closed set subject to Covid-19 shooting protocols. “Bullet Train” is being eyed for a fall shoot.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Also Read: Brad Pitt Joins David Leitch's 'Bullet Train' for Sony
King is in talks for the teenaged assassin named Prince, while Pitt will play an American hitman named Ladybug.
- 8/3/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The Kissing Booth’s Joey King is in negotiations to star opposite Brad Pitt in the action-thriller Bullet Train for Sony Pictures.
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz. The film has been moving at light speed since Leitch attached himself last month with Pitt coming on shortly after, marking his first film commitment since winning his first Oscar for acting in Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood. The film is looking at a fall start in Los Angeles.
The film is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year. Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce...
Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz. The film has been moving at light speed since Leitch attached himself last month with Pitt coming on shortly after, marking his first film commitment since winning his first Oscar for acting in Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood. The film is looking at a fall start in Los Angeles.
The film is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year. Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce...
- 8/3/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Brad Pitt has joined David Leitch’s “Bullet Train” action movie for Sony Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.
Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
The project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and can be shot on a closed set subject to Covid-19 shooting protocols. “Bullet Train” is being eyed for a fall shoot.
Also Read: David Leitch to Direct Thriller 'Bullet Train' for Sony
Pitt most recently starred in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His other most...
Zak Olkewicz wrote the script for the film, which is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by Kotaro Isaka. Leitch and Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) will produce the film through their company 87North, alongside Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
The project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and can be shot on a closed set subject to Covid-19 shooting protocols. “Bullet Train” is being eyed for a fall shoot.
Also Read: David Leitch to Direct Thriller 'Bullet Train' for Sony
Pitt most recently starred in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His other most...
- 7/6/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Brad Pitt is set to star in action-thriller “Bullet Train” for Sony Pictures, sources tell Variety.
David Leitch will direct and will supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz. Since directing the “Fast & Furious” spinoff “Hobbs & Shaw,” Leitch had been taking his time in picking his next film, and only recently committed to this pic.
The film is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce “Bullet Train” through their company 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Sony recently announced that the studio is developing “One Punch Man,...
David Leitch will direct and will supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz. Since directing the “Fast & Furious” spinoff “Hobbs & Shaw,” Leitch had been taking his time in picking his next film, and only recently committed to this pic.
The film is based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka. Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are executive producers on the project
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year.
Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce “Bullet Train” through their company 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Sony recently announced that the studio is developing “One Punch Man,...
- 7/6/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Brad Pitt is set to star in Bullet Train, the Sony Pictures action movie that just got as director David Leitch, the helmer of Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
Zak Olkewicz wrote the script, based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka. In the novel, five assassins find themselves on a fast-moving bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka with only a few stops in between. They discover their missions are not unrelated to one another. The question becomes, who will make it off the train alive and what awaits them at the terminal station?
Pitt is coming off an Oscar-winning performance in the Quentin Tarantino-directed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The actor is firming up his dance card, eyeing several projects but committing only to this one for now. A start date for later this year is eyed.
Antoine Fuqua developed...
Zak Olkewicz wrote the script, based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka. In the novel, five assassins find themselves on a fast-moving bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka with only a few stops in between. They discover their missions are not unrelated to one another. The question becomes, who will make it off the train alive and what awaits them at the terminal station?
Pitt is coming off an Oscar-winning performance in the Quentin Tarantino-directed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The actor is firming up his dance card, eyeing several projects but committing only to this one for now. A start date for later this year is eyed.
Antoine Fuqua developed...
- 7/6/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Stuntman turned director David Leitch — best known for directing “John Wick,” “Atomic Blonde,” and “Deadpool 2” — will supervise development and direct “Bullet Train” for Sony Pictures, the company announced on Wednesday.
Zak Olkewitz, whose credits include “Fear Street,” is writing the screenplay based on the hugely popular Japanese manga. The project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and can be shot on a closed set subject to Covid-19 shooting protocols. “Bullet Train” is being eyed for a fall shoot.
Additionally, Leitch will produce “Bullet Train” along with longtime producing partner Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) through their 87North banner along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick.
Also Read: 'Kung Fu' Movie Remake in the Works at Universal From David Leitch
Executive Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Leitch is best known for his stunt work, but turned in an impressive directorial debut with “John Wick,...
Zak Olkewitz, whose credits include “Fear Street,” is writing the screenplay based on the hugely popular Japanese manga. The project is described as a contained thriller in the vein of “Speed” and “Non-Stop” and can be shot on a closed set subject to Covid-19 shooting protocols. “Bullet Train” is being eyed for a fall shoot.
Additionally, Leitch will produce “Bullet Train” along with longtime producing partner Kelly McCormick (“Atomic Blonde”) through their 87North banner along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick.
Also Read: 'Kung Fu' Movie Remake in the Works at Universal From David Leitch
Executive Brittany Morrissey is overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Leitch is best known for his stunt work, but turned in an impressive directorial debut with “John Wick,...
- 6/24/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
David Leitch, who helmed Deadpool 2 and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, will direct Bullet Train, the Sony Pictures action movie based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by Isaka Kotaro. Zak Olkewicz wrote the script.
Antoine Fuqua developed the project originally with Fuqua Films’ Kat Samick and they are producing along with Leitch and Kelly McCormick (Atomic Blonde) through their company 87North.
Leitch will oversee a rewrite by Olkewicz to get the film ready to shoot.
Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Leitch is repped by WME and Gang, Tyre; Olkewitz is with 3 Arts and Felker Toczek.
Antoine Fuqua developed the project originally with Fuqua Films’ Kat Samick and they are producing along with Leitch and Kelly McCormick (Atomic Blonde) through their company 87North.
Leitch will oversee a rewrite by Olkewicz to get the film ready to shoot.
Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Leitch is repped by WME and Gang, Tyre; Olkewitz is with 3 Arts and Felker Toczek.
- 6/24/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
David Leitch, whose film credits include “Deadpool 2,” “Hobbs & Shaw” and “Atomic Blonde,” is heading back to the big screen with action thriller “Bullet Train” for Sony Pictures.
In addition to directing, Leitch will supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese Novel titled “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka.
Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are Executive Producers on the project
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year
Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce “Bullet Train” through their company 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Sony recently announced the studio is developing “One Punch Man,” also based on a popular Japanese manga, that they hope has franchise potential.
In addition to directing, Leitch will supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.
The film is based on the Japanese Novel titled “Maria Beetle” by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka.
Ryosuke Saegusa and Yuma Terada of Ctb Inc., who represent Isaka and the IP, are Executive Producers on the project
Harvill Secker has separately announced that it will publish the novel “Bullet Train” in English next year
Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce “Bullet Train” through their company 87North, along with Antoine Fuqua and Kat Samick. Brittany Morrissey is the executive overseeing the project for Sony Pictures.
Sony recently announced the studio is developing “One Punch Man,” also based on a popular Japanese manga, that they hope has franchise potential.
- 6/24/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: DeWanda Wise, who stars in the current Season 2 of the Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, is joining star Kevin Hart in Sony’s comedy-drama Fatherhood. The pic is based on Matthew Logelin’s book Two Kisses for Maddy, the true story of a father forced to raise a child on his own who finds himself wholly unprepared for the challenge.
Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, Anthony Carrigan, Melody Hurd, Paul Reiser and Deborah Ayorinde also are part of the cast.
Paul Weitz is directing the film, which is in production. Dana Stevens adapted the screenplay with the current draft by Weitz. Marty Bowen, David Beaubaire, Peter Kiernan and Hart are producing the project with Brittany Morrissey overseeing for the studio.
Wise, who can also be seen in the Netflix film Someone Great and CBS All Access’ The Twilight Zone, is repped by CAA.
Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, Anthony Carrigan, Melody Hurd, Paul Reiser and Deborah Ayorinde also are part of the cast.
Paul Weitz is directing the film, which is in production. Dana Stevens adapted the screenplay with the current draft by Weitz. Marty Bowen, David Beaubaire, Peter Kiernan and Hart are producing the project with Brittany Morrissey overseeing for the studio.
Wise, who can also be seen in the Netflix film Someone Great and CBS All Access’ The Twilight Zone, is repped by CAA.
- 7/2/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin Hart is ready to show off his serious side.
The comedian will star in Sony Pictures’ “Fatherhood,” a big screen adaptation of the Matt Logelin best-seller “Two Kisses For Maddy: A Memoir Of Loss & Love.” The film, which centers on a widower who must raise his daughter after his wife dies in child birth, is directed by Paul Weitz (“About a Boy”).
Hart just scored a box office hit with “The Upside,” another change-of-pace role. Its success came despite controversy surrounding Hart’s selection as Oscar host. He abandoned the emcee gig amidst blow-back over homophobic jokes he made earlier in his career. Hart had been alternately apologetic and defiant while promoting “The Upside,” a stance that further inflamed the controversy.
Hart will shoot “Fatherhood” after he wraps up the sequel to “Jumanji.” Hart’s other films include “Night School,” “Get Hard,” and “Central Intelligence.”
Dana Stevens adapted Logelin’s book,...
The comedian will star in Sony Pictures’ “Fatherhood,” a big screen adaptation of the Matt Logelin best-seller “Two Kisses For Maddy: A Memoir Of Loss & Love.” The film, which centers on a widower who must raise his daughter after his wife dies in child birth, is directed by Paul Weitz (“About a Boy”).
Hart just scored a box office hit with “The Upside,” another change-of-pace role. Its success came despite controversy surrounding Hart’s selection as Oscar host. He abandoned the emcee gig amidst blow-back over homophobic jokes he made earlier in his career. Hart had been alternately apologetic and defiant while promoting “The Upside,” a stance that further inflamed the controversy.
Hart will shoot “Fatherhood” after he wraps up the sequel to “Jumanji.” Hart’s other films include “Night School,” “Get Hard,” and “Central Intelligence.”
Dana Stevens adapted Logelin’s book,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Kevin Hart has signed on to star in “Fatherhood” at Sony Pictures, an adaptation of the memoir “Two Kisses for Maddy,” an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Paul Weitz (“About a Boy”) is directing the film and wrote the current draft of the screenplay from Dana Stevens, who adapted the 2011 memoir “Two Kisses for Maddy.”
“Fatherhood” is based on a true story and the book by Matt Logelin, whose wife died shortly after childbirth, leaving him to raise their daughter, Maddy, on his own.
Also Read: 'The Upside' Poised to Become Stx's First No. 1 Box Office Hit
“When I started reading this script, I was immediately touched and brought to tears,” Hart said in a statement. “At HartBeat, we seek to provide the audience with stories that evoke true emotions and this story does just that. Our hope is to bring honor to the Logelin family,...
Paul Weitz (“About a Boy”) is directing the film and wrote the current draft of the screenplay from Dana Stevens, who adapted the 2011 memoir “Two Kisses for Maddy.”
“Fatherhood” is based on a true story and the book by Matt Logelin, whose wife died shortly after childbirth, leaving him to raise their daughter, Maddy, on his own.
Also Read: 'The Upside' Poised to Become Stx's First No. 1 Box Office Hit
“When I started reading this script, I was immediately touched and brought to tears,” Hart said in a statement. “At HartBeat, we seek to provide the audience with stories that evoke true emotions and this story does just that. Our hope is to bring honor to the Logelin family,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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