‘Charlie’s Angels’ star and director Elizabeth Banks is set to team with Universal to helm and star in ‘The Invisible Woman’.
The project is an original pitch from Banks which will see Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl On The Train) pen the script. Banks will also produce alongside Max Handelman through their Brownstone Productions, which did the ‘Pitch Perfect’ series and most recently ‘Charlie’s Angels’.
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps but sources say Banks’ pitch is very different from Leigh Whanell’s ‘Invisible Man’.
Also in news – Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ to get an exclusive charity gala screening
After a disastrous start to the Dark Universe with the Tom Cruise led ‘The Mummy’, Universal dropped the idea of an interconnected universe. Universal are now favouring filmmaker passion that has connective tissue to Uni’s Classic Monsters legacy which will see Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’ kick-start the monster universe.
The project is an original pitch from Banks which will see Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl On The Train) pen the script. Banks will also produce alongside Max Handelman through their Brownstone Productions, which did the ‘Pitch Perfect’ series and most recently ‘Charlie’s Angels’.
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps but sources say Banks’ pitch is very different from Leigh Whanell’s ‘Invisible Man’.
Also in news – Sam Mendes’ ‘1917’ to get an exclusive charity gala screening
After a disastrous start to the Dark Universe with the Tom Cruise led ‘The Mummy’, Universal dropped the idea of an interconnected universe. Universal are now favouring filmmaker passion that has connective tissue to Uni’s Classic Monsters legacy which will see Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’ kick-start the monster universe.
- 11/27/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Joining Renfield, Dark Army, and the upcoming The Invisible Man as new takes on classic Universal horror films, a new Invisible Woman is now in development with Elizabeth Banks on board to star in and direct the film.
The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Banks will star in and helm Invisible Woman, a new take on 1940's The Invisible Woman, which was the third film in the Invisible Man franchise based on the iconic character created by legendary author H.G. Wells in his 1897 novella. Banks previously directed Pitch Perfect 2 and this year's Charlie's Angels reboot.
Described as "Thelma & Louise meets American Psycho," the screenplay for the new Invisible Woman was written by Erin Cressida Wilson and is based on a pitch by Banks, according to Variety, who also reports that Invisible Woman is not expected to be connected story-wise to Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man.
Banks will produce...
The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Banks will star in and helm Invisible Woman, a new take on 1940's The Invisible Woman, which was the third film in the Invisible Man franchise based on the iconic character created by legendary author H.G. Wells in his 1897 novella. Banks previously directed Pitch Perfect 2 and this year's Charlie's Angels reboot.
Described as "Thelma & Louise meets American Psycho," the screenplay for the new Invisible Woman was written by Erin Cressida Wilson and is based on a pitch by Banks, according to Variety, who also reports that Invisible Woman is not expected to be connected story-wise to Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man.
Banks will produce...
- 11/27/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Kayti Burt Nov 26, 2019
Universal is developing a second Invisible Man project called Invisible Woman with Elizabeth Banks attached to direct and star.
Universal Pictures is developing another project from its The Invisible Man IP—this one, however, will feature an Invisible Woman, according to Deadline.
The woman in question is Elizabeth Banks, who is attached to direct and star in the horror flick. Banks, who recently directed and co-starred in Charlie's Angels (her debut feature was Pitch Perfect 3), reportedly pitched the idea to Universal, who has revamped its monster movie strategy following the failure of The Mummy, which had been poised to launch a shared cinematic universe of reimagined classic monsters before its flop at the box office.
read more: Examining Universal's Upcoming Franchise Slate
Invisible Woman's current script was penned by The Girl on the Train's Erin Cressida Wilson, which seems like a promising start. The movie...
Universal is developing a second Invisible Man project called Invisible Woman with Elizabeth Banks attached to direct and star.
Universal Pictures is developing another project from its The Invisible Man IP—this one, however, will feature an Invisible Woman, according to Deadline.
The woman in question is Elizabeth Banks, who is attached to direct and star in the horror flick. Banks, who recently directed and co-starred in Charlie's Angels (her debut feature was Pitch Perfect 3), reportedly pitched the idea to Universal, who has revamped its monster movie strategy following the failure of The Mummy, which had been poised to launch a shared cinematic universe of reimagined classic monsters before its flop at the box office.
read more: Examining Universal's Upcoming Franchise Slate
Invisible Woman's current script was penned by The Girl on the Train's Erin Cressida Wilson, which seems like a promising start. The movie...
- 11/26/2019
- Den of Geek
Universal Pictures looks like they’re going all in on the “invisible” theme. Less than a month after dropping the unnerving first trailer for their upcoming horror flick The Invisible Man, the studio has now agreed to put another similar movie into production. According to Deadline, Elizabeth Banks will both direct and star in Invisible Woman.
Executives were reportedly impressed with the original pitch from the actress/filmmaker and will move ahead with the idea. The script is derived from a draft by Erin Cressida Wilson, who penned the cinematic adaptation of the eerie thriller The Girl on the Train. Banks and Max Handelman, meanwhile, will produce the movie through their Brownstone Productions, who also brought us the Pitch Perfect series and Charlie’s Angels.
Clearly, Universal believes that these disappearing acts will yield big returns at the box office. Blumhouse has already wrapped production on The Invisible Man, which stars...
Executives were reportedly impressed with the original pitch from the actress/filmmaker and will move ahead with the idea. The script is derived from a draft by Erin Cressida Wilson, who penned the cinematic adaptation of the eerie thriller The Girl on the Train. Banks and Max Handelman, meanwhile, will produce the movie through their Brownstone Productions, who also brought us the Pitch Perfect series and Charlie’s Angels.
Clearly, Universal believes that these disappearing acts will yield big returns at the box office. Blumhouse has already wrapped production on The Invisible Man, which stars...
- 11/26/2019
- by Evan Lewis
- We Got This Covered
Universal is moving full scream ahead with plans to revive their classic monsters. They have Leigh Whannell’s Invisible Man arriving next year and Dexter Fletcher’s Renfield in the works, and now they’re adding another project: Invisible Woman. Elizabeth Banks will direct and star in the film, which apparently won’t be connected to Whannell’s Invisible Man. Universal made an Invisible Woman movie […]
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- 11/26/2019
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Breaking: Universal Pictures has put in development Invisible Woman, from an original pitch by Elizabeth Banks. Banks will direct and star in the film, and The Girl on the Train‘s Erin Cressida Wilson wrote the current draft.
Banks and Max Handelman will produce through their Brownstone Productions, which did the Pitch Perfect series and most recently Charlie’s Angels. Banks directed and co-starred in that recent release. Brownstone’s Alison Small will be executive producer.
It becomes the second disappearing act for Universal, based on the studio’s classic monster character. Blumhouse and Leigh Whannell have completed production on an Invisible Man, with Elisabeth Moss playing the widow of an abusive husband and fears he might still be around, only you can’t see him. I’m told Banks will be the one who turns invisible in the other film. These films are the result of a revamped strategy as...
Banks and Max Handelman will produce through their Brownstone Productions, which did the Pitch Perfect series and most recently Charlie’s Angels. Banks directed and co-starred in that recent release. Brownstone’s Alison Small will be executive producer.
It becomes the second disappearing act for Universal, based on the studio’s classic monster character. Blumhouse and Leigh Whannell have completed production on an Invisible Man, with Elisabeth Moss playing the widow of an abusive husband and fears he might still be around, only you can’t see him. I’m told Banks will be the one who turns invisible in the other film. These films are the result of a revamped strategy as...
- 11/26/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Elizabeth Banks is set to direct “Invisible Woman” for Universal, which is based on her own original pitch.
“The Girl on the Train” scribe Erin Cressida Wilson penned the script with Banks and Max Handelman producing for their Brownstone Productions. Brownstone’s Alison Small will executive produce.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Banks’ pitch is very different from the “Invisible Man” film coming out in February that stars Elisabeth Moss, and there is no crossover potential on either film.
The news follows the announcement that “Rocketman” director Dexter Fletcher is helming “Renfield,” which is a new take on Dracula’s henchman and, like “Invisible Woman,” fits into a new strategy Universal is taking when it comes to its IP. The studio had originally planned on creating an interconnected universe with its vast catalog of monster IP. However, the studio reassessed, and decided to move forward...
“The Girl on the Train” scribe Erin Cressida Wilson penned the script with Banks and Max Handelman producing for their Brownstone Productions. Brownstone’s Alison Small will executive produce.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but sources say Banks’ pitch is very different from the “Invisible Man” film coming out in February that stars Elisabeth Moss, and there is no crossover potential on either film.
The news follows the announcement that “Rocketman” director Dexter Fletcher is helming “Renfield,” which is a new take on Dracula’s henchman and, like “Invisible Woman,” fits into a new strategy Universal is taking when it comes to its IP. The studio had originally planned on creating an interconnected universe with its vast catalog of monster IP. However, the studio reassessed, and decided to move forward...
- 11/26/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
“Rocketman” director Dexter Fletcher is attached to direct Universal’s “Renfield,” a monster movie centered on Dracula’s henchman and based on an original pitch from Robert Kirkman.
“Rick and Morty” scribe Ryan Ridley penned the script. The film will be produced by Skybound Entertainment’s film team, including Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst and Sean Furst.
In the original “Dracula” novel, R.M. Renfield was an inmate at a lunatic asylum who was thought to be suffering from delusions, but is actually a servant of Dracula. Plot details are currently unknown, though it’s believed to take place during the present day and is not a period piece.
Universal had originally planned on creating an interconnected universe with its vast catalog of monster IP. However, the studio reassessed, and decided to move forward with filmmaker-driven projects based on the monsters’ legacies, focusing on what made the characters endure over time.
“Rick and Morty” scribe Ryan Ridley penned the script. The film will be produced by Skybound Entertainment’s film team, including Kirkman, David Alpert, Bryan Furst and Sean Furst.
In the original “Dracula” novel, R.M. Renfield was an inmate at a lunatic asylum who was thought to be suffering from delusions, but is actually a servant of Dracula. Plot details are currently unknown, though it’s believed to take place during the present day and is not a period piece.
Universal had originally planned on creating an interconnected universe with its vast catalog of monster IP. However, the studio reassessed, and decided to move forward with filmmaker-driven projects based on the monsters’ legacies, focusing on what made the characters endure over time.
- 11/20/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
After releasing box office hits like “Happy Death Day 2U” and “Ma,” Blumhouse will return one last time in 2019 for the holiday horror movie “Black Christmas.” The latest remake of the 1974 horror classic is directed by indie film favorite Sophia Takal (“Always Shine”) and co-written by film critic April Wolfe. The MPAA has given the new “Black Christmas” a PG-13 rating, making it the first version of the horror property not to be R rated. Some horror fans are scoffing at a PG-13 “Black Christmas,” but Wolfe took to social media to defend the more restricted rating.
“Here’s the deal: We wrote it with an R in mind,” Wolfe wrote. “When they did the test screenings, [it] was clear that this movie needed to be available to a younger female audience because the subject matter is timely. Also I want to indoctrinate girls into horror. Doesn’t make it any less vicious!
“Here’s the deal: We wrote it with an R in mind,” Wolfe wrote. “When they did the test screenings, [it] was clear that this movie needed to be available to a younger female audience because the subject matter is timely. Also I want to indoctrinate girls into horror. Doesn’t make it any less vicious!
- 11/14/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
From “Truth or Dare” director Jeff Wadlow comes “Fantasy Island,” a horror-movie adaptation of the classic, campy 1970s TV series about a magical resort that grants vacationers their wishes, for a price. With a screenplay by Wadlow with Jillian Jacobs and Christopher Roach, the film’s cast includes Maggie Q, Michael Peña, Portia Doubleday, Lucy Hale, Ryan Hansen, and Kim Coates. Below, watch the first trailer for the Blumhouse production, which opens theatrically next year on Valentine’s Day from Sony Pictures.
Here’s the film’s official synopsis: “The enigmatic Mr. Roarke (Peña), makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.”
Blumhouse has a slate of promising projects based on previously existing properties coming up, including “Black Christmas,...
Here’s the film’s official synopsis: “The enigmatic Mr. Roarke (Peña), makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.”
Blumhouse has a slate of promising projects based on previously existing properties coming up, including “Black Christmas,...
- 11/11/2019
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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