USA Network’s The Rainmaker has added P.J. Byrne to its series regular cast alongside John Slattery, Milo Callaghan, Lana Parrilla and Madison Iseman.
From showrunner and executive producer Michael Seitzman and based on the John Grisham novel of the same name, The Rainmaker follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) who, fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) and his law school girlfriend Sarah Plankmore (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss (Lana Parrilla) and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.
Byrne will star as Deck Shifflet, a no-filter, shoot-from-the-hip law school grad who failed the bar seven times. He now operates as an unsentimental “paralawyer” at J. Lyman Stone.
In the 1997 film The Rainmaker from director Francis Ford Coppola, Deck was famously portrayed by Danny DeVito.
The Rainmaker received...
From showrunner and executive producer Michael Seitzman and based on the John Grisham novel of the same name, The Rainmaker follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) who, fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) and his law school girlfriend Sarah Plankmore (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss (Lana Parrilla) and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.
Byrne will star as Deck Shifflet, a no-filter, shoot-from-the-hip law school grad who failed the bar seven times. He now operates as an unsentimental “paralawyer” at J. Lyman Stone.
In the 1997 film The Rainmaker from director Francis Ford Coppola, Deck was famously portrayed by Danny DeVito.
The Rainmaker received...
- 8/22/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
P.J. Byrne has joined “The Rainmaker” series adaptation at USA Network, Variety has learned.
The show was originally picked up at the cabler back in June and is based on the iconic John Grisham novel of the same name. He joins previously announced cast members Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Madison Iseman, and Lana Parrilla in the series.
The official logline for the series states, “Fresh out of law school, Rudy Baylor (Callaghan) goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend (Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.”
Byrne will play Deck Shifflet, who is described as “a no-filter, shoot-from-the-hip law school grad who failed the bar seven times, Deck now operates as an unsentimental ‘paralawyer’ at J. Lyman Stone.”
Byrne is known for his roles in films...
The show was originally picked up at the cabler back in June and is based on the iconic John Grisham novel of the same name. He joins previously announced cast members Milo Callaghan, John Slattery, Madison Iseman, and Lana Parrilla in the series.
The official logline for the series states, “Fresh out of law school, Rudy Baylor (Callaghan) goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend (Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.”
Byrne will play Deck Shifflet, who is described as “a no-filter, shoot-from-the-hip law school grad who failed the bar seven times, Deck now operates as an unsentimental ‘paralawyer’ at J. Lyman Stone.”
Byrne is known for his roles in films...
- 8/22/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“The Runarounds,” a young adult drama inspired by the real eponymous band, has added six series regulars to its cast. Brooklyn Decker, Maximo Salas, Marley Aliah, Hayes MacArthur, Mark Wystrach and Shea Pritchard are joining on to the cast of the series, created by “Outer Banks” creator Jonas Pate and produced by Skydance Television.
The series stars William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock and Jesse Golliher of the real-life band —alongside creator Pate’s daughter Lilah Pate and Kelley Pereira.
Per the show’s logline: “The series follows a tight-knit group of young adults from all walks of life who come together to form a rock band the summer after graduating from high school. Against the backdrop of Wilmington, North Carolina, The Runarounds will have to choose between succumbing to the pressures of real life or risking it all to become the greatest band of all time.”
“The Runarounds,...
The series stars William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock and Jesse Golliher of the real-life band —alongside creator Pate’s daughter Lilah Pate and Kelley Pereira.
Per the show’s logline: “The series follows a tight-knit group of young adults from all walks of life who come together to form a rock band the summer after graduating from high school. Against the backdrop of Wilmington, North Carolina, The Runarounds will have to choose between succumbing to the pressures of real life or risking it all to become the greatest band of all time.”
“The Runarounds,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Keegan-Michael Key, his multi-hyphenate partner Elle Key, and their Bigger Picture Media Group banner have signed with CAA.
An Emmy, Peabody, and Webby Award-winning actor, writer, and producer, Keegan-Michael Key is perhaps best known for co-creating and starring opposite Jordan Peele on Comedy Central’s Emmy-winning sketch series Key & Peele. Recently, he’s been seen starring in Apple TV+’s acclaimed musical comedy series Schmigadoon!; Illumination and Nintendo’s smash hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie; holiday hit Wonka, opposite Timothée Chalamet; and John Krasinski’s If, alongside Ryan Reynolds.
Next up, Key will be seen in Amazon MGM Studios’ crime thriller Play Dirty from Shane Black, and the Farrelly brothers’ Paramount Christmas comedy Dear Santa alongside Jack Black. He’s also the voice of Bumblebee in the upcoming animated film Transformers One.
Additional credits for Key include Hulu’s Reboot, created by Steven Levitan; Judd Apatow’s...
An Emmy, Peabody, and Webby Award-winning actor, writer, and producer, Keegan-Michael Key is perhaps best known for co-creating and starring opposite Jordan Peele on Comedy Central’s Emmy-winning sketch series Key & Peele. Recently, he’s been seen starring in Apple TV+’s acclaimed musical comedy series Schmigadoon!; Illumination and Nintendo’s smash hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie; holiday hit Wonka, opposite Timothée Chalamet; and John Krasinski’s If, alongside Ryan Reynolds.
Next up, Key will be seen in Amazon MGM Studios’ crime thriller Play Dirty from Shane Black, and the Farrelly brothers’ Paramount Christmas comedy Dear Santa alongside Jack Black. He’s also the voice of Bumblebee in the upcoming animated film Transformers One.
Additional credits for Key include Hulu’s Reboot, created by Steven Levitan; Judd Apatow’s...
- 7/22/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Keegan-Michael Key and his multi-hyphenate partner Elle Key, along with their Bigger Picture Media Group banner, have signed with Range Media Partners for management.
An Emmy, Peabody, and Webby Award-winning actor, writer, and producer, Keegan-Michael Key last year starred in projects including Illumination and Nintendo’s smash hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie, top holiday movie Wonka opposite Timothée Chalamet, and the second season of the award-winning comedy series Schmigadoon! for Apple TV+. He will next be seen in John Krasinski’s If, the Farrelly brothers’ Christmas comedy Dear Santa alongside Jack Black, and the animated sci-fi pic Transformers One — all for Paramount. Additionally, he’ll be seen coming up on ABC’s Emmy-winning sitcom Abbott Elementary and in Amazon MGM Studios’ crime thriller Play Dirty, opposite Mark Wahlberg and more.
Key came to worldwide attention as the co-creator and co-star, alongside Jordan Peele, of Comedy Central’s Emmy-winning sketch series Key & Peele.
An Emmy, Peabody, and Webby Award-winning actor, writer, and producer, Keegan-Michael Key last year starred in projects including Illumination and Nintendo’s smash hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie, top holiday movie Wonka opposite Timothée Chalamet, and the second season of the award-winning comedy series Schmigadoon! for Apple TV+. He will next be seen in John Krasinski’s If, the Farrelly brothers’ Christmas comedy Dear Santa alongside Jack Black, and the animated sci-fi pic Transformers One — all for Paramount. Additionally, he’ll be seen coming up on ABC’s Emmy-winning sitcom Abbott Elementary and in Amazon MGM Studios’ crime thriller Play Dirty, opposite Mark Wahlberg and more.
Key came to worldwide attention as the co-creator and co-star, alongside Jordan Peele, of Comedy Central’s Emmy-winning sketch series Key & Peele.
- 4/2/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios’ crime thriller Play Dirty has four new additions: Keegan-Michael Key (Wonka), Nat Wolff (Which Brings Me to You), Chukwudi Iwuji (The Day of the Jackal), and Thomas Jane (Troppo).
As previously announced, Mark Wahlberg leads the ensemble, with Lakeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, and Tony Shalhoub also set for roles. No word on the roles the new cast members will be playing.
Directed by Shane Black, Play Dirty is the first project based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark, to emerge from a pact between Amazon MGM and Team Downey in 2022. The film centers on Wahlberg’s professional thief, Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still...
As previously announced, Mark Wahlberg leads the ensemble, with Lakeith Stanfield, Rosa Salazar, and Tony Shalhoub also set for roles. No word on the roles the new cast members will be playing.
Directed by Shane Black, Play Dirty is the first project based on Donald E. Westlake’s Parker novels, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark, to emerge from a pact between Amazon MGM and Team Downey in 2022. The film centers on Wahlberg’s professional thief, Parker, who after being double-crossed and left for dead, sees his hunt for revenge bring with it a shot at the biggest heist of his career. But even with the help of his partner, actor-slash-con artist Grofield (Stanfield), he’ll still...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jillian Bell (Brittany Runs a Marathon), Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth), Damon Wayans Jr. (Players) and Brianne Howey (Ginny & Georgia) have signed on to star alongside Amy Schumer in Kinda Pregnant, the comedy that Tyler Spindel (The Out-Laws) has been set to direct for Netflix and Happy Madison.
Written by Julie Paiva, the film follows Lainy (Schumer), who given jealousy over her best friend’s pregnancy, begins wearing a fake baby bump… then accidentally meeting the man of her dreams.
In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions, and Alex Saks for Saks Picture Company. The executive producers are Barry Bernardi and Michael D Robins.
Known for starring roles in indies like Brittany Runs a Marathon and I’m Totally Fine, Bell has more recently been seen...
Written by Julie Paiva, the film follows Lainy (Schumer), who given jealousy over her best friend’s pregnancy, begins wearing a fake baby bump… then accidentally meeting the man of her dreams.
In addition to Schumer, producers on the project include Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy, Judit Maull, Kevin Grady and Eli Thomas for Happy Madison, Molly Sims for Something Happy Productions, and Alex Saks for Saks Picture Company. The executive producers are Barry Bernardi and Michael D Robins.
Known for starring roles in indies like Brittany Runs a Marathon and I’m Totally Fine, Bell has more recently been seen...
- 2/21/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Emmanuelle Chriqui and Hayes MacArthur have been set to star in A Love Like This, an indie romantic drama directed by John Asher based on an original screenplay by Jeffrey W. Ruggles. The project was recently granted a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement allowing it to move forward.
The film, in production in Malibu, is billed as a romantic tale of two lovers who rent a beach house for the weekend, but there is more to their relationship than it seems.
Asher’s previous films include A Boy Called Po, Somebody Marry Me and Diamonds, as well as on the TV series One Tree Hill.
A Love Like This is produced by Jordan Bogdonavage, Michael Manasseri, Sergey Shtern, Brett Gursky and Lee Levin. Lisa Alfelt, Carl Radke and Sarah Santos are serving as executive producers. Jack DeCerchio is serving as associate producer. Chriqui and MacArthur are also producers on the film.
The film, in production in Malibu, is billed as a romantic tale of two lovers who rent a beach house for the weekend, but there is more to their relationship than it seems.
Asher’s previous films include A Boy Called Po, Somebody Marry Me and Diamonds, as well as on the TV series One Tree Hill.
A Love Like This is produced by Jordan Bogdonavage, Michael Manasseri, Sergey Shtern, Brett Gursky and Lee Levin. Lisa Alfelt, Carl Radke and Sarah Santos are serving as executive producers. Jack DeCerchio is serving as associate producer. Chriqui and MacArthur are also producers on the film.
- 11/2/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
'A Quiet Place: Day One' wrapped filming before the Hollywood strikes.Paramount has confirmed that a number of its films, including the 'A Quiet Place' prequel, were already finished before the ongoing walkouts by Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) union members for better pay and work conditions.The movie is currently slated for release on March 8, 2024 release date. It's not known if this date will change, but it's looking positive.Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish told Variety: "With respect to our film slate, the good news is we have a significant number of films on which production is complete. That includes ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ ‘Bob Marley,’ John Krasinski’s ‘If,’ as well as ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ and ‘Dear Santa’ with Jack Black. We also have the ‘Mean Girls’ musical for Paramount+. Strikes do present some marketing challenges,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Lizzie Baker
- Bang Showbiz
Paramount Global hosted its second-quarter earnings call Tuesday amid the ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood. Just like every other major media company that has reported its Q2 results already, the CBS parent company’s execs addressed the work stoppages with hopes for a timely resolution and comments on how it will affect their business operations.
“We anticipate continued delays in production for the duration of the strikes, and as such, we estimate free cash flow in the back half of the year will be significantly higher than previously expected,” Paramount CFO Naveen Chopra said.
Chopra’s projection comes a week after Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels stated that the company had saved more than $100 million in Q2 as a result of delayed and scrapped productions during the Hollywood strikes.
The Writers Guild of America has been on strike since May 2, as a result of being unable to...
“We anticipate continued delays in production for the duration of the strikes, and as such, we estimate free cash flow in the back half of the year will be significantly higher than previously expected,” Paramount CFO Naveen Chopra said.
Chopra’s projection comes a week after Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels stated that the company had saved more than $100 million in Q2 as a result of delayed and scrapped productions during the Hollywood strikes.
The Writers Guild of America has been on strike since May 2, as a result of being unable to...
- 8/7/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Corbin Bernsen, a.k.a. The Dentist himself, has signed on to star in the summer camp-set sci-fi horror film Marshmallow, Deadline reports. Bernsen is joined in the cast by child actors Kue Lawrence (The Amityville Murders), Kai Cech (Dear Santa), and Max Malas (New Amsterdam).
Daniel DelPurgatorio, who co-directed the Tales of the Black Freighter animated short for Zack Snyder, will be directing Marshmallow from a screenplay by Black Friday writer Andy Greskoviak. As mentioned, this one will be set “at a secluded summer camp” and centers on Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old who is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will...
Daniel DelPurgatorio, who co-directed the Tales of the Black Freighter animated short for Zack Snyder, will be directing Marshmallow from a screenplay by Black Friday writer Andy Greskoviak. As mentioned, this one will be set “at a secluded summer camp” and centers on Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old who is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will...
- 5/30/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A campfire horror tale becomes real in the upcoming horror movie Marshmallow, and Deadline reports this afternoon that Corbin Bernsen (The Dentist) has joined the cast.
Kue Lawrence (Beautiful Boy), Kai Cech (Dear Santa) and Max Malas (New Amsterdam) will also star in Marshmallow, being directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio.
The film is “set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface.
“Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and unravel the very fabric of their reality.”
Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday) wrote the screenplay.
Robert Kurtzman is handling the film’s special effects.
The post ‘Marshmallow’ – ‘The Dentist...
Kue Lawrence (Beautiful Boy), Kai Cech (Dear Santa) and Max Malas (New Amsterdam) will also star in Marshmallow, being directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio.
The film is “set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface.
“Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and unravel the very fabric of their reality.”
Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday) wrote the screenplay.
Robert Kurtzman is handling the film’s special effects.
The post ‘Marshmallow’ – ‘The Dentist...
- 5/30/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Up-and-comers Kue Lawrence (Beautiful Boy), Kai Cech (Dear Santa) and Max Malas (New Amsterdam) are set to star opposite Corbin Bernsen (White House Plumbers) in the sci-fi horror mystery Marshmallow from director Daniel DelPurgatorio, which is heading into production in a couple of weeks.
The indie written by Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday) is set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and unravel the very fabric of their reality.
Warner Davis and Todd Friedman will produce the pic, with Hemlock Circle Productions aboard as the production company,...
The indie written by Andy Greskoviak (Black Friday) is set at a secluded summer camp, where Morgan (Lawrence), a timid and introverted 12-year-old, is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface. Little do they know that the truth harbors a secret that will test their resilience and unravel the very fabric of their reality.
Warner Davis and Todd Friedman will produce the pic, with Hemlock Circle Productions aboard as the production company,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
President of domestic distribution Chris Aronson urges industry to think long term, experiment with ticket pricing.
Appearances by Rihanna, John Krasinski and Ziggy Marley were among the highlights of a lively Paramount CinemaCon session on Thursday.
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation president Ramsey Naito announced Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette in Untitled Smurfs Animated Film.
The music superstar and entrepreneur came on stage and told exhibitors she hoped voicing the character would make her look good in her children’s eyes. The Paramount and Nickelodeon film will open on February 14, 2025. Chris Miller directs.
President of domestic distribution Chris Aronson...
Appearances by Rihanna, John Krasinski and Ziggy Marley were among the highlights of a lively Paramount CinemaCon session on Thursday.
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation president Ramsey Naito announced Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette in Untitled Smurfs Animated Film.
The music superstar and entrepreneur came on stage and told exhibitors she hoped voicing the character would make her look good in her children’s eyes. The Paramount and Nickelodeon film will open on February 14, 2025. Chris Miller directs.
President of domestic distribution Chris Aronson...
- 4/27/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
President of domestic distribution Chris Aronson urges industry to think long term, experiment with ticket pricing.
Appearances by John Krasinski, Rihanna and Ziggy Marley were among the highlights of a lively Paramount CinemaCon session on Thursday.
Paramount president of domestic distribution Chris Aronson brought Krasinski on stage at the Colosseum in Caesar’s Palace to unveil a first look of A Quiet Place: Day One with a teaser trailer. Michael Sarnoski directs the horror sequel, which will open on March 8, 2024. Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, and Denis O’Hare star.
Krasinski also shared an exclusive look at his...
Appearances by John Krasinski, Rihanna and Ziggy Marley were among the highlights of a lively Paramount CinemaCon session on Thursday.
Paramount president of domestic distribution Chris Aronson brought Krasinski on stage at the Colosseum in Caesar’s Palace to unveil a first look of A Quiet Place: Day One with a teaser trailer. Michael Sarnoski directs the horror sequel, which will open on March 8, 2024. Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou, and Denis O’Hare star.
Krasinski also shared an exclusive look at his...
- 4/27/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Less than a year after Post Malone dropped his Twelve Carat Toothache, he’s back with a new single dubbed “Chemical.”
The accompanying music video features Malone alone in different settings, from the front seat of his car smoking to a fake background of a beach. “Outside of the party smoking in the car with you/Seven nation army fighting at the bar with you,” sings the artist for the chorus. “Tell you that I’m sorry/Tell me what I gotta do/Cuz I can’t let go. It’s chemical.
The accompanying music video features Malone alone in different settings, from the front seat of his car smoking to a fake background of a beach. “Outside of the party smoking in the car with you/Seven nation army fighting at the bar with you,” sings the artist for the chorus. “Tell you that I’m sorry/Tell me what I gotta do/Cuz I can’t let go. It’s chemical.
- 4/14/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Back when Peter and Bobby Farrelly were still making movies as a team, Jack Black starred for them in one of their big comedy hits, Shallow Hal. He's now set to reunite with the sibling duo for new Christmas film Dear Santa.
The Farrellys are also back together for this one — though Bobby is actually directing, while Peter produces and co-writing the script with his brother and Ricky Blitt.
Dear Santa, which sprung from an original idea from Dan Ewen, focuses on a young boy, who in writing his yearly note to Santa, mixes up the letters and sends it to Satan instead.
This is one that has been on the Farrellys' radar for more than a decade now, originally set up at 20th Century Fox as Dear Satan, but now squatting at Paramount.
The cast also includes Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Pj Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker,...
The Farrellys are also back together for this one — though Bobby is actually directing, while Peter produces and co-writing the script with his brother and Ricky Blitt.
Dear Santa, which sprung from an original idea from Dan Ewen, focuses on a young boy, who in writing his yearly note to Santa, mixes up the letters and sends it to Satan instead.
This is one that has been on the Farrellys' radar for more than a decade now, originally set up at 20th Century Fox as Dear Satan, but now squatting at Paramount.
The cast also includes Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Pj Byrne, Jaden Carson Baker,...
- 3/15/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
RuckusFilm is rebooting the "Ernest" franchise that starred Jim Varney and consists of nine feature films that were made between 1987 and 1998. Varney, who first appeared as the character in commercials in early 1980s, died in 2000. John Cherry, who created the character and directed most of the films, will return to produce. The reboot, called "Son of Ernest," will center on Ernest P. Worrell's long-lost son. Casting is currently underway. Dan Ewen (Dear Satan) is writing the script. "Ernest was this plucky little engine that could -- against all odds," said Ewen. "Ernest struck a nerve, one we're going to revisit. We plan to honor the originals and Jim Varney while birthing a new chapter that lies somewhere between not sucking and Earth-shatteringly funny."...
- 10/18/2012
- WorstPreviews.com
Just when you thought that everything from the '80s and '90s had already been rebooted and rehashed a few hundred times over by now, along comes someone to remind us that there's still at least one more property that has yet to be tapped. Believe it or not, former TV commercial personality turned movie star Ernest P. Worrell is headed back to the big screen... knowhutImean, Vern? Original creator John Cherry is bringing back the classic character that he created in the mid-'80s and then essentially ran into the ground until the death of star Jim Varney in 2000. The new movie is called Son of Ernest and will obviously star a different actor donning the denim vest. Hey, what could possibly go wrong? According to Variety, production company Ruckusfilm is bringing back Ernest with the help of screenwriter Dan Ewen, who recently wrote a potential upcoming Farrelly Brothers movie called Dear Satan.
- 10/16/2012
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
Even though the great Jim Varney has passed away, audiences will still see more of Ernest P. Worrell on screen. FirstShowing reports that Ruckus film has decided to reboot the series with Son of Ernest, which will be produced by character creator John Cherry. The story will focus on Ernest's long-lost son.
According to Variety, newcomer Dan Ewen will penn the script. He already has a project called Dear Satan to be directed by the Farrelly Brothers at Fox, and a family film called Playing with Fire on the way.
Ewen had this to say about the reboot:
Ernest was this plucky little engine that could -- against all odds. Ernest struck a nerve, one we're going to revisit. We plan to honor the originals and Jim Varney while birthing a new chapter that lies somewhere between not sucking and Earth-shatteringly funny.
Check out the poster spoofing The Bourne Legacy...
According to Variety, newcomer Dan Ewen will penn the script. He already has a project called Dear Satan to be directed by the Farrelly Brothers at Fox, and a family film called Playing with Fire on the way.
Ewen had this to say about the reboot:
Ernest was this plucky little engine that could -- against all odds. Ernest struck a nerve, one we're going to revisit. We plan to honor the originals and Jim Varney while birthing a new chapter that lies somewhere between not sucking and Earth-shatteringly funny.
Check out the poster spoofing The Bourne Legacy...
- 10/15/2012
- by Jim Napier
- GeekTyrant
Just because actor Jim Varney has passed away, doesn't mean we're done with Ernest P. Worrell. After all, since studios are obsessed with rebooting and established intellectual property, a film franchise with no less than nine films sounds like a solid investment. That's exactly what Ruckusfilm thought, and the company is working on Son of Ernest, a reboot that will be produced by character creator John Cherry. With lead actor Jim Varney passed away, the film will focus on Ernest's long-lost son, who will most likely be just as goofy as Varney's original character who's origin goes back to commercials in the 80s. Read on! A press release was also sent our way with this Bourne Legacy spoofing promo art: Variety reports relatively new writer Dan Ewen (who has a film called Dear Satan set up at Fox with the Farrelly Brothers attached, and a family film called Playing with...
- 10/15/2012
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
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