John Cena is going to join Jason Bateman for an untitled Netflix action-comedy. Bateman will not only star, but also direct the film. Writer Mark Perez is reteaming with Bateman, as he wrote last year’s hit, ‘Game Night.’ The story centers on a family that gets stuck in an old abandoned movie studio. The sets come… Continue reading Jason Bateman Will Direct Netflix’s Untitled Action-Comedy Film Starring John Cena
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‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Adds WWE Champion Roman Reigns to Cast
Joe Anoa’i, also known as WWE champion Roman Reigns, joins the cast of ‘Hobbs & Shaw.’ Also, this reunites Anoa’i and Johnson, both college football stars before becoming pro wrestlers. Anoa’i has signed with Artists First for representation to make his movie acting debut. Anoa’i is playing Hobbs’ brother, as Johnson officially stated on his Instagram:… Continue reading ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Adds WWE Champion Roman Reigns to Cast
Saban Films & Universal Will Distribute ‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot’
Saban Films has gotten the North American rights to Kevin Smith’s ‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.’ The film is a sequel to the 2001 comedy ‘Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.’ Jason Mewes and Smith are returning to their title roles. Other stars from the original Miramax release will join in, as well as new… Continue reading Saban Films & Universal Will Distribute ‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot’
Reed Morano’s ‘The Rhythm Section’ Pushed to November 22
In a strategic decision, Paramount Pictures has moved the release date of ‘The Rhythm Section’ from February 22 to November 22. This is the studio’s action-franchise hopeful starring Blake Lively and Jude Law. Also, Reed Morano (‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’) is directing, with a screenplay by Mark Burnell. The premise is… Continue reading Reed Morano’s ‘The Rhythm Section’ Pushed to November 22
‘Resident Evil’ TV Series In Development at Netflix
Netflix is making a ‘Resident Evil’ scripted series, based on the action horror franchise. German production and distribution company Constantin Film will be on the series, the same company behind the ‘Resident Evil’ movies. Those films were loosely based on the Capcom video game series. Meanwhile, a showrunner is not yet in place, but Netflix… Continue reading ‘Resident Evil’ TV Series In Development at Netflix
‘Echo’ Video Game to Get Feature Film Written by Derek Kolstad (‘John Wick’)
F. Gary Gray’s Fenix Studios has optioned rights to ‘Echo,’ the third-person sci-fi video game, to turn into a feature film. ‘John Wick’ creator-writer Derek Kolstad will write the screenplay. Gray will produce, but not direct, the movie as part of Fenix Studios’ production. Also, Fenix will produce alongside Dmitri M. Johnson and Stephan Bugaj… Continue reading ‘Echo’ Video Game to Get Feature Film Written by Derek Kolstad (‘John Wick’)
HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ Adds Dustin Ingram For Recurring Role
Dustin Ingram joins the series for a key recurring role on ‘Watchmen,’ HBO’s upcoming drama series from Damon Lindelof. The series is based on Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ famous limited comic series. Ingram is popular for his role as Ray Perkins on CMT’s ‘Sun Records. Also, his recent role was recurring on Freeform’s ‘Good… Continue reading HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ Adds Dustin Ingram For Recurring Role