SSN ORIGINALS
TV Development for 10/27/15: All of Me, Cruel Intentions and Think Like a Man Heading to TV, Reese Witherspoon & Co. Set HBO Series
Other TV Development news includes, Delia Ephron’s drama based on The Price is Right for Showtime, a remake of Amazing Stories from Bryan Fuller and a put pilot commitment from Fox for a Lord & Miller comedy. (SSN)
OTHER HEADLINES
Michael Mann’s Christian Bale-Starrer ‘Enzo Ferrari’ Sets Funding, Paramount Distribution Deal
Paramount Pictures has signed on to distribute in most world territories Enzo Ferrari, the Michael Mann-directed drama on a pivotal year in the life of the Italian auto magnate that will star Christian Bale. (DH)
Scandal’s’ Kerry Washington & Katie Lowes Producing Shondaland Nanny Dramedy
The Scandal stars are attached as exec producers to an untitled dramedy in development at ABC, which will revolve around a clique of young nannies. (VAR)
‘Gypsy’ With Barbra Streisand Won’t Happen At Universal Pictures
The movie adaptation of Gypsy that has Barbra Streisand attached to star has suffered a setback. Universal Pictures, which developed the film for several years, finally took a hard look at the musical and put it into turnaround. (DH)
Justin Theroux Bringing Some Sexy Danger To ‘The Girl on the Train’
Theroux is in negotiations to play the ex-husband of the heroine (Emily Blunt), who struggles with alcoholism as well as keeping her distance from her ex and his new wife in the Dreamworks adaptation. (VF)
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split’ Gets A 2017 Release Date
Universal and Blumhouse are continuing their relationship with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan after his last hit film The Visit, as they’ve announced the release date for his next movie, the suspense thriller Split, starring James McAvoy, for Friday, January 20, 2017. (CS)
Common Signs Two-Year Deal With HBO
Two months after Showtime ordered a coming-of-age drama produced by Common, the rapper/actor/producer has signed a two-year deal with competitor HBO. The deal means that for two years, HBO has exclusive first-look rights at whatever projects Common develops through his Freedom Road Productions. (BILL)
Elizabeth Banks To Direct ‘Pitch Perfect 3′
Elizabeth Banks is set to return to the director’s chair for Pitch Perfect 3. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson are all onboard to reprise their roles from the hit musical comedy franchise. (THR)
Writer/Director Paul King Returns To Charm Again With ‘Paddington’ Sequel
‘The Grinder’ Scores Full-Season Order
Rob Lowe’s rookie comedy has snagged a coveted back-nine order. Fox announced that it has picked up the well-reviewed (yet low-rated) sitcom for a full season. (TVL)