Young Han Solo Found With Alden Ehrenreich
Rumored before and now confirmed, Alden Ehrenreich is in final negotiations to don the vest and pick up the blaster for the Star Wars standalone, which centers on a younger version of the franchise favorite. (THR)
Carlos Bardem Joins AMC’s ‘The Son’
Carlos Bardem has joined the cast of AMC’s The Son. Based on Philipp Meyer’s acclaimed novel, The Son will begin production will begin in Austin, TX in June and the 10 one-hour episodes are set to premiere in 2017. (DH)
Meryl Streep, Mel Brooks, Nicole Kidman & Zendaya Voice ‘Guardian Brothers’
‘Angry Birds’ Get Happy With Day-And-Date China Bow
Rovio Animation’s The Angry Birds Movie just landed a May 20 debut date in China which means it will now drop in North America day and date. (DH)
Alicia Vikander Launches Her Own Production Company
The outfit, named Vikarious Productions, will be led by the Swedish actor and her London-based agent Charles Collier. The company’s first film, Euphoria, is set to start shooting this autumn. (GUAR)
‘Castle’s’ Nathan Fillion Set For Potential Season 9 After Inking New Deal
Nathan Fillion has closed a deal to return for the ABC drama’s ninth season — that is if there is a ninth season. ABC has until the close of business today to decide whether or not to renew the series. (TVL)
‘Supergirl’ Might Move To Vancouver To Save Season 2
Anne Hathaway To Star In Drone-War Movie ‘Grounded’
Anne Hathaway is adapting a movie version of George Brant’s play Grounded. Hathaway is producing with Entertainment 360’s Suzan Bymel and Ben Forkner; and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, which is financing the movie. (VAR)
Tom Hooper Directing ‘Cats’ Musical Adapatation For The Big Screen
Tom Hooper is set to get back in the musical game by bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running sensation Cats to theaters. The project is coming together under Universal Pictures and Working Title. (IW)