Bruce Dern Will Portray Joe Kennedy In ‘Chappaquiddick’
Bruce Dern has just sealed a deal to portray the Kennedy family patriarch Joe Kennedy in the film Chappaquiddick. (DH)
‘The Bell Jar’: Kirsten Dunst To Direct Dakota Fanning In An Adaptation Of Sylvia Plath’s Classic Novel
Kirsten Dunst is stepping behind the camera for the first time to direct The Bell Jar. Dakota Fanning will star in the actress-turned-filmmaker’s adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s melancholy classic, which Dunst co-wrote with Nellie Kim. (IW)
Dwayne Johnson To Produce Muscle Beach Series For USA Network
‘Queen Sugar’ Star Kofi Siriboe Joins ‘Girl Trip’
The actor has joined the cast of Universal’s film that will star Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish. Malcolm D. Lee is directing the film, which is produced by Will Packer. (THR)
‘Black Sails’ To End After Season 4
Starz will conclude pirate adventure drama after 10 more episodes set to premiere next year. (WRAP)
Daveed Diggs Of ‘Hamilton’ Joins ‘Black-ish’ Family In Season 3
Fresh from the Broadway smash Hamilton, Daveed Diggs will have a major Season 3 arc as Rainbow Johnson’s brother, Johan. (VAR)
John le Carré’s ‘The Spy Who Came In From The Cold Eyes’ TV Adaptation
The Spy Who Came In From the Cold, the 1963 Cold War novel is eyeing a limited series remake. Simon Beaufoy is attached to pen the small-screen retelling, while le Carré will serve as an executive producer. (TVL)
‘The Goldfinch’ Adaptation Lands ‘Brooklyn’ Director John Crowley
Crowley will direct the film adaptation of The Goldfinch, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel from author Donna Tartt. Peter Straughan of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy wrote the screenplay for the Goldfinch film. (COLL)
The Crazy True Story Of How The Horror Movie ‘Lights Out’ Got Made
Producer Lawrence Grey’s latest horror offering Lights Out reflects his variety in style by incorporating wildly entertaining jump scares and a compelling, dramatic story, bringing us a very rare breed of horror film. (MP)