Mark Wahlberg To Star With LeBron James In Basketball Fantasy Camp Movie ‘Ballers’
Wahlberg revealed that he was in discussions for the role during an appearance Tuesday on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” showing a photo of himself at Walhberg’s house. (VAR)
Reese Witherspoon Comedy ‘Home Again’ Acquired By Open Road
The company acquired Home Again to begin production this fall, with an expected release in late 2017. Nancy Meyers is producing the film, with daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer stepping in as writer and director for the project. (EW)
CBS Buys Legal Drama ‘Perfect Citizen’ From ‘The Good Wife’ EP Craig Turk
The Good Wife executive producer Craig Turk is back at CBS with a new legal drama project, Perfect Citizen. (DH)
Stephen Tobolowsky Cast In New Comedy Pilot ‘White Famous’ Starring Jay Pharoah
Californication‘s Tom Kapinos is creating a new half-hour comedy pilot for Showtime, called White Famous, and has cast Stephen Tobolowsky to play a high-powered producer. (VUL)
‘Pacific Rim’ Sequel Adds ‘Great Wall’ Actress
The actress is starring in the upcoming The Great Wall opposite Matt Damon. (THR)
LeBron James & Bill Lawrence Team For Cleveland-Set Family Comedy At NBC
NBC has given a script commitment with penalty to There Goes the Neighborhood, a single-camera comedy from NBA star LeBron James’ SpringHill Entertainment, Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence’s Doozer and Warner Bros. TV. (DH)
‘Superior Donuts’ Nets CBS Series Order
The network has ordered 13 episodes of Superior Donuts, which stars Judd Hirsch as the thick-skinned owner of a small donut shop in a rapidly gentrifying Chicago neighborhood. (TVL)
It’s Been A While Since The Alphabet Network Came First, And It’ll Be A While Still (Network Series)
There are major issues that need to be solved at ABC and literally millions of viewers who need to be brought back into the fold. Channing Dungey and her team have their work cut out for them, and a fairly difficult road to maneuver to get back on top. (TB)
Screenwriters: Evolution Of The Spider-Man Characters In Development Process
The evolution of the screenplay for Spiderman and the many changes that the characters underwent before emerging on the big screen are fascinating … and a useful study in development for any screenwriter. (SM)