‘A Midsummer’s Nightmare’: Dominic Monaghan To Star, Gary Fleder To Direct
Dominic Monaghan has signed on for a key role in Lifetime’s psychological thriller pilot A Midsummer’s Nightmare. Gary Fleder is set to direct and executive produce the hourlong scripted pilot, from A+E Studios and The Firm. (DH)
Jennifer Hudson, Kelvin Harrison Jr. To Star In Drama ‘Monster’
Kelvin Harrison, Jr. and Jennifer Hudson are starring in the independent drama Monster, which is starting production this week in New York City. (VAR)
Barry Jenkins Will Write Script For Fact-Based Female Boxer Coming-of-Age Drama
Universal Pictures recently picked up the life rights to the boundary-busting athlete’s life. (IW)
‘Wonder Woman’ Creator William Moulton Marston Gets Biopic From Sony
Sony has just announced Professor Marston & The Wonder Women, about Wonder Woman co-creator Dr. William Moulton Marston. (BC)
USA Sets ‘Elements,’ Canadian Series Adaptation With James Frey & Amblin TV
USA Network has put in development Elements, a high-concept drama from writer James Frey and his Full Fathom Five, Amblin TV, Intrigue and Universal Cable Prods. (DH)
‘Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind’ TV Series In The Works
Anonymous Content is packaging the reboot from Universal Cable Productions. (THR)
Ash Vs Evil Dead Renewed For A Third Season
‘Paranormal Activity’ Writers Developing Haunted House Drama At NBC
Jason Pagan and Andrew Deutschman, writers from the fifth installment of the franchise, are taking their horror interests to the small screen with The Eight at NBC. (TB)
Tyrese Gibson Joins Fox’s ‘Star’ As Love Interest For Queen Latifah
Tyrese Gibson is joining the music-themed series as a recurring love interest for Queen Latifah’s quasi-matriarch Carlotta. (TVL)