Daily Debrief

Chloe Grace Moretz drops out of Universal’s upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid and Karyn Kusama signs on to direct the horror pic Breed. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Will Ferrell has dropped out of the indie comedy Captain Dad and Star Trek‘s Alex Kurtzman signs an overall deal with CBS for his new company. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Terrence Howard set to star in Rogue based on the real-life story of the largest manhunts in history. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Star Trek: Discovery gets delayed at CBS and Margot Robbie signs a first-look deal with Warner Bros. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Ava DuVernay finds the lead for her adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time while Imogen Poots joins Zoe Saldana for a comic book adaptation. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

eOne and Tooley Productions will finance and produce Julia Roberts’ latest project, while Ryan Murphy has tapped his long-time AHS collaborator Tim Minear to showrun his next FX series. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Saturday Night Live has added two new cast members and Casey Affleck, star of the buzzy awards season drama Manchester by the Sea has his eyes on his next project. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Hell or High Water director David Mackenzie is boarding a new drama pilot at USA while more casting news has come out of Toronto. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Johnny Depp is taking on the role of an L.A. detective and James Franco is taking on the role of Mystery the pick-up artist. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Netflix’s drug trafficking drama Narcos gets renewed for two more seasons and a former One Direction member Zayn Malick is developing a boy band drama for NBC. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

The first photos from Fences starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis are unveiled and Jenji Kohan adds two more actors to her upcoming female wrestling series G.L.O.W. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

The Light Between Oceans director Derek Cianfrance eyes project about the last great Comanche chief and Mel Gibson acquires the rights to The Crossroad. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Taylor Kitsch is set to star as Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and James Franco looks to star in a new sci-fi thriller. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Barb from Stranger Things is set to pay a visit to Riverdale and Jenji Kohan enlists a Nurse Jackie alum for her forthcoming female wrestling comedy GLOW. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Zach Braff is set to return to television with a new comedy at ABC and Jamie Foxx’s Showtime pilot White Famous adds two more actors. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Once Upon a Time has found its Captain Nemo and Crackle’s TV adaptation of Snatch finds its leading man. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Denzel Washington eyes a role in a new feature from Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy and Fox’s adaptation of the New Mutants finds its writers. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Captain Marvel narrows down its choice of directors and Christoph Waltz is circling a role in an adaptation of a popular manga. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

A movie about Robert Durst is in the works at Lifetime and Alicia Silverstone is set to return to the big screen for a high-profile project. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Jim Gaffigan’s semi-autobiographical comedy on TV Land will come to an end after two seasons, plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Vin Diesel reveals some big news about Avengers: Infinity War and pre-production on the next installment of Mission Impossible put on hold because of salary disputes. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Zendaya’s key role in Spider-Man: Homecoming revealed plus Jason Clarke in talks to join Keira Knightley in The Aftermath. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

The first Spider-Man: Homecoming poster surfaces and John Turturro may be making a Big Lebowski spin-off on the downlow. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Catherine Zeta-Jones is ready to “feud” in Ryan Murphy’s next anthology and Lifetime’s Beaches remake finds its Hillary. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Henry Cavill gives a sneak peek at Superman’s new threads in Justice League and Larry Wilmore’s Nightly Show takes its final bow on Comedy Central. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

We get a first look at Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt in Passengers and a Disney Channel star joins Melissa McCarthy’s crass college comedy. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Showtime announces a return date for Homeland and Courtney B. Vance joins Oprah Winfrey for her upcoming HBO movie. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Star Trek: Discovery is set to have a female lead and Spider-Man: Homecoming gets a second villain. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

David Duchovney teases a continuation of X-Files and a movie about the “de-extinction” of the woolly mammoth may be on the horizon. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.

Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg to host dinner parties on VH1 and Harley Quinn may be heading to TV’s Gotham. Plus, a round-up of the day’s top entertainment news stories from around the web.