The upcoming adaptation of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, based on the book of the same name by Becky Albertalli, is close to adding its newest cast member in X-Men star Alexandra Shipp.
The rights of upcoming drama Una, based on David Harrower’s Olivier-winning play Blackbird, have been secured by distributor Swen. They are an established distributor in Latin America and is starting to get involved in distribution Stateside via a deal with Eammon Films and Vision Films.
With Black-ish exploding into one of the most talked-about sitcoms of the past few years, ABC is eyeing a potential spinoff that would star series regular Yara Shahidi. The project is in early talks with a potential backdoor pilot from Kenya Barris and Larry Wilmore.
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James Cameron is in early talks with Deadpool helmer Tim Miller for a reboot of The Terminator. The project marks a return for Cameron, whose copyright reversion will happen 35 years after the first film’s debut. (Deadline)
NBC orders pilot of For God and Country. The military hero drama hails from Keshet and will be penned by Tomb Raider scribe Dean Georgaris. (Variety)
Kristen Stewart is set to make her directorial debut at Sundance with the short film Come Swim. Her next project is timely and centers on gun control and will be produced by Refinery29. (Hollywood Reporter)
True Blood stars and real-life couple Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin are teaming up again on The Parting Glass. The feature will be Moyer’s directorial debut and star Paquin. (Deadline)
Travis Fimmel is swapping one historical figure for another as he has signed on to star in a new anthology series on History, where he will play Wyatt Earp. Fimmel will also produce the series which looks at history’s most infamous characters. (Deadline)
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