The Tracking Board’s Daily Debrief (03.30.17)

Joss Whedon in Talks to Direct and Write Batgirl Movie for Warner Bros., Furthering DCEU Divide

Joss Whedon is in negotiations with Warner Bros. Pictures to direct, write, and produce a standalone Batgirl film, the Tracking Board has confirmed. Toby Emmerich, Jon Berg, and Geoff Johns will oversee for the studio.

Fox Debuts Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, Johnny Depp Movies at CinemaCon, but Apes Still Reign Supreme

The first trailer for Kingsmen: The Golden Circle ends with Channing Tatum saying “fuck yeah!” and we’d like to echo that on behalf of fans, who will no doubt be quite pleased with the star-studded sequel.

Hot Off Get Out, Jordan Peele is Being Courted to Direct Akira For Warner Bros.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way is producing Akira with Andrew Lazar, while Marco Ramirez wrote the most recent draft of the script.

More News From Around The Web

• Mark Strong is set to star in espionage thriller Deep State, Fox Networks Group’s first regional scripted commission for Europe and Africa. The eight-episode hourlong original series (which previously was announced under the working title The Nine) is written by Matthew Parkhill, Simon Maxwell, and Steve Thompson. (Deadline)

• Adult Swim has ordered two new animated series, set to premiere later this year. Apollo Gauntlet, set to debut in the summer, hails from Canadian animator Myles Langlois while science fiction adventure series Hot Streets, from animation newcomer Brian Wysol. (Deadline)

• Variety and PBS SoCal have announced the lineup for the sixth installment of the Emmy award-winning series Variety Studio: Actors on Actors. This season’s conversations will include Oprah Winfrey with Thandie Newton, Sarah Jessica Parker with Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman (with Ewan McGregor, and more. (Variety)

• HBO and Italian state broadcaster Rai have teamed up on My Brilliant Friend, the hotly anticipated drama series based on the first of four “Neapolitan Novels” written by Italian author Elena Ferrante, whose books have legions of fervent fans around the world. (Variety)

• Cartoon Network has unveiled its 2017-18 programming slate, which includes six new series and seven returning series, and more than 20 original mobile and console games. (Deadline)

• Paramount Network has revealed its initial programming slate for its 2018 relaunch — a roster that includes new scripted series and a returning favorite in unscripted hit Lip Sync Battle, which has been renewed. (Variety)