The original drama pilot, pitched as Homeland meets Greek, depicts a young Muslim man getting recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a suspected terrorist cell at Columbia University, only to become radicalized himself in the process.
In addition to their responsibilities in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Russo brothers have decided to add another adaptation to their plate. The two will work with Paramount and Hulu to adapt the 1979 cult classic The Warriors into an hourlong drama.
Netflix has announced a partnership with the CW that will exclusively stream their content including their catalogue of DC Comic book shows like Supergirl and The Flash.
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Freeform has ordered a pilot for Alone Together, a new scripted comedy from The Lonely Island trio Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer. The show centers on two overlooked millennial misfits from different backgrounds who enjoy a male-female platonic relationship as they try to navigate life in Los Angeles. (Variety)
Comic-Con will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek and honor Leonard Nimoy, the original Vulcan officer Spock. The event guide will feature a portrait of Nimoy by Ty Mattson. (Mashable)
A giant bronze statue to commemorate the 75th birthday of Captain America will be unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con before moving to its permanent home in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. (/Film)
Director George Miller will release the Black & Chrome version of Mad Max: Fury Road. The black and white version is the “best version” of the film and will be released in a German box set. (The Wrap)
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates star Anna Kendrick has her eyes set on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After getting her hands on a Squirrel Girl comic book, she is up for playing the part of the woodland superhero. (The A.V. Club)
It looks like Rob Lowe has found his next gig after The Grinder. The Parks and Recreation alum has signed on to the cast of the CBS medical drama Code Black. (Entertainment Weekly)
Rush Hour star Jackie Chan will join Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, and Maya Rudolph for The Nut Job 2, the follow up to the highly-successful animated family film. (ComingSoon.net)
After appearing in the final season of The Good Wife, Blair Underwood has signed on as a series regular for the second season of Quantico. (TVLine)
True Blood alum Ryan Kwanten is set to join Maggie Grace and John Malcovich in the Zak Knutson comedy heist pic Supercon. (Deadline)
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