It’s unclear whether Bettany is coming in to replace Michael K. Williams, who was unable to return to the Star Wars set due to a scheduling conflict, or whether Bettany has been cast as an entirely different character.
While it’s a bit unclear whether Jason Momoa and Corin Hardy remain attached to respectively star in and direct the film, insiders suggest both men are still part of the studio’s plan, as both are on the rise.
The new Alicia Vikander – Christoph Waltz period drama is “needly convoluted and dull, dull, dull,” according to East Coast Editor Edward Douglas.
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Kathryn Bigelow and K’naan Warsame’s drama pilot Mogadishu, Minnesota is dead at HBO. The family drama was written and directed by Warsame, who also was executive producing alongside Bigelow. (Deadline)
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Quantico star and UnReal grad Johanna Braddy is set to headline the indie dramedy Miss Arizona. The project hails from writer-director Autumn McAlpin, Amarok Productions, and Side Gig Productions. (Deadline)
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