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Mr. Universe 2014 has been cast as a young Arnold Schwarzenegger in George Gallo’s Bigger. The project follows Joe and Ben Weider, the founders of the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding contest. (Deadline)
Veep‘s Reid Scott is circling a role in Sony’s Venom starring Tom Hardy. The project also stars Riz Ahmed, Michelle Williams, and Jenny Slate, with Ruben Fleischer directing. (Variety)
Mamma Mia sequel has added Oscar winner Cher to the cast. Details on her role in the film are being kept under wraps. (Hollywood Reporter)
John Turturro has joined the cast of Name of the Rose as William of Baskerville, the 14th-century Franciscan monk. The TV adaptation is based on the book by Umberto Eco of the same name. (Variety)
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