The actor is joining the Walking Dead spinoff zombie drama in a role that’s being kept under wraps.
After intense bidding and negotiation, Netflix has landed a movie that originally started as a viral internet meme and sensation. The film will co-star Lupita Nyong’o and Rihanna, with Ava DuVernay directing and Insecure‘s Issa Rae in talks to pen the script.
Marvel has booked its cast for the upcoming Runaways series on Hulu. The series hails from Fake Empire’s Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, Marvel Television, and ABC Signature.
Lupita Nyong’o is in discussions to join Marvel’s Black Panther. Nyong’o, who recently lent her voice to The Jungle Book, would star as the love interest to Chadwick Boseman’s titular superhero.
Once Upon A Time taps Hank Harris and Sam Witwer for recurring roles, while Tina Fey’s The Kicker and Mike Schur’s Good Place add to their casts.
Greg Berlanti’s latest CW series Riverdale has found its ‘Archie’ in Kiwi actor KJ Apa; Adam Pally has been recruited by Lord and Miller; Katey Sagal is headed back to comedy after spending years hanging with Sons of Anarchy and more in TV casting news!
Vanessa Hudgens joins NBC’s DC Universe-based office comedy Powerless, Felicity Huffman and John Ridley extend their relationship, Hina Abdullah joins The Jury and more in today’s TV Casting news.
Lupita Nyong’o is negotiations to star in sci-fi thriller Intelligent Life. Behind the camera, acclaimed director Ava DuVernay is circling the project with an offer likely to go out this week. The project hails from Amblin Entertainment and Big Beach Films.
Raising Hope star Garret Dillahunt is joining The Mindy Project. The role marks a return to his comedic roots, as he is coming off a turn as a villain in FX’s Justified. Dillahunt will play a doctor who replaces Mindy Kaling’s character when she goes on maternity leave.
The duo are in talks to lead the Phiona Mutesi biopic.
“Narcos” star Adria Arjona has also been cast in the next season of “True Detective.”
The duo have been cast alongside Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Banks on the “Breaking Bad” spin-off series.
When she finishes with “Star Wars,” Nyong’o will star in and produce the adaptation of a book by a Nigerian novelist.
The Oscar winner and the “Game of Thrones” star have signed on for Episode VII.
Pair of actresses stepping into the ring.
The former Disney star explores a darker project.
The award winning actresses may join Disney’s animated remake.
A recap of the week’s hottest tv casting news!
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