The Weinstein Company is no longer involved with the project, which will co-star Ellie Bamber as Cosette, Erin Kellyman as Éponine, Josh O’Connor as Marius, and Adeel Akhtar and Olivia Colman as Monsieur and Madame Thénardier.
Inphenate
The musical mash-up of “Cyrano de Bergerac” and Shakespeare’s “Othello” will be set in 19th Century England with Oyelowo producing.
The acclaimed star of Ava Duvernay’s Selma will play one of the film’s antagonists along with Mads Mikkelsen. Lionsgate is planning to release the film on March 1, 2019.
Also recurring on the series are Miguel Gomez, Raven Goodwin, and Mark Webber. The series is based on the Sundance Award-winning short film by Frankie Shaw, who stars in, writes, and produces the series.
David Oyelowo has signed on for the lead role in Another Day In The Death Of America. The film is based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Gary Younge.
Brad Garrett has been tapped for a guest starring role in the two-part season finale of Law & Order: SVU this season, while Bella Heathcote has joined Amazon’s hit series The Man In The High Castle.
The untitled boxing film from Ang Lee follows the classic fight between Joe Frazier and Muhammed Ali. David Oyelowo is currently circling the role of Frazier.
A round-up of this week’s TV casting!
Jennifer Hudson set to perform at the Oscars.
The duo are in talks to lead the Phiona Mutesi biopic.
“Selma” star joins Lupita Nyong’o in a new indie drama.
The writer/director/producer signs with a new agency and management company.
The “Mad Men” actor gets new representation.
He has also inked with Inphenate.
The “Orange is the New Black” star signs on with ICM.
A roundup of the week’s TV casting news!
The “Glee” star is set to play the British playwright.
A roundup of the week’s TV casting news!
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“Justified” actor in talks for action sequel!
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