Blake Lively is set to lead the psychological Netflix thriller We Used To Live Here, based on the novella by Marcus Kliewer. Netflix made the screen rights deal for the project after it gained some buzz in the industry when it was shopped last week. Lively will produce with Kate Vorhoff through her B for Effort banner along with Ground Control Entertainment's Scott…...
- 6/4/2021
- by Gaius Bolling
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Netflix is making a screen rights deal for We Used to Live Here, a psychological thriller novella by Marcus Kliewer that got the town in a tizzy when it was shopped last week. Blake Lively is attached to star and produce with Kate Vorhoff through Lively’s B for Effort banner, along with Ground Control Entertainment’s Scott Glassgold, and 6th & Idaho’s Matt Reeves and Adam Kassan. It came to Netflix through 6th & Idaho’s first-look Netflix deal. Dan Kagan is also producing. Novella deal was a solid six figures and they are tying up the other deals.
Published as part of Reddit’s nosleep feature, the novella has a potent premise, about returning to your old childhood home only to realize it is not quite what you remember. A homeowner gets a knock at her door while her partner is at work. It’s a husband, wife and kids.
Published as part of Reddit’s nosleep feature, the novella has a potent premise, about returning to your old childhood home only to realize it is not quite what you remember. A homeowner gets a knock at her door while her partner is at work. It’s a husband, wife and kids.
- 6/3/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Lady Killer: "Blake Lively To Star In And Produce Lady Killer Adapted By Diablo Cody
Writer: Academy Award Winner Diablo Cody to adapt the screenplay based on the Dark Horse Comic by the same name Producers: Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment; Blake Lively and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort Cast: Blake Lively Logline: By all appearances, Josie Schuller is the perfect 1950's housewife. But when she's not catering to the needs of her family, she leads a secret life as a highly-trained killer for hire. Lady Killer is a comic book series written by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich, illustrated by Joëlle Jones and colored by Laura Allred. It has been published by Dark Horse Comics since January 2015. The comic had great critical reception and was nominated at the Eisner Awards as Best Limited Series in 2016. Netflix has a first look deal with...
Writer: Academy Award Winner Diablo Cody to adapt the screenplay based on the Dark Horse Comic by the same name Producers: Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment; Blake Lively and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort Cast: Blake Lively Logline: By all appearances, Josie Schuller is the perfect 1950's housewife. But when she's not catering to the needs of her family, she leads a secret life as a highly-trained killer for hire. Lady Killer is a comic book series written by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich, illustrated by Joëlle Jones and colored by Laura Allred. It has been published by Dark Horse Comics since January 2015. The comic had great critical reception and was nominated at the Eisner Awards as Best Limited Series in 2016. Netflix has a first look deal with...
- 5/6/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Blake Lively is set to star in and produce the Dark Horse comic adaptation ‘Lady Killer’ for Netflix.
Lively will take on the role of Josie Schuller. On the surface, she is the perfect 1950’s housewife. But when she’s not catering to the needs of her family, she leads a secret life as a highly-trained killer for hire. She really likes the second job, and her husband has no idea.
Oscar-winning scribe Diablo Cody will pen the feature. Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment will produce along with Lively and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort.
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The comic book series is written by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich, illustrated by Joëlle Jones, and coloured by Laura Allred. It has been published by Dark Horse Comics since January 2015 and...
Lively will take on the role of Josie Schuller. On the surface, she is the perfect 1950’s housewife. But when she’s not catering to the needs of her family, she leads a secret life as a highly-trained killer for hire. She really likes the second job, and her husband has no idea.
Oscar-winning scribe Diablo Cody will pen the feature. Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment will produce along with Lively and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort.
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The comic book series is written by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich, illustrated by Joëlle Jones, and coloured by Laura Allred. It has been published by Dark Horse Comics since January 2015 and...
- 5/6/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment are also producing
Blake Lively (“The Rhythm Section”) is set to star in and produce the Netflix original film “Lady Killer,” based on the Dark Horse Comic of the same name, with Oscar winner Diablo Cody writing the screenplay adaptation, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment are producing, along with Lively and and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort.
Lively will play Josie Schuller, who gives every appearance of being the perfect 1950 housewife but who leads a secret live as a trained killer for hire when she’s not catering to her family’s needs.
“Lady Killer” is a comic book series written by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich, illustrated by Joëlle Jones and colored by Laura Allred. It has been published by Dark Horse Comics since January...
Blake Lively (“The Rhythm Section”) is set to star in and produce the Netflix original film “Lady Killer,” based on the Dark Horse Comic of the same name, with Oscar winner Diablo Cody writing the screenplay adaptation, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment are producing, along with Lively and and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort.
Lively will play Josie Schuller, who gives every appearance of being the perfect 1950 housewife but who leads a secret live as a trained killer for hire when she’s not catering to her family’s needs.
“Lady Killer” is a comic book series written by Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich, illustrated by Joëlle Jones and colored by Laura Allred. It has been published by Dark Horse Comics since January...
- 5/5/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Netflix has set Blake Lively to star in and produce, and Oscar-winning scribe Diablo Cody to adapt Lady Killer, based on the Dark Horse Comic series.
The plan is for Lively to play Josie Schuller. By all appearances, she is the perfect 1950’s housewife. But when she’s not catering to the needs of her family, she leads a secret life as a highly-trained killer for hire. She really likes the second job, and her husband has no idea.
Pic will be produced by Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment along with Lively and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort.
Lively is coming off an action turn in The Rhythm Section and before that, The Shallows. She is repped by WME, Management 360 and Sloane Offer.
Cody most recently scripted the upcoming Madonna biopic at Universal, which Madonna will direct. Cody is repped by WME, Mxn Entertainment and McKuin Frankel.
The plan is for Lively to play Josie Schuller. By all appearances, she is the perfect 1950’s housewife. But when she’s not catering to the needs of her family, she leads a secret life as a highly-trained killer for hire. She really likes the second job, and her husband has no idea.
Pic will be produced by Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment along with Lively and Kate Vorhoff for B for Effort.
Lively is coming off an action turn in The Rhythm Section and before that, The Shallows. She is repped by WME, Management 360 and Sloane Offer.
Cody most recently scripted the upcoming Madonna biopic at Universal, which Madonna will direct. Cody is repped by WME, Mxn Entertainment and McKuin Frankel.
- 5/5/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
‘A Simple Favour’ actress, Blake Lively, has signed up to star and produce post-apocalyptic thriller ‘Dark Days At The Magna Carta’ at Netflix.
The feature is described as a character-driven thriller set against a catastrophic event and centres on a woman going to extreme lengths to survive and save her family. A world-altering event is at the basis of the plot and themes of isolation and strength of family emerge.
Coming from scribe Michael Paisley, the story is said to be a trilogy, giving Lively her first franchise to work with.
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Lively will produce the project through her B for Effort banner along with Kate Vorhoff. Shawn Levy will produce via his 21 Laps banner with partner Dan Cohen.
Lively was last seen starring opposite Jude Law in the action drama ‘The Rhythm Section’. Her...
The feature is described as a character-driven thriller set against a catastrophic event and centres on a woman going to extreme lengths to survive and save her family. A world-altering event is at the basis of the plot and themes of isolation and strength of family emerge.
Coming from scribe Michael Paisley, the story is said to be a trilogy, giving Lively her first franchise to work with.
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Lively will produce the project through her B for Effort banner along with Kate Vorhoff. Shawn Levy will produce via his 21 Laps banner with partner Dan Cohen.
Lively was last seen starring opposite Jude Law in the action drama ‘The Rhythm Section’. Her...
- 5/7/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Blake Lively will star in “Dark Days at the Magna Carta,” a post-apocalyptic thriller that’s being developed at Netflix as a possible trilogy.
Michael Paisley will write the screenplay for “Dark Days at the Magna Carta,” set amid a catastrophic event and centering on a woman going to extreme lengths to survive and save her family. Paisley broke into the business by working in the CAA mailroom. He became a production assistant last year on Netflix’s “The Witcher.”
Lively is also producing the thriller through her B for Effort production banner, along with Kate Vorhoff. Shawn Levy will produce through his 21 Laps company with partner Dan Cohen.
Lively was most recently seen in the action-thriller “The Rhythm Section,” which was a major disappointment for Paramount earlier this year with $6 million in worldwide box office. Her notable film credits include “The Age of Adeline,” “The Shallows” and “A Simple Favor.
Michael Paisley will write the screenplay for “Dark Days at the Magna Carta,” set amid a catastrophic event and centering on a woman going to extreme lengths to survive and save her family. Paisley broke into the business by working in the CAA mailroom. He became a production assistant last year on Netflix’s “The Witcher.”
Lively is also producing the thriller through her B for Effort production banner, along with Kate Vorhoff. Shawn Levy will produce through his 21 Laps company with partner Dan Cohen.
Lively was most recently seen in the action-thriller “The Rhythm Section,” which was a major disappointment for Paramount earlier this year with $6 million in worldwide box office. Her notable film credits include “The Age of Adeline,” “The Shallows” and “A Simple Favor.
- 5/6/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has acquired the rights to Dark Days at the Magna Carta, a post-apocalyptic thriller written by Michael Paisley with Blake Lively attached to star in and produce, Deadline has confirmed. Stranger Things Ep Shawn Levy is also on board to produce the project, which is being eyed as a franchise vehicle for Lively.
The pic is said to be a character-driven narrative on a woman who must take extremes measures during a catastrophic event going in order to save her family.
Lively is producing under her B for Effort label with Kate Vorhoff and Levy, who will produce with 21 Laps partner Dan Cohen.
The pic is said to be a character-driven narrative on a woman who must take extremes measures during a catastrophic event going in order to save her family.
Lively is producing under her B for Effort label with Kate Vorhoff and Levy, who will produce with 21 Laps partner Dan Cohen.
- 5/6/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Blake Lively and Shawn Levy have teamed up for Dark Days at the Magna Carta, a post-apocalyptic thriller just picked up by Netflix.
Lively will star in and produce the thriller through her B for Effort production banner along with Kate Vorhoff, giving the high-profile actress a potential franchise to call her own.
Levy will produce via his prolific 21 Laps banner with partner Dan Cohen.
The project hails from rising scribe Michael Paisley, who only two years ago was working in the CAA mailroom. Paisley came up with the story and will now write the screenplay for what is envisioned ...
Lively will star in and produce the thriller through her B for Effort production banner along with Kate Vorhoff, giving the high-profile actress a potential franchise to call her own.
Levy will produce via his prolific 21 Laps banner with partner Dan Cohen.
The project hails from rising scribe Michael Paisley, who only two years ago was working in the CAA mailroom. Paisley came up with the story and will now write the screenplay for what is envisioned ...
Blake Lively and Shawn Levy are teaming for Dark Days at the Magna Carta, a post-apocalyptic thriller just picked up by Netflix.
Lively will star in and produce the feature through her B for Effort banner along with Kate Vorhoff, giving the high-profile actress a potential franchise to call her own.
Levy will produce via his prolific 21 Laps banner with partner Dan Cohen.
The project hails from rising scribe Michael Paisley, who only two years ago was working in the CAA mailroom. Paisley came up with the story and will now write the screenplay for what is envisioned as a ...
Lively will star in and produce the feature through her B for Effort banner along with Kate Vorhoff, giving the high-profile actress a potential franchise to call her own.
Levy will produce via his prolific 21 Laps banner with partner Dan Cohen.
The project hails from rising scribe Michael Paisley, who only two years ago was working in the CAA mailroom. Paisley came up with the story and will now write the screenplay for what is envisioned as a ...
Exclusive: STXfilms has acquired Dollhouse, a horror-thriller spec written by up-and-comer Michael Paisley. This is the first deal for Paisley, who started out in the CAA mailroom and is currently the writer’s room Pa on the upcoming Netflix series The Witcher, starring Henry Cavill.
Dollhouse is set in the world of the upper echelon of the New York City fashion scene. Stx’s Kate Vorhoff and Kevin Sauer will oversee the project, which is in the early stages of development
Premiering in December, The Witcher follows Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), a solitary monster hunter struggling to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together. It’s based on the fantasy saga by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.
Dollhouse is set in the world of the upper echelon of the New York City fashion scene. Stx’s Kate Vorhoff and Kevin Sauer will oversee the project, which is in the early stages of development
Premiering in December, The Witcher follows Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), a solitary monster hunter struggling to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together. It’s based on the fantasy saga by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski.
- 11/6/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Company places faith in frequent collaborator after difficult run.
Jennifer Lopez is understood to be eyeing a possible directorial debut on STXfilms’ The Godmother, about Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.
Lopez will star in the project – her third collaboration with Stx after Second Act and the upcoming Tiff selection Hustlers – based on a screenplay by The Wolf Of Wall Street, Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos screenwriter Terence Winter with Regina Corrado (Deadwood: The Movie).
The Godmother chronicles the rise and fall of Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco, who climbed up from impoverished beginnings in Colombia to become a key figure in...
Jennifer Lopez is understood to be eyeing a possible directorial debut on STXfilms’ The Godmother, about Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.
Lopez will star in the project – her third collaboration with Stx after Second Act and the upcoming Tiff selection Hustlers – based on a screenplay by The Wolf Of Wall Street, Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos screenwriter Terence Winter with Regina Corrado (Deadwood: The Movie).
The Godmother chronicles the rise and fall of Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco, who climbed up from impoverished beginnings in Colombia to become a key figure in...
- 7/25/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Company places faith in frequent collaborator after difficult run.
Jennifer Lopez is understood to be eyeing a possible directorial debut on STXfilms’ The Godmother, about Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.
Lopez will star in the project – her third collaboration with Stx after Second Act and the upcoming Tiff selection Hustlers – based on a screenplay by The Wolf Of Wall Street, Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos screenwriter Terence Winter with Regina Corrado (Deadwood: The Movie).
The Godmother chronicles the rise and fall of Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco, who climbed up from impoverished beginnings in Colombia to become a key figure in...
Jennifer Lopez is understood to be eyeing a possible directorial debut on STXfilms’ The Godmother, about Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.
Lopez will star in the project – her third collaboration with Stx after Second Act and the upcoming Tiff selection Hustlers – based on a screenplay by The Wolf Of Wall Street, Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos screenwriter Terence Winter with Regina Corrado (Deadwood: The Movie).
The Godmother chronicles the rise and fall of Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco, who climbed up from impoverished beginnings in Colombia to become a key figure in...
- 7/25/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
STXfilms and Jennifer Lopez are reteaming for a third time after Second Act and the upcoming Hustlers. The latest is The Godmother, her project about real-life notorious Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, aka “The Godmother.”
Lopez will play Blanco. Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina, as well as Julie Yorn will produce from a screenplay by Regina Corrado (Deadwood: The Movie) and Terence Winter. Winter, Alex Pettyfer, Alex Brown and Rick Yorn will executive produce.
The Godmother was originally set up at HBO three years ago but is now pushing forward on the big screen. Last year, Catherine Zeta-Jones portrayed Blanco in the Lifetime movie Cocaine Godmother: The Griselda Blanco Story.
The Lopez-fronted The Godmother follows the ups and downs of Blanco, who outsmarted and outhustled the men around her to rise from an impoverished childhood in Colombia to become one...
Lopez will play Blanco. Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina, as well as Julie Yorn will produce from a screenplay by Regina Corrado (Deadwood: The Movie) and Terence Winter. Winter, Alex Pettyfer, Alex Brown and Rick Yorn will executive produce.
The Godmother was originally set up at HBO three years ago but is now pushing forward on the big screen. Last year, Catherine Zeta-Jones portrayed Blanco in the Lifetime movie Cocaine Godmother: The Griselda Blanco Story.
The Lopez-fronted The Godmother follows the ups and downs of Blanco, who outsmarted and outhustled the men around her to rise from an impoverished childhood in Colombia to become one...
- 7/25/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez will star in STXfilms’ “The Godmother,” a drama about Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, the studio announced on Thursday.
Lopez is also eyeing “The Godmother” as a potential project to make her directorial debut, according to a source close to the project, but she has not yet made a commitment.
“The Godmother” is based on a true story and comes from a screenplay by Regina Corrado (“Deadwood: The Movie”) and Terence Winter. The film chronicles the rise-and-fall of Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco who outsmarted and out-hustled the men around her to rise from an impoverished childhood in Colombia to become one of the world’s biggest drug lords, who reportedly was worth more than $2 billion and was a key figurehead in Miami’s ruthless and murderous Cocaine Cowboy Wars.
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Lopez will star as Blanco.
Lopez is also eyeing “The Godmother” as a potential project to make her directorial debut, according to a source close to the project, but she has not yet made a commitment.
“The Godmother” is based on a true story and comes from a screenplay by Regina Corrado (“Deadwood: The Movie”) and Terence Winter. The film chronicles the rise-and-fall of Griselda “La Madrina” Blanco who outsmarted and out-hustled the men around her to rise from an impoverished childhood in Colombia to become one of the world’s biggest drug lords, who reportedly was worth more than $2 billion and was a key figurehead in Miami’s ruthless and murderous Cocaine Cowboy Wars.
Also Read: Jennifer Lopez Teaches Constance Wu to Pole Dance in 'Hustlers' Trailer (Video)
Lopez will star as Blanco.
- 7/25/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Jennifer Lopez will produce and star in the drug lord drama “The Godmother” for STXfilms.
Lopez is also considering “The Godmother” for her directorial debut, according to a source close to the project.
Lopez will portray Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, also known as “The Godmother.” The story follows the life of Blanco, who outsmarted and outhustled the men around her to rise from an impoverished childhood in Colombia to become one of the world’s biggest drug lords. She was reportedly was worth more than $2 billion, and was a key figurehead in Miami’s Cocaine Cowboy Wars. Blanco was murdered in Colombia in 2012.
Lopez will produce along with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina, as well as Julie Yorn. The screenplay has been written by Regina Corrado (“Deadwood: The Movie”) and Terence Winter. Winter, Alex Pettyfer, Alex Brown and Rick Yorn will executive produce.
“The Godmother” marks the third joint project between STXfilms and Lopez,...
Lopez is also considering “The Godmother” for her directorial debut, according to a source close to the project.
Lopez will portray Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, also known as “The Godmother.” The story follows the life of Blanco, who outsmarted and outhustled the men around her to rise from an impoverished childhood in Colombia to become one of the world’s biggest drug lords. She was reportedly was worth more than $2 billion, and was a key figurehead in Miami’s Cocaine Cowboy Wars. Blanco was murdered in Colombia in 2012.
Lopez will produce along with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina, as well as Julie Yorn. The screenplay has been written by Regina Corrado (“Deadwood: The Movie”) and Terence Winter. Winter, Alex Pettyfer, Alex Brown and Rick Yorn will executive produce.
“The Godmother” marks the third joint project between STXfilms and Lopez,...
- 7/25/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Sabrina Carpenter has taken the lead in the Alicia Keys dance comedy production Work It from STXfilms and Alloy Entertainment. The pic, which was announced at CinemaCon during Stx’s session, is being directed and rewritten by Laura Terruso from an original script by Alison Peck (whose UglyDolls opens tomorrow).
Work It is a coming of age comedy which follows an awkward teenage girl (Carpenter) who after being rejected from her high school’s dance team, assembles a crew of bold and fearless misfits to compete against them in a national dance championship.
Carpenter is currently starring in Short History of The Long Road, which recently premiered to rave reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her additional credits include The Hate U Give and Tall Girl. Her new album Singular: Act 2will be released this summer. She is represented by Paradigm, Foundation Media Partners, Faculty, Shemarya and Sgsbc, Llp.
Carpenter...
Work It is a coming of age comedy which follows an awkward teenage girl (Carpenter) who after being rejected from her high school’s dance team, assembles a crew of bold and fearless misfits to compete against them in a national dance championship.
Carpenter is currently starring in Short History of The Long Road, which recently premiered to rave reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival. Her additional credits include The Hate U Give and Tall Girl. Her new album Singular: Act 2will be released this summer. She is represented by Paradigm, Foundation Media Partners, Faculty, Shemarya and Sgsbc, Llp.
Carpenter...
- 5/2/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Breakout pop and hip-hop artist Lizzo is joining Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu in Stx’s upcoming Robin Hood stripper film, “Hustlers.”
Inspired by a viral 2016 New York Magazine article, the film follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. They get their revenge on wealthy, drunk and abusive clients by maxing out their credit cards after they’ve passed out.
Along with Lopez and Wu, Lizzo joins a cast that boasts Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, Mercedes Ruehl, Trace Lysette, Mette Towley and Madeline Brewer.
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Lizzo released her debut album “Lizzobangers” back in 2013, but has rocketed into budding pop stardom this year.
She released her major-label debut album “Cuz I Love You” on April 19 to overwhelming critical acclaim.
Inspired by a viral 2016 New York Magazine article, the film follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. They get their revenge on wealthy, drunk and abusive clients by maxing out their credit cards after they’ve passed out.
Along with Lopez and Wu, Lizzo joins a cast that boasts Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, Mercedes Ruehl, Trace Lysette, Mette Towley and Madeline Brewer.
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Lizzo released her debut album “Lizzobangers” back in 2013, but has rocketed into budding pop stardom this year.
She released her major-label debut album “Cuz I Love You” on April 19 to overwhelming critical acclaim.
- 4/25/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Recording artist Lizzo has been added to the cast of STXfilms’ Hustlers, joining Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, Mercedes Ruehl, Trace Lysette, Mette Towley, and Madeline Brewer. The marks the “Juice” crooner’s live-action film debut and her second collaboration with Stx, after lending her voice in the forthcoming animated musical, Uglydolls,
The Lorene Scafaria-directed film, which is currently shooting in New York City, is inspired by a 2016 New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina are producing the project with Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn are overseeing the film’s production for the studio. The pic is slated for release on September 13.
Lizzo is keeping busy these days.
The Lorene Scafaria-directed film, which is currently shooting in New York City, is inspired by a 2016 New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina are producing the project with Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn are overseeing the film’s production for the studio. The pic is slated for release on September 13.
Lizzo is keeping busy these days.
- 4/24/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
STXfilms announced on Monday that Jennifer Lopez is reteaming with the studio for the upcoming romantic comedy “Marry Me.”
The film is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby, and centers around a pop superstar (Lopez) who, moments before marrying her rock star fiancé at Madison Square Garden, finds out that he was cheating with her assistant. Lopez’s character spontaneously melts down on stage and picks a random math teacher out of the crowd to marry instead.
What starts as a goof ends up becoming an exploration of relationships, expectations and destiny. The studio described the rom-com as “Notting Hill” meets “The Proposal.”
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Owen Wilson is in final negotiations to co-star as the math teacher Lopez’s character marries.
“We continue to have amazing experiences with Jennifer, Elaine and Benny with each film we collaborate on,...
The film is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby, and centers around a pop superstar (Lopez) who, moments before marrying her rock star fiancé at Madison Square Garden, finds out that he was cheating with her assistant. Lopez’s character spontaneously melts down on stage and picks a random math teacher out of the crowd to marry instead.
What starts as a goof ends up becoming an exploration of relationships, expectations and destiny. The studio described the rom-com as “Notting Hill” meets “The Proposal.”
Also Read: Awkwafina, Ike Barinholtz to Produce and Star in Stx Crime Comedy 'Crime After Crime'
Owen Wilson is in final negotiations to co-star as the math teacher Lopez’s character marries.
“We continue to have amazing experiences with Jennifer, Elaine and Benny with each film we collaborate on,...
- 4/22/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Jennifer Lopez is reteaming with STXfilms on the upcoming romantic-comedy “Marry Me.”
Kat Coiro is directing the film and Owen Wilson is in final negotiations to join the pic, which will likely shoot this fall. The script was written by John Rogers and Tami Sagher, with a rewrite by Harper Dill.
Lopez and Wilson both appeared in 1997’s actioner “Anaconda.”
The movie will mark the third collaboration between STX, Lopez and producers Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina following 2018’s “Second Act” and the upcoming “Hustlers,” which is currently in production. The film was originally set up at Universal.
The movie is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby and centers on a pop star (Lopez), who, moments before marrying her rockstar fiance at Madison Square Garden, finds out that he cheated on her with her assistant. She breaks down on stage and picks a random man (Wilson) out of the crowd to marry instead.
Kat Coiro is directing the film and Owen Wilson is in final negotiations to join the pic, which will likely shoot this fall. The script was written by John Rogers and Tami Sagher, with a rewrite by Harper Dill.
Lopez and Wilson both appeared in 1997’s actioner “Anaconda.”
The movie will mark the third collaboration between STX, Lopez and producers Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina following 2018’s “Second Act” and the upcoming “Hustlers,” which is currently in production. The film was originally set up at Universal.
The movie is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby and centers on a pop star (Lopez), who, moments before marrying her rockstar fiance at Madison Square Garden, finds out that he cheated on her with her assistant. She breaks down on stage and picks a random man (Wilson) out of the crowd to marry instead.
- 4/22/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez and STXfilms are again teaming on a feature. Following 2018’s Second Act and the forthcoming Lopez- and Constance Wu-led drama Hustlers, they are rejoining for the romantic comedy Marry Me. Owen Wilson is in final negotiations to star opposite Lopez.
Kat Coiro, known in the TV space for directing pilots and episodes for shows including It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Shameless, The Mick and Modern Family, is directing the pic, which is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby. John Rogers and Tami Sagher adapted the screenplay with a rewrite by Harper Dill.
Described as Notting Hill meets The Proposal, the story centers on a pop superstar (Lopez) who, moments before marrying her rock-star fiancé at Madison Square Garden, finds out he was cheating with her assistant and spontaneously melts down onstage and picks a random math teacher (Wilson) out of the crowd to marry instead.
Kat Coiro, known in the TV space for directing pilots and episodes for shows including It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Shameless, The Mick and Modern Family, is directing the pic, which is based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby. John Rogers and Tami Sagher adapted the screenplay with a rewrite by Harper Dill.
Described as Notting Hill meets The Proposal, the story centers on a pop superstar (Lopez) who, moments before marrying her rock-star fiancé at Madison Square Garden, finds out he was cheating with her assistant and spontaneously melts down onstage and picks a random math teacher (Wilson) out of the crowd to marry instead.
- 4/22/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
STXinternational to handle international distribution and directly distribute in the UK and Ireland.
Jennifer Lopez will reunite with Stx in the rom-com Marry Me after last year’s Second Act and the upcoming Hustlers, and Owen Wilson is in talks to co-star.
Second Act producers Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina are on board the project, based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby about a pop superstar who, moments before marrying her rock star fiancé at Madison Square Garden, finds out that he was cheating. She melts down on stage and picks a random math teacher (Wilson) in the crowd to marry instead.
Jennifer Lopez will reunite with Stx in the rom-com Marry Me after last year’s Second Act and the upcoming Hustlers, and Owen Wilson is in talks to co-star.
Second Act producers Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina are on board the project, based on a graphic novel by Bobby Crosby about a pop superstar who, moments before marrying her rock star fiancé at Madison Square Garden, finds out that he was cheating. She melts down on stage and picks a random math teacher (Wilson) in the crowd to marry instead.
- 4/22/2019
- by Jeremy Berkowitz & Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
STXfilms has set its strip-club drama “Hustlers,” starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu and Cardi B, for a Sept. 13 release in North America.
Lopez announced the date on her Instagram account on Monday.
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Thass right September 13. @hustlersmovie coming to a theater near you.#BergdorfDelirium
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Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles and Mercedes Ruehl are also in the cast. The film is being directed by Lorene Scafaria.
The movie, originally set up at Annapurna as “The Hustlers at Scores,” is inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler. It’s set in New York City in the wake of the financial crisis and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
STXfilms is producing alongside Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and...
Lopez announced the date on her Instagram account on Monday.
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Thass right September 13. @hustlersmovie coming to a theater near you.#BergdorfDelirium
A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Apr 15, 2019 at 11:50am Pdt
Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles and Mercedes Ruehl are also in the cast. The film is being directed by Lorene Scafaria.
The movie, originally set up at Annapurna as “The Hustlers at Scores,” is inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler. It’s set in New York City in the wake of the financial crisis and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
STXfilms is producing alongside Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and...
- 4/15/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Awkwafina and Ike Barinholtz will produce and star in STXfilms’ comedy caper “Crime After Crime.”
Awkwafina will portray a millennial podcast host who agrees to help a convict that she has devoted her true-crime podcast to prove his innocence after he escapes jail and turns up at her house.
Dan Gurewitch and David Young are writing the screenplay, with Nick Stoller and Conor Welch producing under their Stoller Global Solutions banner alongside Awkwafina, Barinholtz and David Stassen.
Stx’s Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn will oversee the film’s production on behalf of the studio.
“Awkwafina and Ike are comedy powerhouses who make a supremely funny duo, and we can’t wait to see what they bring to this sharp and fun material,” said Adam Fogelson, chairman of STXfilms.
Welch joked, “Nick and I are huge fans of Awkwafina. Ike, not so much. But he was already attached.”
Awkwafina, a rapper-turned-actress,...
Awkwafina will portray a millennial podcast host who agrees to help a convict that she has devoted her true-crime podcast to prove his innocence after he escapes jail and turns up at her house.
Dan Gurewitch and David Young are writing the screenplay, with Nick Stoller and Conor Welch producing under their Stoller Global Solutions banner alongside Awkwafina, Barinholtz and David Stassen.
Stx’s Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn will oversee the film’s production on behalf of the studio.
“Awkwafina and Ike are comedy powerhouses who make a supremely funny duo, and we can’t wait to see what they bring to this sharp and fun material,” said Adam Fogelson, chairman of STXfilms.
Welch joked, “Nick and I are huge fans of Awkwafina. Ike, not so much. But he was already attached.”
Awkwafina, a rapper-turned-actress,...
- 4/1/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Awkwafina and Ike Barinholtz have signed to star in Crime After Crime, a caper comedy that they also will produce for STXfilms. Nick Stoller and Conor Welch also producing under their Stoller Global Solutions banner, along with David Stassen.
Dan Gurewitch and David Young are writing the script, which is about a millennial podcast host who agrees to help the convict she’s devoted her true-crime podcast to prove his innocence after he escapes jail and turns up at her house.
Stx’s Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn will oversee the film’s production on behalf of the studio.
Awkwafina next will appear in Sony’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle sequel as well as The Farewell, the Sundance film that was picked up by A24 for a July release. Barinholtz’s upcoming slate includes Amazon’s Late Night, which also premiered at Sundance this year,...
Dan Gurewitch and David Young are writing the script, which is about a millennial podcast host who agrees to help the convict she’s devoted her true-crime podcast to prove his innocence after he escapes jail and turns up at her house.
Stx’s Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn will oversee the film’s production on behalf of the studio.
Awkwafina next will appear in Sony’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle sequel as well as The Farewell, the Sundance film that was picked up by A24 for a July release. Barinholtz’s upcoming slate includes Amazon’s Late Night, which also premiered at Sundance this year,...
- 4/1/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Awkwafina and Ike Barinholtz are teaming up to commit some crimes.
STXFilms announced on Monday that the two will produce and star in the studio’s upcoming crime caper comedy, “Crime After Crime.”
The film will follow a millennial podcast host who agrees to help the convict she’s devoted her true-crime podcast to prove his innocence after he escapes jail and turns up at her house.
“Awkwafina and Ike are comedy powerhouses who make a supremely funny duo, and we can’t wait to see what they bring to this sharp and fun material,” STXfilms Chairman Adam Fogelson said in a statement.
Also Read: Awkwafina Had Doubts About Her Dramatic Turn in 'The Farewell': 'I Never Thought I'd See a Script Like This' (Video)
Dan Gurewitch and David Young will write the screenplay, with Nick Stoller and Conor Welch producing under their Stoller Global Solutions banner alongside Awkwafina,...
STXFilms announced on Monday that the two will produce and star in the studio’s upcoming crime caper comedy, “Crime After Crime.”
The film will follow a millennial podcast host who agrees to help the convict she’s devoted her true-crime podcast to prove his innocence after he escapes jail and turns up at her house.
“Awkwafina and Ike are comedy powerhouses who make a supremely funny duo, and we can’t wait to see what they bring to this sharp and fun material,” STXfilms Chairman Adam Fogelson said in a statement.
Also Read: Awkwafina Had Doubts About Her Dramatic Turn in 'The Farewell': 'I Never Thought I'd See a Script Like This' (Video)
Dan Gurewitch and David Young will write the screenplay, with Nick Stoller and Conor Welch producing under their Stoller Global Solutions banner alongside Awkwafina,...
- 4/1/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Awkwafina, who stars in Sundance hit The Farewell and was in the cast of Crazy Rich Asians, and Ike Barinholtz will play the leads and produce the crime caper Crime After Crime for STXfilms.
Awkwafina, who stars in Sundance hit The Farewell and was in the cast of Crazy Rich Asians, and Ike Barinholtz will play the leads and produce the crime caper Crime After Crime for STXfilms.
The film will follow a Millennial true-crime podcast host faced with a challenge when a convict, whose innocence she has campaigned to prove, breaks out of prison and turns up at her house.
Awkwafina, who stars in Sundance hit The Farewell and was in the cast of Crazy Rich Asians, and Ike Barinholtz will play the leads and produce the crime caper Crime After Crime for STXfilms.
The film will follow a Millennial true-crime podcast host faced with a challenge when a convict, whose innocence she has campaigned to prove, breaks out of prison and turns up at her house.
- 4/1/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
STXfilms has signed Cardi B, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, and Mercedes Ruehl to join strip club drama “Hustlers,” starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez.
The film will be directed by Lorene Scafaria (“The Meddler”). Mette Towley and Trace Lysette (“Transparent”) are also in negotiations to join the film.
The project, originally set up at Annapurna as “Hustlers at Scores,” is inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler. It’s set in New York City in the wake of the financial crisis and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film begins shooting on March 22 in New York.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this dynamic group of women,” said Scafaria. “We’re grateful to have assembled such a powerhouse cast and can’t wait to start...
The film will be directed by Lorene Scafaria (“The Meddler”). Mette Towley and Trace Lysette (“Transparent”) are also in negotiations to join the film.
The project, originally set up at Annapurna as “Hustlers at Scores,” is inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler. It’s set in New York City in the wake of the financial crisis and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. The film begins shooting on March 22 in New York.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this dynamic group of women,” said Scafaria. “We’re grateful to have assembled such a powerhouse cast and can’t wait to start...
- 3/19/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Cardi B, Lili Reinhart (“Riverdale”), Keke Palmer and Julia Stiles have joined Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu in the upcoming film “Hustlers,” STXfilms announced on Tuesday.
Inspired by a viral 2016 New York Magazine article, the film follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. They get their revenge on wealthy, drunk and abusive clients by maxing out their credit cards after they’ve passed out.
The film begins shooting on March 22, 2019 in New York City.
Also Read: Jennifer Lopez's 'The Hustlers at Scores' in Talks to Move to Stx Entertainment After Exiting Annapurna
Mercedes Ruehl (“Broadway’s Torch Song”) also joined the cast, and Mette Towley (“Cats”) and Trace Lysette (“Transparent”) are in negotiations to join the film.
“We could not have asked for a more exciting or talented lineup of performers to join our cast,...
Inspired by a viral 2016 New York Magazine article, the film follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. They get their revenge on wealthy, drunk and abusive clients by maxing out their credit cards after they’ve passed out.
The film begins shooting on March 22, 2019 in New York City.
Also Read: Jennifer Lopez's 'The Hustlers at Scores' in Talks to Move to Stx Entertainment After Exiting Annapurna
Mercedes Ruehl (“Broadway’s Torch Song”) also joined the cast, and Mette Towley (“Cats”) and Trace Lysette (“Transparent”) are in negotiations to join the film.
“We could not have asked for a more exciting or talented lineup of performers to join our cast,...
- 3/19/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Stx is pulling together an intriguing cast for upcoming movie Hustlers, we can reveal.
Joining Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) and Jennifer Lopez (Second Act) will be music star Cardi B in her feature debut, Lili Reinhart (Riverdale), Keke Palmer (Scream Queens), Julia Stiles (Silver Linings Playbook) and Oscar-winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King). Mette Towley (Cats) and Trace Lysette (Transparent) are in negotiations to join the film.
Writer-director Lorene Scafaria’s (The Meddler) movie, inspired by a 2016 New York Magazine article, follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
The film marks the feature debut of Grammy winner Cardi B, who has previously discussed working as a stripper before becoming a singer. The rapper also collaborated with Jennifer Lopez last year on song Dinero.
Shoot will begin on March 22, 2019 in NYC. STXfilms is producing alongside Lopez,...
Joining Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) and Jennifer Lopez (Second Act) will be music star Cardi B in her feature debut, Lili Reinhart (Riverdale), Keke Palmer (Scream Queens), Julia Stiles (Silver Linings Playbook) and Oscar-winner Mercedes Ruehl (The Fisher King). Mette Towley (Cats) and Trace Lysette (Transparent) are in negotiations to join the film.
Writer-director Lorene Scafaria’s (The Meddler) movie, inspired by a 2016 New York Magazine article, follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
The film marks the feature debut of Grammy winner Cardi B, who has previously discussed working as a stripper before becoming a singer. The rapper also collaborated with Jennifer Lopez last year on song Dinero.
Shoot will begin on March 22, 2019 in NYC. STXfilms is producing alongside Lopez,...
- 3/19/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
STXInternational is introducing the Constance Wu andJennifer Lopez project Hustlers at the European Film Market in Berlin.
The Wu topped project, which was first at Annapurna before it was acquired by STXfilms, is based on the New York magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores” by Jessica Pressler and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. Lorene Scafaria adapted and is directing for a March shoot in New York.
Deadline exclusively reported the news that Wu was attached and Stx scooped up the pic from Annapurna.
STXfilms is producing alongside Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina (who previously collaborated with STXfilms on the 2018 romantic-comedy Second Act) as well as Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn are overseeing the film’s production for the studio. STXfilms will distribute in the U.
The Wu topped project, which was first at Annapurna before it was acquired by STXfilms, is based on the New York magazine article “The Hustlers at Scores” by Jessica Pressler and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. Lorene Scafaria adapted and is directing for a March shoot in New York.
Deadline exclusively reported the news that Wu was attached and Stx scooped up the pic from Annapurna.
STXfilms is producing alongside Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina (who previously collaborated with STXfilms on the 2018 romantic-comedy Second Act) as well as Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions. Kate Vorhoff and Catherine Hagedorn are overseeing the film’s production for the studio. STXfilms will distribute in the U.
- 2/4/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Lorene Scafaria directing film based on New York Magazine article.
STXinternational has added Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers, starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez, to its European Film Market sales slate as the film gears up for production in March.
The project is based on Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine article The Hustlers at Scores, about a crew of former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
The film was previously set up at Annapurna but dropped off that company’s slate during a shakeup in October last year. STXfilms, a production...
STXinternational has added Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers, starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez, to its European Film Market sales slate as the film gears up for production in March.
The project is based on Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine article The Hustlers at Scores, about a crew of former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
The film was previously set up at Annapurna but dropped off that company’s slate during a shakeup in October last year. STXfilms, a production...
- 2/4/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Lorene Scafaria directing film based on New York Magazine article.
STXinternational has added Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers, starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez, to its European Film Market sales slate as the film gears up for production in March.
The project is based on Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine article The Hustlers at Scores, about a crew of former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
The film was previously set up at Annapurna but dropped off that company’s slate during a shakeup in October last year. STXfilms, a production...
STXinternational has added Lorene Scafaria’s Hustlers, starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez, to its European Film Market sales slate as the film gears up for production in March.
The project is based on Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine article The Hustlers at Scores, about a crew of former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.
The film was previously set up at Annapurna but dropped off that company’s slate during a shakeup in October last year. STXfilms, a production...
- 2/4/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Ken Jeong, Parisa Fitz-Henley, and Chloe Coleman have joined Dave Bautista’s action-comedy “My Spy” for STXFilms.
Peter Segal is directing the script penned by the writing team of brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber. Bautista plays a hardened CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family. The film is currently in production in Toronto.
“’My Spy’s the perfect vehicle to highlight Dave’s undeniable humor and charm, while continuing to stay true to his action roots,” Adam Fogelson, chairman of STXfilms, said. “His father/daughter-like chemistry with Chloe Coleman is a true pleasure to watch, and we could not have asked for a stronger roster of funny and talented co-stars to round out the cast of this wildly entertaining film.”
Good Fear’s Chris Bender and Jake Weiner are producing the project alongside Mwm Studios, Bautista,...
Peter Segal is directing the script penned by the writing team of brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber. Bautista plays a hardened CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family. The film is currently in production in Toronto.
“’My Spy’s the perfect vehicle to highlight Dave’s undeniable humor and charm, while continuing to stay true to his action roots,” Adam Fogelson, chairman of STXfilms, said. “His father/daughter-like chemistry with Chloe Coleman is a true pleasure to watch, and we could not have asked for a stronger roster of funny and talented co-stars to round out the cast of this wildly entertaining film.”
Good Fear’s Chris Bender and Jake Weiner are producing the project alongside Mwm Studios, Bautista,...
- 10/17/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Ken Jeong, known for The Hangover films and most recently seen in Crazy Rich Asians, has come aboard STXfilms’ Dave Bautista-starring action-comedy, My Spy, along with Midnight, Texas star Parisa Fitz-Henley, who played Meghan Markle in the recent Lifetime movie, and Big Little Lies‘ Chloe Coleman.
Peter Segal is directing the pic, which currently shooting in Toronto. Written by Jon and Erich Hoeber, the plot follows a hardened CIA operative (Bautista) who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
Mwm Studios, which is producing Stx’s Chadwick Boseman-starrer, 17 Bridges, is producing My Spy along with Good Fear’s Chris Bender and Jake Weiner, Bautista, Jonathan Meisner, Segal, and Gigi Pritzker.
Exec Producers are Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber, Michael Flynn, as well as Mwm’s Rachel Shane and Adrian Alperovich with Stacy Calabrese serving as a co-producer on behalf of Mwm.
Peter Segal is directing the pic, which currently shooting in Toronto. Written by Jon and Erich Hoeber, the plot follows a hardened CIA operative (Bautista) who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
Mwm Studios, which is producing Stx’s Chadwick Boseman-starrer, 17 Bridges, is producing My Spy along with Good Fear’s Chris Bender and Jake Weiner, Bautista, Jonathan Meisner, Segal, and Gigi Pritzker.
Exec Producers are Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber, Michael Flynn, as well as Mwm’s Rachel Shane and Adrian Alperovich with Stacy Calabrese serving as a co-producer on behalf of Mwm.
- 10/17/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
STXfilms announced on Wednesday that the studio’s upcoming action-comedy “My Spy,” starring Dave Bautista, has added “Crazy Rich Asians”-actor Ken Jeong to the cast along with Parisa Fitz-Henley (“Luke Cage”) and Chloe Coleman (“Big Little Lies”).
“My Spy” follows a hardened CIA operative (Bautista) who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
The film, currently in production in Toronto, is being directed by Peter Segal (“Get Smart”) from a script penned by Jon and Erich Hoeber (“Red”).
Also Read: 'Fantasy Island': Dave Bautista in Talks to Join Film
“My Spy is the perfect vehicle to highlight Dave’s undeniable humor and charm, while continuing to stay true to his action roots,” said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson in a statement. “His father/daughter-like chemistry with Chloe Coleman is a true pleasure to watch, and we could...
“My Spy” follows a hardened CIA operative (Bautista) who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.
The film, currently in production in Toronto, is being directed by Peter Segal (“Get Smart”) from a script penned by Jon and Erich Hoeber (“Red”).
Also Read: 'Fantasy Island': Dave Bautista in Talks to Join Film
“My Spy is the perfect vehicle to highlight Dave’s undeniable humor and charm, while continuing to stay true to his action roots,” said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson in a statement. “His father/daughter-like chemistry with Chloe Coleman is a true pleasure to watch, and we could...
- 10/17/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Production on action-comedy underway in Toronto.
Crazy Rich Asians star Ken Jeong, Parisa Fitz-Henley, and Chloe Coleman have joined Dave Bautista on STXfilms’ action-comedy My Spy.
Peter Segal is directing from a screenplay by Jon and Erich Hoeber about a hard-boiled CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious nine-year-old girl after he is sent undercover to protect her family. My Spy is currently in production in Toronto.
“My Spy is the perfect vehicle to highlight Dave’s undeniable humor and charm, while continuing to stay true to his action roots,” said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson. “His...
Crazy Rich Asians star Ken Jeong, Parisa Fitz-Henley, and Chloe Coleman have joined Dave Bautista on STXfilms’ action-comedy My Spy.
Peter Segal is directing from a screenplay by Jon and Erich Hoeber about a hard-boiled CIA operative who finds himself at the mercy of a precocious nine-year-old girl after he is sent undercover to protect her family. My Spy is currently in production in Toronto.
“My Spy is the perfect vehicle to highlight Dave’s undeniable humor and charm, while continuing to stay true to his action roots,” said STXfilms chairman Adam Fogelson. “His...
- 10/17/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Stephan James is set to star opposite Chadwick Boseman, J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller and Taylor Kitsch in 17 Bridges, an action thriller from STXfilms.
Directed by Brian Kirk, the film follows an embattled NYPD detective (Boseman) who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 17 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island. James and Kitsch will play the two suspects on the run.
James has a couple of highly anticipated forthcoming projects. The Toronto native stars in the Barry Jenkins film If Beale Street Could Talk, which premiered at Tiff and hits theaters in November. He also can be seen opposite Julia Roberts in Sam Esmail’s Amazon series Homecoming, also debuting next month.
17 Bridges,...
Directed by Brian Kirk, the film follows an embattled NYPD detective (Boseman) who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 17 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island. James and Kitsch will play the two suspects on the run.
James has a couple of highly anticipated forthcoming projects. The Toronto native stars in the Barry Jenkins film If Beale Street Could Talk, which premiered at Tiff and hits theaters in November. He also can be seen opposite Julia Roberts in Sam Esmail’s Amazon series Homecoming, also debuting next month.
17 Bridges,...
- 10/3/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller, and Friday Night Lights alum Taylor Kitsch are set to co-star in 17 Bridges, the action thriller that will be led by Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. The pic hails from STXfilms, which acquired the spec in 2016. Mwm Studios, the company behind the Oscar-nominated film, Hell or High Water, has come on board to produce the pic alongside Boseman as well as Joe and Anthony Russo.
Brian Kirk is directing from a screenplay by Adam Mervis with revisions by Matt Carnahan. The pic will hit theaters July 12.
The plot follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman), who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers...
Brian Kirk is directing from a screenplay by Adam Mervis with revisions by Matt Carnahan. The pic will hit theaters July 12.
The plot follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman), who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers...
- 9/26/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller and Taylor Kitsch have joined Chadwick Boseman’s action-thriller “17 Bridges” for STXfilms.
The mini-major announced in July that “Black Panther” star Boseman would produce and star in “17 Bridges.” Brian Kirk, whose credits include “Luther” and “Game of Thrones,” is directing from a script by Adam Mervis (“The Philly Kid”).
Boseman will portray a disgraced NYPD detective who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 17 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.
STXfilms said Wednesday that Mwm Studios had joined previously announced producers Boseman, Logan Coles and Joe and Anthony Russo. Gigi Pritzker...
The mini-major announced in July that “Black Panther” star Boseman would produce and star in “17 Bridges.” Brian Kirk, whose credits include “Luther” and “Game of Thrones,” is directing from a script by Adam Mervis (“The Philly Kid”).
Boseman will portray a disgraced NYPD detective who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 17 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.
STXfilms said Wednesday that Mwm Studios had joined previously announced producers Boseman, Logan Coles and Joe and Anthony Russo. Gigi Pritzker...
- 9/26/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller and Taylor Kitsch have joined the cast of STXFilms’ upcoming action thriller “17 Bridges,” starring Chadwick Boseman.
“17 Bridges” stars Boseman as a disgraced NYPD detective who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.
As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 17 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the island.
The studio, a division of Stx Entertainment, did not specify what roles Simmons, Miller or Kitsch will play.
Also Read: Chadwick Boseman Set as Star and Producer of Stx Action Thriller '17 Bridges'
Brian Kirk (“Luther”) is directing “17 Bridges” from a screenplay written by Adam Mervis, though Matt...
“17 Bridges” stars Boseman as a disgraced NYPD detective who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.
As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 17 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the island.
The studio, a division of Stx Entertainment, did not specify what roles Simmons, Miller or Kitsch will play.
Also Read: Chadwick Boseman Set as Star and Producer of Stx Action Thriller '17 Bridges'
Brian Kirk (“Luther”) is directing “17 Bridges” from a screenplay written by Adam Mervis, though Matt...
- 9/26/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Mwm Studios producing with Chadwick Boseman and Agbo’s Russo brothers.
J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller and Taylor Kitsch have joined Chadwick Boseman on Stx’s action thriller 17 Bridges.
Mwm Studios is producing alongside Black Panther star Boseman, Logan Coles, and Joe and Anthony Russo of Agbo, and Gigi Pritzker.
Rachel Shane and Adrian Alperovich of Mwm Studios will serve as executive producers, alongside Mike Larocca for Agbo, and Mark Kamine.
Brian Kirk (Luther) is directing from a screenplay by Adam Mervis (with revisions by Matt Carnahan) about an embattled New York detective (Boseman) thrust into a citywide manhunt for...
J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller and Taylor Kitsch have joined Chadwick Boseman on Stx’s action thriller 17 Bridges.
Mwm Studios is producing alongside Black Panther star Boseman, Logan Coles, and Joe and Anthony Russo of Agbo, and Gigi Pritzker.
Rachel Shane and Adrian Alperovich of Mwm Studios will serve as executive producers, alongside Mike Larocca for Agbo, and Mark Kamine.
Brian Kirk (Luther) is directing from a screenplay by Adam Mervis (with revisions by Matt Carnahan) about an embattled New York detective (Boseman) thrust into a citywide manhunt for...
- 9/26/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
17 Bridges, the action thriller production from the Russo Brothers starring Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War’s Chadwick Boseman, will open on July 12, 2019. News of the release date for the SSTXx film comes three weeks before production commences.
No other major studio release is set for that date yet. Disney’s live-action take on The Lion King arrives on July 19, an untitled New Line Annabelle movie arriving on July 3, and Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home swinging in on July 5.
Brian Kirk is directing from a script by Adam Mervis with rewrites by Matthew Carnahan. 17 Bridges follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman) who is given a shot at redemption after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer.
The Russo Brothers are producing with Boseman and his writing and producing partner Logan Coles, while Mike Larocca will serve as the EP via the brothers’ Agbo banner.
No other major studio release is set for that date yet. Disney’s live-action take on The Lion King arrives on July 19, an untitled New Line Annabelle movie arriving on July 3, and Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: Far From Home swinging in on July 5.
Brian Kirk is directing from a script by Adam Mervis with rewrites by Matthew Carnahan. 17 Bridges follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman) who is given a shot at redemption after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer.
The Russo Brothers are producing with Boseman and his writing and producing partner Logan Coles, while Mike Larocca will serve as the EP via the brothers’ Agbo banner.
- 8/30/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
STXfilms has tapped “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman to produce and star in the studio’s upcoming action-thriller “17 Bridges.”
Boseman’s writing and producing partner, Logan Coles, will also produce with “Avengers: Infinity War” directors Joe and Anthony Russo under their recently launched Agbo banner. Mike Larocca of Agbo will executive produce.
Brian Kirk, whose credits include “Luther” and “Game of Thrones,” is directing from a script by Adam Mervis (“The Philly Kid”). Boseman will portray a disgraced NYPD detective who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption.
The movie will start production in September. STXfilms’ Drew Simon and Kate Vorhoff will oversee the film’s production.
“Stx has assembled a dream team of collaborators on ’17 Bridges,’ bringing together the global talents behind two of the biggest action films ever made to give audiences a thrilling new take on the race-against-the-clock crime-drama,...
Boseman’s writing and producing partner, Logan Coles, will also produce with “Avengers: Infinity War” directors Joe and Anthony Russo under their recently launched Agbo banner. Mike Larocca of Agbo will executive produce.
Brian Kirk, whose credits include “Luther” and “Game of Thrones,” is directing from a script by Adam Mervis (“The Philly Kid”). Boseman will portray a disgraced NYPD detective who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption.
The movie will start production in September. STXfilms’ Drew Simon and Kate Vorhoff will oversee the film’s production.
“Stx has assembled a dream team of collaborators on ’17 Bridges,’ bringing together the global talents behind two of the biggest action films ever made to give audiences a thrilling new take on the race-against-the-clock crime-drama,...
- 7/11/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Chadwick Boseman has found his next project to follow his turn as Wakanda’s protector The Black Panther in this year’s blockbuster film and subsequent Marvel movies.
STXFilms announced on Wednesday that the actor will star in the studio’s upcoming action thriller “17 Bridges.” Boseman will also produce the film alongside his writing and producing partner Logan Coles.
The film follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman) who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption. It goes into production in September.
Brian Kirk will direct from a script written by Adam Mervis (“The Philly Kid”).
Also Read: Why Chadwick Boseman, Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Hernández and Hirving Lozano Are TV's Social Media MVPs of the Week
“Avengers: Infinity War” directors Joe and Anthony Russo are set to produce and Mike Larocca will executive produce the film under their Agbo banner.
“Stx...
STXFilms announced on Wednesday that the actor will star in the studio’s upcoming action thriller “17 Bridges.” Boseman will also produce the film alongside his writing and producing partner Logan Coles.
The film follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman) who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption. It goes into production in September.
Brian Kirk will direct from a script written by Adam Mervis (“The Philly Kid”).
Also Read: Why Chadwick Boseman, Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Hernández and Hirving Lozano Are TV's Social Media MVPs of the Week
“Avengers: Infinity War” directors Joe and Anthony Russo are set to produce and Mike Larocca will executive produce the film under their Agbo banner.
“Stx...
- 7/11/2018
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Fresh off his turn as King T’Challa aka Black Panther in Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War, Chadwick Boseman is reteaming with Joe and Anthony Russo to produce and star in the action thriller 17 Bridges from STXfilms. The studio, which acquired the spec script back in 2016, reportedly beat out Sony, Warner Bros and Universal for the project.
Brian Kirk has signed on to direct from a script by Adam Mervis. It follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman) who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption.
The Russo Brothers will produce the pic with Boseman and his writing and producing partner Logan Coles, while Mike Larocca will serve as the executive producer via their Agbo banner. STXfilms’ Drew Simon and Kate Vorhoff will oversee the film’s production, slated to commence in September.
With the mega success of Black Panther,...
Brian Kirk has signed on to direct from a script by Adam Mervis. It follows a disgraced NYPD detective (Boseman) who, after being thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, is given a shot at redemption.
The Russo Brothers will produce the pic with Boseman and his writing and producing partner Logan Coles, while Mike Larocca will serve as the executive producer via their Agbo banner. STXfilms’ Drew Simon and Kate Vorhoff will oversee the film’s production, slated to commence in September.
With the mega success of Black Panther,...
- 7/11/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
This is no Sesame Street. STXfilms has released the red band trailer for The Happytime Murders, a raunchy R-rated puppet movie starring Melissa McCarthy.
Per its logline, The Happytime Murders is a filthy comedy set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show.
Directed by Brian Henson, puppeteer, son of Muppets creator and master puppeteer Jim Henson and current chair of The Jim Henson Company, The Happytime Murders also stars Maya Rudolph, Joel McHale and Elizabeth Banks.
Henson, McCarthy, Jeffrey Hayes and Ben Falcone serve as Happytime producers, while Lisa Henson, Dee Robertson and John W. Hyde executive produce. McCarthy and Falcone produce under their On the Day Productions banner.
Per its logline, The Happytime Murders is a filthy comedy set in the underbelly of Los Angeles where puppets and humans coexist. Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show.
Directed by Brian Henson, puppeteer, son of Muppets creator and master puppeteer Jim Henson and current chair of The Jim Henson Company, The Happytime Murders also stars Maya Rudolph, Joel McHale and Elizabeth Banks.
Henson, McCarthy, Jeffrey Hayes and Ben Falcone serve as Happytime producers, while Lisa Henson, Dee Robertson and John W. Hyde executive produce. McCarthy and Falcone produce under their On the Day Productions banner.
- 5/18/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fast and Furious franchise star Vin Diesel will star in Stx’s new action-comedy Muscle which will be produced by the actor and Samantha Vincent through their One Race Films. Also producing will be Reginald Hudlin and Byron Phillips who brought the project to Stx which is looking to make the IP into a franchise. The storyline for the comedy is being kept under wraps.
“I’ve known Vin for more than a decade after working closely with him on the Fast and Furious franchise and I’m excited for him to return to this genre,” said Adam Fogelson, Chairman of STXfilms in making the announcement. “Muscle is the perfect blend of action and comedy that his millions of devoted fans around the world have come to love him for, and we believe has the potential to become his next big, signature franchise.”
STXfilms’ Senior VP of production Drew Simon...
“I’ve known Vin for more than a decade after working closely with him on the Fast and Furious franchise and I’m excited for him to return to this genre,” said Adam Fogelson, Chairman of STXfilms in making the announcement. “Muscle is the perfect blend of action and comedy that his millions of devoted fans around the world have come to love him for, and we believe has the potential to become his next big, signature franchise.”
STXfilms’ Senior VP of production Drew Simon...
- 5/16/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
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