Frank Langella to Star in ‘Lapham Rising’ by Roger Rosenblatt

‘Although he attached to the film a year ago, Frank Langella now finally is firmed to star in the Charlie … More

Paramount Players Buys Justin A. Reynolds ‘Opposite of Always’

‘Paramount Players has closed a deal for the Justin A. Reynolds YA novel Opposite Of Always. The film will be … More

Pitch Perfect Options ‘Conan Doyle for the Defense’

‘Conan Doyle for the Defense — a true crime story with the famous detective novelist at the center — has … More

Idris Elba in Negotations to Join ‘Mouse Guard’

‘Idris Elba is in final negotiations to star in Mouse Guard, Fox’s adaptation of the Boom! Studios comic being directed … More

Focus Features Emma Adds Bill Nighy & Callum Turner

‘Focus Features’ Emma adaptation has added Bill Nighy and Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner as it heads into production this … More

Netflix Doing a Modern Take on Dumas’s ‘The Three Musketeers’

‘Netflix has picked up a pitch from Harrison Query for a modern take on Alexandre Dumas’ classic adventure tale The … More

Amazon Casts Lead for Stephen King’s ‘The Dark Tower’

‘Amazon’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower book series has found its Gunslinger. Sam Strike (Nightflyers) has been cast … More

Hulu Cast’s 6 More For ‘Looking For Alaska’

‘Denny Love (Empire), Jay Lee (American Vandal), Sofia Vassilieva (Supergirl), Landry Bender (Best Friends Whenever), Uriah Shelton (The Glades) and … More

Steve Zaillian Adapting Patricia Highsmith’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’

‘The hot package that has several networks salivating is a series that Oscar-winning screenwriter Steve Zaillian will write and direct … More

Jaeden Martell will Co-Star in Apple’s ‘Defending Jacob’

‘Apple’s Chris Evans-led series Defending Jacob has found its title character. It star Jaeden Martell will star opposite Evans in … More

Netflix 6-Ep Order for ‘The Queen’s Gambit’

‘Netflix has ordered six episodes of The Queen’s Gambit, a limited series based on Walter Tevis’ novel from two-time Oscar … More

Twentish Television Wins Rights to Esi Edugyan’s ‘Washington Black’

‘Twentieth Television, in conjunction with Sterling K. Brown’s Indian Meadows Productions, Anthony Hemingway Productions and The Gotham Group, has won … More