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Trouble Boys Heads to the Big Screen. The Replacements Biopic Is Official

Feb 18th 2026 04:30am

After years of whispers, false starts, and wishful thinking, Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements is officially being adapted for film. The project, based on Bob Mehr’s definitive 2016 biography, is in development with Finn Wolfhard co-writing and producing alongside his father Eric Wolfhard and producer Rich Peete. Mehr’s book is widely considered […]

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What the Women of Sam Mendes’ Beatles Films Might Look Like On Screen

Dec 22nd 2025 02:39am

When Sam Mendes announced the casting of the women at the center of his ambitious four-part Beatles biopic project, the response was immediate and intense. Pattie Boyd, Yoko Ono, Linda Eastman, and Maureen Cox are not footnotes in Beatles history. They were witnesses, collaborators, muses, and in many ways, co-authors of the era’s mythology. With […]

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Where Is the Joan Didion Biopic, and Who Should Play Her?

Oct 26th 2025 10:56pm

Portrait of Joan Didion with 1960s California imagery in the background, symbolizing the upcoming biopic and ongoing casting speculation in Hollywood.

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Dominic Sessa Cast as Young Anthony Bourdain in New A24 Biopic Tony

Apr 28th 2025 05:58pm

Dominic Sessa, the rising star of The Holdovers, has officially signed on to portray a young Anthony Bourdain in the upcoming biopic Tony. The 22-year-old actor had been rumored for the role for months, but his casting is now confirmed, setting the stage for one of the most talked-about performances of his career. Joining Sessa […]

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Bill Hader Circling Dark Role as Jim Jones in Upcoming HBO Series: What This Casting Could Mean

Apr 28th 2025 05:45pm

Bill Hader may be heading into his darkest role yet. According to Variety, the Emmy-winning Barry star is developing a biographical series for HBO centered on Jim Jones, the infamous cult leader behind the Jonestown massacre. Hader is not only co-writing the project with Daniel Zelman (Damages), but he’s also being eyed to star as […]

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Adrien Brody’s Next Move: Evel Knievel Biopic

Mar 10th 2025 01:44am

Adrien Brody is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents following his second Best Actor Oscar win on Sunday night. His remarkable performance in The Brutalist has solidified his place in an elite group of actors with multiple Academy Awards, and the speculation about his next move is already intensifying. It’s no surprise that […]

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Will Sharpe Exits Crying in H Mart Adaptation, Project on Pause

Feb 3rd 2025 02:01am

Will Sharpe, known for his role in The White Lotus, is no longer attached to direct the film adaptation of Michelle Zauner’s best-selling memoir Crying in H Mart. In a recent interview with SSENSE, Zauner confirmed that the project is currently “on pause.” “There were issues with the Hollywood strikes, and the director stepped away […]

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Anna Sawai Reportedly Eyed to Play Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopics

Feb 3rd 2025 12:47am

Anna Sawai may be stepping into one of her most high-profile roles yet. Following standout performances in Shōgun and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Sawai is reportedly in talks to portray Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ ambitious Beatles biopic project. According to Jeff Sneider of The InSneider, Sawai is being considered for the role of Ono […]

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New JonBenét Ramsey Series Casts Jaime Ray Newman and Josh Stamberg

Sep 14th 2024 05:07pm

The highly anticipated JonBenét Ramsey series has just added Jaime Ray Newman and Josh Stamberg to its growing cast. This upcoming project aims to delve into the complex and tragic story of the young beauty queen, whose unsolved murder continues to captivate and haunt the public. Jaime Ray Newman, known for her compelling performances in […]

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Gravitas Ventures Acquires Documentary on Cult Musician Justin Pearson

Aug 10th 2024 01:29am

Deadline exclusively reports that Gravitas Ventures has picked up U.S. and Canadian rights to Don’t Fall in Love With Yourself, a documentary on musician-artist-actor Justin Pearson. Directed by Jon Nix, the film will be available starting August 20 through Gravitas' hybrid distribution on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Apple TV.