Vince Vaughn To Topline Stephen Chbosky Comedy ‘Nonnas’; Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro & Linda Cardellini Among Others Set
Vince Vaughn will topline Nonnas, an original comedy that Stephen Chbosky has been tapped to direct for Fifth Season, 1Community, and Madison Wells.
‘Loch Down Abbey’: ‘Downton Abbey’-Esque Pandemic Novel Being Adapted For TV By Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells
Loch Down Abbey, the debut novel by Beth Cowan-Erskine, is headed for the small screen. Madison Wells, Gigi Pritzker’s company behind Nat Geo’s Genius and 21 Bridges, is developing the book as a series after optioning the rights.
Madison Wells’ Gigi Pritzker, Nanette Burstein Sign Co-Production Deal
The two-year pact will see the longtime collaborators develop premium unscripted projects together that spotlight current issues impacting women.
Jessica Chastain Wins Best Actress for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’
Her portrayal of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker marks Chastain's first Oscar win and third nomination.
Madison Wells Options Young Adult Mystery ‘This Golden State’
The upcoming book follows a teenager who, in searching for answers, takes a DNA test that could unravel her family's carefully crafted world.
Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman & More Returning For ‘My Spy’ Sequel At Prime Video
Prime Video has secured the return of Dave Bautista (Knock at the Cabin), Chloe Coleman (Avatar: The Way of Water), Kristen Schaal (What We Do in the Shadows), Ken Jeong (The Afterparty) and others for their My Spy sequel.
Hillary Clinton, Louise Penny’s ‘State of Terror’ Sells Movie Rights to Gigi Pritzker’s Madison Wells
Madison Wells, Gigi Pritzker’s entertainment company, has acquired and will develop a feature adaptation of “State of Terror,” a thriller that Clinton penned with help from best-selling writer Louise Penny.
Beverley Schottenstein Trial Limited Series in the Works at HBO Max
A limited series about Beverley Schottenstein’s legal case against her grandsons is in the works at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.
‘Hell or High Water’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Fox From SK Global
A series adaptation of the film “Hell or High Water” is in the works at Fox, Variety has learned exclusively.
Digital Publisher Tapas Media Launches Original Content Division
Digital publisher Tapas Media is making a concentrated shift into original content by launching Studio Tapas, a new division dedicated to producing and publishing original webcomics and novels.
‘Genius: MLK/X’ at Disney+ Casts Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aaron Pierre, Weruche Opia, Jayme Lawson in Lead Roles
“Genius: MLK/X” will explore the formative years, pioneering accomplishments, dueling philosophies and key personal relationships of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
There’s more than meets the eye in charming ‘India Sweets and Spices’
The wit in Malik’s script is a match for Ali’s lively, often sarcastic delivery, proving an excellent fit between the lead actress and the material.
Watch Jessica Chastain's shocking facial transformation on The Eyes of Tammy Faye set
Jessica Chastain's performance in The Eyes of Tammy Faye is an Oscar-worthy godsend, but she had to undergo a hellish makeup routine to get to the heart and soul of the titular televangelist.
MWM Studios Developing Emma Straub Novel ‘All Adults Here’ Into Series With ‘Girls’ Sarah Heyward
Deadline has learned that MWM Studios are in development on a new untitled series based on Emma Straub’s novel All Adults Here from Riverhead Books.
MWM Studios to Develop Television Series Based on the Novel "All Adults Here", by Emma Straub
MWM Studios has announced the development of a new untitled series based on the recently released “All Adults Here,” written by Emma Straub. Straub and Sarah Heyward (HBO “Girls”) are set to Co-Executive Produce and co-write the series with MWM Studios.
Raphael Saadiq Joins Aretha Franklin Anthology Series as Executive Music Producer
National Geographic announced on Wednesday that Raphael Saadiq is set to be the executive music producer for the channel's upcoming limited series Genius: Aretha.