With their film “The Revenant” set to bow this Christmas, New Regency and Leonardo DiCaprio have moved fast to set up their next project together. Sources tell Variety that Leonardo DiCaprio’s…
New Regency has acquired an untitled thriller and set “71” helmer Yann Demange to direct the pic. Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner will produce through their Plan B banner along with Angus…
Rosamund Pike is in talks to play the female lead opposite Christian Bale in Fox’s “The Deep Blue Good-by” based on John D. MacDonald’s novel. James Mangold is directing the bigscreen adaptation…
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ang Lee appears to have found his next young star. According to sources, the “Life of Pi” director has tapped newcomer Joe Alwyn to star in TriStar’s “Billy Lynn’s Long…
“Boyhood” director Richard Linklater is in early talks to direct the adaptation of the Maria Semple novel “Where’d You Go, Bernadette.” Sources emphasize that Linklater has not fully committed yet…
British newcomer Ben Hardy has landed a key role in 20th Century Fox’s “X-Men: Apocalypse.” He joins returning actors James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender along with Sophie Turner…
Jessica Chastain has closed a deal to join Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron in Universal’s “The Huntsman.” Emily Blunt is also set to join the cast. Cedric Nicolas-Troyan is directing the pic…
“Workaholics” actor Adam Devine is in negotiations to join Zac Efron in the 20th Century Fox and Chernin comedy “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.” Jake Szymanski is on board to direct, with Peter…
Clive Standen has joined the cast of the Screen Gems thriller “Patient Zero.” Natalie Dormer, Stanley Tucci and Matt Smith had already been slotted for the film. Stefan Ruzowitzky is directing the…
Billy Slaughter has joined the cast of the Paramount comedy “Daddy’s Home,” starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. Pic follows a mild-mannered radio executive, played by Ferrell, who strives to…
