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EXCLUSIVE: Euphoria star Storm Reid is in negotiations to star in the sequel to the Sony Pictures’ Stage 6 Film box-office hit Searching . Will Merrick and Nick Johnson will direct the sequel, which will have a similar theme to the original that starred John Cho, but tell a different story. Sony had no comment on Reid’s involvement. Searching 2 ‘s plot is still under wraps, but it will feature a new set of characters and an evolved Screenlife thriller format where the story plays out on the screens of the characters’ devices. The original starred Cho as a dad who breaks into his daughter’s computer when she goes missing, in a desperate attempt to track her down. The film is being produced by Natalie Qasabian, Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian of Search Party, Adam Sidman, and digital filmmaking guru Timur Bekmambetov who also produced the first movie.  Jo Henriquez is executive producing and Congyu E is co-producing. Merrick and Johnson wrote the screenplay, … [Read more...] about Storm Reid In Talks To Star In ‘Searching’ Sequel For Sony’s Stage 6 Films

Actors’ Equity is warning members that New York City’s just-launched “ Open Culture ” program of outdoor performances on city streets does not meet the union’s minimum standards for wages or its Covid-19 safety protocols. “If you are approached to work on a New York City ‘Open Culture’ project, please contact your business representative immediately before accepting,” writes Equity executive director Mary McColl in a letter being sent to members today. Equity indicated that it will “continue to push New York City” to make changes to Open Culture regarding pay and safety issues. The city’s Open Culture website indicates that arts organizations eligible for inclusion in the program include theaters, music venues, comedy clubs and others. Filming or recording of the events is permitted without a film permit. Related Story Sinclair Broadcast Group Trims Workforce By 5% Due To Impact Of Covid-19 The union’s criticism of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s … [Read more...] about Actors’ Equity Slams New York City’s “Open Culture” Outdoor Performance Plan Over Wage And Safety Issues

EXCLUSIVE : Magic Mike and I Am Number Four star Alex Pettyfer is attached to star in The Chelsea Cowboy , based on the colorful life of Brit actor, tough guy and lothario, John Bindon. The project will chart the rise and fall of underworld hard-man turned actor Bindon, who despite a successful acting career and passionate romantic liaisons with various socialites, was unable to leave his criminal past behind. Ben Cookson ( Waiting For Anya ) is directing. World sales are being handled by Moviehouse Entertainment which is introducing the title to buyers at this week’s virtual European Film Market. Bindon was frequently in trouble as a youth for getting into fights and spent time in borstal. He was spotted in a London pub by Ken Loach who asked him to star in his film Poor Cow in 1967 and went on to play a violent mobster alongside Mick Jagger in Performance (1970) and a London crime boss in Michael Caine classic Get Carter (1971). Related Story … [Read more...] about Alex Pettyfer To Star As London Tough Guy & Actor John Bindon In ‘The Chelsea Cowboy’ — EFM

EXCLUSIVE: As NBC made decisions on its 2021 pilot slate earlier this week , the network has followed up with casting decisions for most of the pilots on the slate, impacted by the coronavirus pandemic-related production shutdown. They come as the original pilot cast options expire June 30. Of the two drama pilots put on a path to a series order , La Brea has released its entire cast with the exception of two of the leads, Natalie Zea and Zyra Gorecki. La Brea , from Keshet Studios and Universal TV, had its script order upped to six this week. With six completed scripts, La Brea will be in consideration for a straight-to-series order. If it gets a green light, production on the series is eyed for 2021, so the network and the studio have opted not to hold the entire cast for at least seven more months, which would be costly. In case of a pickup, I hear NBC would likely reach out to other original cast members to invite them to rejoin the series if they are … [Read more...] about NBC: Series Prospect ‘La Brea’ Extends 2 Cast Members; 2020 Pilots Pick Up Actors; Rolled Pilots Release Casts

EXCLUSIVE: With today’s Best Picture Producers Guild nomination, 5 Golden Globe nominations, 6 Critics Choice Movie Award nods and two more from SAG, some Independent Spirit awards love plus a coveted spot on the AFI Top Ten Movies Of The Year list, Paramount’s ‘little-movie-that-could’ Nebraska has been slowly, but steadily gathering a lot of awards mojo going into the second phase of a campaign that started shortly after Cannes where star Bruce Dern won Best Actor. Dern has also taken awards from the National Board of Review and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and along with co-star June Squibb is nominated for several others. Will Forte , who plays their son also won a National Board Of Review Supporting Actor prize and a nomination for the Indie Spirits. The studio’s strategy has been to consistently screen the film since July (even though it didn’t open until mid-November) and get as many Academy members in to see it as possible. One source … [Read more...] about OSCARS: ‘Nebraska’ Hitting Uncharted Territory For Actors In Age-Phobic Hollywood With New Campaign Spot (Video)