SPIDER-MAN Spinoff MORBIUS Casts Jared Leto In Lead Role
According to Variety, actor/singer Jared Leto has signed on as the lead in the forthcoming SPIDER-MAN spinoff, titled MORBIUS. The film is set to be directed by Daniel Espinosa. Leto has reportedly been attached to the film for some time now, but has not confirmed until now. Production is expected before the end of this year. Read more about the news from Variety here!
Butoh Meets Cabaret And Burlesque At CONEY ISLAND RITUAL CABARET FESTIVAL
The Coney Island Ritual Cabaret Festival marks International Culture Lab's (ICL) third consecutive year probing the fantastical dancing partnership of ritual and entertainment on Coney Island USA's (CIUSA) burlesque stage. (March 2017: Coney Island Butoh and Theatre Festival; March 2016: Coney Island Butoh and Beyond Festival.)
Philip Seymour Hoffman to Join CHILD 44?
According to Deadline.com, Philip Seymour Hoffman is in negotiations for CHILD 44, directed by Daniel Espinosa for Summit Entertainment. He would join Tom Hardy, Roomi Rapace, Gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman.
Fox & New Regency to Adapt John Grisham's THE RACKETEER
According to The Hollywood Reporter, John Grisham's latest legal thriller is set to get the big-screen treatment. Fox 2000 and New Regency have officially picked up the rights to THE RACKETEER, with Double Feature Films producing. Daniel Espinosa will direct.