News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Paul Wernick Headshot

Paul Wernick

Get Paul Wernick Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos

News


DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Soundtrack to Include Song From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

The tracklist for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features a collection of 18 songs, including 'The Greatest Show' from 2017's The Greatest Showman and 'You're the One That I Want' from Grease. Set for release on July 24, the soundtrack will also be available on CD and a 12' 2-LP vinyl on July 26. 
Paramount Pictures Renews Multi-Year First Look Deal with Ryan Reynolds' Production Company Maximum Effort

The deal covers motion picture development for all of Maximum Effort's projects, at all budget levels. Maximum Effort Co-Founder George Dewey and Co-Presidents Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau run day-to-day operations for the production company out of their Los Angeles office. Reynolds and Dewey launched Maximum Effort in 2018.
Video: Peacock Releases New TWISTED METAL 'Test Your Metal' Video Ft. Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz

TWISTED METAL, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and written by Michael Jonathan Smith, about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life. Watch the new music video now!
Video: Stephanie Beatriz Stars in TWISTED METAL Series Trailer

TWISTED METAL, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick and written by Michael Jonathan Smith, about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life. Watch the new video trailer now!
VIDEO: Apple TV+ Shares GHOSTED Film Trailer

Salt-of-the-earth Cole (Chris Evans) falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie (Ana de Armas) —but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world. The new film also stars Adrien Brody, Mike Moh, Amy Sedaris, and Tate Donovan. Watch the video trailer now!
Peacock & Lionsgate Strike Deal for JOHN WICK Prequel Series

Peacock and Lionsgate announced a multi-year deal for  The Continental, the three-part special event based on the blockbuster action franchise, John Wick. The Continental will explore the origin story and inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the John Wick Universe which serves as a refuge for assassins.  
Netflix to Expand THE GRAY MAN Universe with Sequel and Spin-Off

A sequel to The Gray Man, which is already a fan favorite with a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, is now in development with star Ryan Gosling and directors Joe and Anthony Russo set to return. The Russos and AGBO’s Mike Larocca will produce along with Joe Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum for Roth Kirschenbaum Films.
Will Arnett to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie, alongside Thomas Haden Church (Sideways, Divorce, Spider-Man: No Way Home) and recurring guest star Neve Campbell (Scream 5, Clouds). 
Neve Campbell Set to Recur as Guest Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie, alongside Thomas Haden Church (Sideways, Divorce, Spider-Man: No Way Home). 
Thomas Haden Church Set to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie. Will Arnett and Marc Forman from Electric Avenue (Murderville) secured the rights to the material and helped put the project together from PlayStation Productions.
VIDEO: Netflix Shares SPIDERHEAD Trailer With Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller & Jurnee Smollett

Based on The New Yorker short story by George Saunders, SPIDERHEAD is a genre-bending and darkly funny psychological thriller directed by Joseph Kosinski (TRON: Legacy, Top Gun: Maverick) and written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland). The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, Jurnee Smollett, Mark Paguio, and Tess Haubrich.
Stephanie Beatriz Set to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTER METAL

Peacock announced today that Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) will star in the new action-comedy series TWISTED METAL, a live-action adaptation of the global video game phenomenon. Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show, Bad Trip) will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series. 
Peacock Announces New Comedy Series TWISTED METAL

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is starring and executive producing. Mackie plays John Doe, a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat.
Scarlett Johansson & Chris Evans to Star in Apple's GHOSTED

The film will be penned by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, writers of the Deadpool films and Zombieland. This will be Johansson and Evans' sixth film together, having previously starred in three Avengers films, as well as Captain America: Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War.
Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett Cast in Netflix's SPIDERHEAD

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Jurnee Smollett have been cast in Netflix's upcoming film Spiderhead, based on George Saunders' short story.
Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Gets New Writers

According to Spark Chronicles, the upcoming reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean has found new writers. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick has departed the team.
ZOMBIELAND Writers Could See the Film on Broadway

The writers of the film Zombieland 2 chatted with Deadline recently, where they talked about what could be next for the franchise.
VIDEO: Sony Pictures Releases the ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP Red Band Trailer

A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP

A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap.
ZOMBIELAND Sequel Adds Luke Wilson To Cast

According to Variety, Luke Wilson has joined the cast of the upcoming sequel to ZOMBIELAND.  Wilson joins original stars Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin as well as newcomer Zoey Deutch in the Sony Pictures sequel.

Get Paul Wernick Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos