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502 stories by "Brent Lang"

A24, Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey to Produce Netflix Adaptation of Hit Brian Watkins Play 'Weather Girl' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Stacey Gross, a perky meteorologist who uses a thermos of Prosecco and a stream of peppy banalities as crutches, has been taking audiences on an emotional roller coaster ever since "Weather …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:12pm on October 22, 2025

'The Apprentice' Screenwriter Gabriel Sherman Signs With Cinetic (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Cinetic, the talent management and media advisory company known for its work with indie auteurs, has signed screenwriter and bestselling author Gabriel Sherman. Sherman, whose work often exp…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:02am on October 21, 2025

Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie Join Andrew Garfield in Paul Greengrass' 'The Uprising' by Brent Lang

Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis and Thomasin McKenzie will travel back to 14th century England for Paul Greengrass' "The Uprising." The historical epic is set during the Peasants' Revolt and stars …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:19pm on October 13, 2025

Magnolia Buys John Early 'Movie of the Week' Homage 'Maddie's Secret' by Brent Lang

Magnolia Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to "Maddie's Secret." The film is a John Early production in every sense. It was written, produced, and directed by the comedian, who also appears …

SOURCE: Variety at 2:00pm on October 9, 2025

Why 'Blue Film,' a Drama About a Camboy and a Pedophile, Was Too Controversial for Major Festivals: 'The Powers That Be Were Scared' by Brent Lang

Elliot Tuttle knew that "Blue Film," the fictional story of a camboy who reconnects with a former high school teacher who was fired for sexually assaulting a student, was going to be divisiv…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:39pm on October 8, 2025

Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Monét X Change, Symone and More 'Drag Race' Stars Join RuPaul in Adam Shankman Action Comedy (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Fan favorites from the "RuPaul's Drag Race" franchise are coming out for Adam Shankman's upcoming action-comedy feature film. Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marcia …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:15am on October 7, 2025

Jason Bateman Directing Tom Holland in John Grisham Thriller 'The Partner' by Brent Lang

Jason Bateman should start brushing up on his legalese. The "Ozark" mastermind will direct "The Partner," an adaptation of John Grisham's novel, with Tom Holland in talks to star as a junior…

SOURCE: Variety at 5:23pm on October 3, 2025

Kristin Chenoweth on Reuniting With 'Wicked' Composer Stephen Schwartz on Vocally Punishing 'Queen of Versailles': 'Are You Going to Kill Me by Brent Lang

"For years, people have asked me, 'What's your dream role?'" Kristin Chenoweth says. "'Is it "Hello, Dolly!"? Is it "Gypsy"?' And I've always responded, 'It hasn't been written yet.'" She pa…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:17am on October 3, 2025

Theater Mogul Jimmy Nederlander on Leslie Odom Jr. Returning to 'Hamilton,' Convincing Leonardo DiCaprio to Try Broadway and Theaters Rebounding F by Brent Lang

Every week, James L. Nederlander performs his version of "Undercover Boss." He dons a baseball cap and sunglasses and stands in line, looking like a typical tourist as he waits to get into "…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:39pm on October 1, 2025

'Bill and Ted' Stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter on Bringing Their Buddy Act to Broadway, Studying Clowns for 'Waiting for Godot' and More by Brent Lang

They partied with Napoleon and Socrates, foiled murderous robots from the future and outwitted Death himself. Now Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who played metalhead slackers in three "Bill &…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:11pm on October 1, 2025

Rami Malek, Rebecca Hall, Ebon Moss-Bachrach Starring in Ira Sachs' Musical Fantasia 'The Man I Love' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Academy Award winner Rami Malek is set to star in Ira Sachs' forthcoming film "The Man I Love." Set in the vibrant era of late '80s New York, "The Man I Love" is a described as a "musical fa…

SOURCE: Variety at 1:19pm on September 30, 2025

Kenneth Branagh Narrating Audiobook of Anthony Hopkins Memoir 'We Did Ok, Kid' (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

It's a "Thor" reunion. Sir Anthony Hopkins' upcoming memoir, "We Did Ok, Kid," will be narrated by Hopkins' friend and Marvel director Kenneth Branagh, bringing together two acting titans. B…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00pm on September 30, 2025

Row K Taps Mo Rhim as Chief Revenue Officer, Ben Carlson as Chief Marketing Officer and Steve Garrett as Distribution and Acquisitions Head (EXCLUSIVE by Brent Lang

Row K Entertainment, the newly launched theatrical distribution company, is filling out its core team. It has appointed three senior executives " Mo Rhim will join as chief revenue officer, …

SOURCE: Variety at 3:11pm on September 22, 2025

Marc Shaiman, Composer and Lyricist Behind 'Hairspray' and 'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut,' Publishing Memoir in January (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Marc Shaiman, the composer and lyricist behind "Hairspray" and "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut," will look back on five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood in his new memoir "Never …

SOURCE: Variety at 9:50am on September 18, 2025

'Let the Good Times Roll,' Musical About New Orleans History and Culture, Eyes Broadway Bow (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

"Let the Good Times Roll: A New Orleans Gumbo" is planning a Broadway bow after opening last month at Arizona's Phoenix Theater Company. The new musical was conceived and written by Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:00am on September 18, 2025

'44 " The Musical,' Satire About Obama Presidency, Announces Cast for New York Run (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

"44 " The Musical," a political satire that features music, lyrics and book by former Obama campaign staffer Eli Bauman, has announced the cast for its New York run. The show will feature T.…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00am on September 15, 2025

Wavelength Taps Producer Stacey Reiss as Head of Film (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Wavelength has hired producer Stacey Reiss as its new head of film, scripted and unscripted. The company's credits include Daniel Minahan's narrative feature "On Swift Horses," which s…

SOURCE: Variety at 9:53am on September 10, 2025

Cate Blanchett Teaming With 'Lady Macbeth' Filmmaker Alice Birch on 'Sweetsick' for Searchlight Pictures by Brent Lang

Cate Blanchett will star in "Sweetsick," a new film about a woman who has the ability to see what people need most in life. Alice Birch will write and direct in her feature directorial de…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30am on September 8, 2025

Ian McKellen Forced to Skip TIFF Premiere of Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' on Medical Advice: 'Better Safe Than Sorry' by Brent Lang

It was doctor's orders, but sadly Ian McKellen couldn't attend the Toronto Film Festival premiere of "The Christophers," a new Steven Soderbergh film that gives the Oscar nominee his meaties…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:45pm on September 7, 2025

'Task' Creator Brad Ingelsby and Stars Tom Pelphrey and Emilia Jones Unpack Episode 1: From the Haunting Final Shot to the Bloody Drug House Shoot by Brent Lang

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for the series premiere finale of "Task," now streaming in HBO Max. "Task," Brad Ingelsby's follow-up to "Mare of Easttown," starts out lik…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:10pm on September 7, 2025

Eugene Levy and Martin Short on How a 1972 Toronto Production of 'Godspell' Changed the Course of Their Careers and Comedy History by Brent Lang

Would comedy be the same without the 1972 Toronto production of "Godspell"? So many of the performers who turned "SCTV" and "Saturday Night Live" into cultural phenomenons in the '70s and '8…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:43pm on September 6, 2025

Matthew McConaughey on 'The Lost Bus,' Nicolas Cage in 'True Detective' and What It Will Take to Play Rust Cohle Again: 'Fire and Originalit by Brent Lang

"Any character that I play, I always ask, 'What's their monologue?'" Matthew McConaughey says. "Whether it's subtext or whether it's spoken, you gotta have your monologue before you can say …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:15am on September 5, 2025

'The Choral' Star Ralph Fiennes on Learning to Conducting From Cate Blanchett's 'Tár' Teacher and Joining the 'Hunger Games' Franchise by Brent Lang

When Ralph Fiennes wasn't on stage seeing a dagger before him, while starring in a Washington, D.C. production of "MacBeth," he was furiously trying to unlock his inner Leonard Bernstein. Th…

SOURCE: Variety at 6:15pm on September 4, 2025

RuPaul to Star in Action-Comedy Set in 'Drag Race' Universe From Director Adam Shankman, Bleecker Street and World of Wonder by Brent Lang

RuPaul will trade the runway for the big screen, starring in a new and, as yet, untitled action-comedy from "Hairspray" director Adam Shankman. Bleecker Street has teamed up with Emmy-winnin…

SOURCE: Variety at 4:45pm on September 4, 2025

Black Bear to Release Sydney Sweeney Boxing Drama 'Christy' in Height of Awards Season by Brent Lang

"Christy," a sports drama that features a transformative performance from "Euphoria" star Sydney Sweeney as a female boxer, will be released by Black Bear in theaters in the thick of a…

SOURCE: Variety at 3:43pm on September 4, 2025
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