Almost six months after Bill Murray’s alleged “inappropriate behaviour” on the set of Being Mortal led to the production being shut down, details of the incident have emerged.
Being Mortal is Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, and is based on surgeon Atul Gawande’s 2014 book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. As well as directing, Ansari – who helms his own Netflix show Master of None – wrote and was set to star in the film, alongside Seth Rogen.
In a new report from Puck writer Eriq Gardner, multiple sources describe Murray, 72, allegedly straddling and kissing a “much younger” female production staffer who “interpreted his actions as entirely sexual” and was “horrified”.
The woman is not named, but the writer claims she is not actor Keke Palmer, who also stars in the film, as has been speculated.
Gardner writes: “This much younger woman, Murray felt, had been flirting with him.
Being Mortal is Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, and is based on surgeon Atul Gawande’s 2014 book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. As well as directing, Ansari – who helms his own Netflix show Master of None – wrote and was set to star in the film, alongside Seth Rogen.
In a new report from Puck writer Eriq Gardner, multiple sources describe Murray, 72, allegedly straddling and kissing a “much younger” female production staffer who “interpreted his actions as entirely sexual” and was “horrified”.
The woman is not named, but the writer claims she is not actor Keke Palmer, who also stars in the film, as has been speculated.
Gardner writes: “This much younger woman, Murray felt, had been flirting with him.
- 10/11/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
Almost six months after Bill Murray’s alleged “inappropriate behaviour” on the set of Being Mortal led to the production being shut down, details of the incident have emerged.
Being Mortal is Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, and is based on surgeon Atul Gawande’s 2014 book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. As well as directing, Ansari – who helms his own Netflix show Master of None – wrote and was set to star in the film, alongside Seth Rogen.
In a new report from Puck writer Eriq Gardner, multiple sources describe Murray, 72, allegedly straddling and kissing a “much younger” female production staffer who “interpreted his actions as entirely sexual” and was “horrified”.
The woman is not named, but the writer claims she is not actor Keke Palmer, who also stars in the film, as has been speculated.
Gardner writes: “This much younger woman, Murray felt, had been flirting with him.
Being Mortal is Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, and is based on surgeon Atul Gawande’s 2014 book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. As well as directing, Ansari – who helms his own Netflix show Master of None – wrote and was set to star in the film, alongside Seth Rogen.
In a new report from Puck writer Eriq Gardner, multiple sources describe Murray, 72, allegedly straddling and kissing a “much younger” female production staffer who “interpreted his actions as entirely sexual” and was “horrified”.
The woman is not named, but the writer claims she is not actor Keke Palmer, who also stars in the film, as has been speculated.
Gardner writes: “This much younger woman, Murray felt, had been flirting with him.
- 10/11/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - Film
Aziz Ansari is making his feature directorial debut with an untitled dramedy for Searchlight, based on the 2014 non-fiction book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by surgeon Atul Gawande, in which he’ll star alongside Oscar nominee Bill Murray, Deadline has confirmed.
Gawande’s #1 New York Times bestseller tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending. Details with regard to the film’s plot and the characters to be played by Ansari and Murray have not been disclosed.
Ansari wrote the script and will produce alongside Youree Henley, with Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey overseeing the project for Searchlight. The film is slated for theatrical release in 2023.
“Aziz Ansari is an incredible talent and, with this script, he brings a singular combination of insightful humor and pathos,...
Gawande’s #1 New York Times bestseller tackles the hardest challenge of his profession: how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending. Details with regard to the film’s plot and the characters to be played by Ansari and Murray have not been disclosed.
Ansari wrote the script and will produce alongside Youree Henley, with Taylor Friedman and Cameron Chidsey overseeing the project for Searchlight. The film is slated for theatrical release in 2023.
“Aziz Ansari is an incredible talent and, with this script, he brings a singular combination of insightful humor and pathos,...
- 2/22/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Randall Wallace is set to direct the action-adventure thriller The Swiss Guard off his screenplay. Cameras will roll this fall in Rome, and casting is already underway.
The project is set in the modern-day Vatican and centers around a plot to kidnap the newly installed Pope who has committed himself to total reform of the Church and its finances. When a corps of assassins enter the Vatican, all that stands between them and their mission is a woman, the first female Swiss Guard, who has just
been summoned by the Pope to help him confront a mysterious past and a dangerous future.
Wallace will also produce along with Bruce Hendricks, former President of Production at The Walt Disney Studios. Steve Beeks, the former co-President of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, will serve as EP. Clair de Lune Films is pic’s principal financier.
Wallace said, “The Swiss Guard is exactly the...
The project is set in the modern-day Vatican and centers around a plot to kidnap the newly installed Pope who has committed himself to total reform of the Church and its finances. When a corps of assassins enter the Vatican, all that stands between them and their mission is a woman, the first female Swiss Guard, who has just
been summoned by the Pope to help him confront a mysterious past and a dangerous future.
Wallace will also produce along with Bruce Hendricks, former President of Production at The Walt Disney Studios. Steve Beeks, the former co-President of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, will serve as EP. Clair de Lune Films is pic’s principal financier.
Wallace said, “The Swiss Guard is exactly the...
- 3/10/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
APA has signed Mary Lambert, the director of the original Pet Sematary.
Lambert, whose additional credits include Pet Sematary Two, Siesta, The In Crowd and Face of Evil; is currently helming the Netflix holiday romantic comedy A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes.
Lambert’s 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel remains the highest grossing horror film directed by a woman.
The director has helmed a number of music videos for some of music’s most notable figures including Debbie Harry, Janet Jackson and Madonna.
In addition to feature films and music videos, Lambert has directed a number of documentaries including 14 Women, Bobby Brown His Prerogative and Trading Places.
The filmmaker has also ventured into the TV realm, helming episodes for Arrow, The Blacklist, Strange Frequency and Tales from the Crypt.
Lambert continues to be managed by Pebble Entertainment, and by attorney David Nochimson.
Lambert, whose additional credits include Pet Sematary Two, Siesta, The In Crowd and Face of Evil; is currently helming the Netflix holiday romantic comedy A Castle For Christmas starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes.
Lambert’s 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel remains the highest grossing horror film directed by a woman.
The director has helmed a number of music videos for some of music’s most notable figures including Debbie Harry, Janet Jackson and Madonna.
In addition to feature films and music videos, Lambert has directed a number of documentaries including 14 Women, Bobby Brown His Prerogative and Trading Places.
The filmmaker has also ventured into the TV realm, helming episodes for Arrow, The Blacklist, Strange Frequency and Tales from the Crypt.
Lambert continues to be managed by Pebble Entertainment, and by attorney David Nochimson.
- 10/5/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Anne Hathaway and Bill Murray are starring in the canine drama “Bum’s Rush,” with Robert Duvall in talks to come on board.
Rocket Science announced the castings on Tuesday at the virtual Cannes Market. CAA Media Finance represents the domestic rights, with Rocket Science handling international sales.
Aaron Schneider, who directed the upcoming Tom Hanks war drama “Greyhound” and “Get Low,” is helming “Bum’s Rush” from C. Gaby Mitchell’s screenplay. The story focuses on the relationship between Hathaway’s boot maker and a stray dog named Bum (to be voiced by Murray). The two find themselves at a serious crossroads that will change both their hearts and minds in ways they can hardly imagine.
Sarah Green, whose credits include “Loving” and “Tree of Life,” will produce with Mitchell and Schneider. The film will shoot on location in Santa Barbara and New Mexico.
“I am so happy to...
Rocket Science announced the castings on Tuesday at the virtual Cannes Market. CAA Media Finance represents the domestic rights, with Rocket Science handling international sales.
Aaron Schneider, who directed the upcoming Tom Hanks war drama “Greyhound” and “Get Low,” is helming “Bum’s Rush” from C. Gaby Mitchell’s screenplay. The story focuses on the relationship between Hathaway’s boot maker and a stray dog named Bum (to be voiced by Murray). The two find themselves at a serious crossroads that will change both their hearts and minds in ways they can hardly imagine.
Sarah Green, whose credits include “Loving” and “Tree of Life,” will produce with Mitchell and Schneider. The film will shoot on location in Santa Barbara and New Mexico.
“I am so happy to...
- 6/23/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
I have learned that Syfy is developing Nightbreed, a TV series based on Clive Barker’s short-story collection Cabal, which the prominent horror writer and visual artist previously adapted as the 1990 movie Nightbreed.
The project hails from Barker, writer Josh Stolberg, Morgan Creek Entertainment, whose feature division produced the Nightbreed movie, and Universal Cable Prods.
Written by Stolberg, Nightbreed explores race relations in America, only the races are Humans and Monsters. It follows a group of underground half-human/half-monsters seeking to find a new refuge and home after their original hiding place is destroyed. Leading these efforts is a recently turned reluctant hero who not only is adjusting to his new supernatural status but also is dealing with the grief and mystery surrounding the death of his fiancée. Will this group band together despite being hunted and persecuted by humans who find their “otherness” to be frightening?...
The project hails from Barker, writer Josh Stolberg, Morgan Creek Entertainment, whose feature division produced the Nightbreed movie, and Universal Cable Prods.
Written by Stolberg, Nightbreed explores race relations in America, only the races are Humans and Monsters. It follows a group of underground half-human/half-monsters seeking to find a new refuge and home after their original hiding place is destroyed. Leading these efforts is a recently turned reluctant hero who not only is adjusting to his new supernatural status but also is dealing with the grief and mystery surrounding the death of his fiancée. Will this group band together despite being hunted and persecuted by humans who find their “otherness” to be frightening?...
- 6/22/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
John McTiernan is set to direct the Las Vegas action thriller "High Stakes" for Persistent Entertainment and Velvet Octopus.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
John McTiernan is set to direct the Las Vegas action thriller "High Stakes" for Persistent Entertainment and Velvet Octopus.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
Penned by Ronnie Christensen, the story revolves around two friends who find themselves in over their heads when they realize they are the living collateral of a high-stakes bet.
Matt Rhodes, Judd Payne and Keri Selig are producing the project, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall in Shreveport, La., and Las Vegas.
ICM's international and independent film division packaged the project and will handle North American rights.
"Stakes" marks the second collaboration between Christensen and Persistent. The first is Sony's upcoming thriller "Passengers", starring Patrick Wilson and Anne Hathaway.
McTiernan, whose credits include "Die Hard", "Die Hard: With a Vengeance" and "The Thomas Crown Affair", most recently directed the John Travolta-Samuel L. Jackson starrer "Basic".
He is repped by ICM, manager Ron Mardigian and attorney David Nochimson.
Christensen is repped by ICM, manager Selig and attorney Neil Meyer.
After spending a little more than a year at CAA, helmer Lasse Hallstrom has returned to UTA for representation. The Oscar-nominated director, whose latest effort, The Hoax, is in theaters, is developing the romantic comedy Sammy for Columbia Pictures. His credits also include The Cider House Rules, The Shipping News and Chocolat. His producing partner Leslie Holleran also will be handled by UTA. Hallstrom is also repped by attorney David Nochimson.
30 Rock star Alec Baldwin also left CAA on Tuesday, the agency confirmed. The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, whose recent film credits include The Departed and Running With Scissors, recently won a Golden Globe for his role on the NBC comedy 30 Rock. He continues to be managed by N2N Entertainment.
30 Rock star Alec Baldwin also left CAA on Tuesday, the agency confirmed. The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actor, whose recent film credits include The Departed and Running With Scissors, recently won a Golden Globe for his role on the NBC comedy 30 Rock. He continues to be managed by N2N Entertainment.
- 4/25/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lasse Hallstrom is attached to direct Columbia Pictures' romantic comedy "Sammy".
Penned by Delia Ephron, the story kicks off when a woman who can sense what animals are thinking meets a man who claims to have the same relationship with dead people.
Laurence Mark is producing through his Sony-based shingle alongside Ephron. Hallstrom's producing partner Leslie Holleran also is set to produce, contingent upon Hallstrom directing.
Matt Tolmach, Amy Baer and Adam Milano are overseeing for the studio.
Hallstrom, whose credits include "The Shipping News", "Chocolat" and "The Cider House Rules", most recently helmed the Heath Ledger starrer "Casanova". The Oscar-nominated director's upcoming film is "The Hoax", starring Richard Gere.
He is repped by CAA and attorney David Nochimson.
Penned by Delia Ephron, the story kicks off when a woman who can sense what animals are thinking meets a man who claims to have the same relationship with dead people.
Laurence Mark is producing through his Sony-based shingle alongside Ephron. Hallstrom's producing partner Leslie Holleran also is set to produce, contingent upon Hallstrom directing.
Matt Tolmach, Amy Baer and Adam Milano are overseeing for the studio.
Hallstrom, whose credits include "The Shipping News", "Chocolat" and "The Cider House Rules", most recently helmed the Heath Ledger starrer "Casanova". The Oscar-nominated director's upcoming film is "The Hoax", starring Richard Gere.
He is repped by CAA and attorney David Nochimson.
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