Exclusive: Robyn Cara (Bodkin) has been cast in a series regular role in USA Network’s The Rainmaker, based on the John Grisham novel of the same name.
From showrunner and executive producer Michael Seitzman, the Lionsgate and Bloomhouse series follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) who, fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) and his law school girlfriend Sarah Plankmore (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss (Lana Parrilla) and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.
Cara will portray Kelly Riker, a lonely young woman trapped in an abusive marriage who befriends her neighbor, Rudy. In the 1997 film The Rainmaker from director Francis Ford Coppola, Kelly was famously portrayed by Claire Danes.
The previously announced cast also includes P.J. Byrne in the role of Deck Shifflet, a no-filter, shoot-from-the-hip law school grad who failed the bar seven times.
From showrunner and executive producer Michael Seitzman, the Lionsgate and Bloomhouse series follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) who, fresh out of law school, goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) and his law school girlfriend Sarah Plankmore (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss (Lana Parrilla) and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.
Cara will portray Kelly Riker, a lonely young woman trapped in an abusive marriage who befriends her neighbor, Rudy. In the 1997 film The Rainmaker from director Francis Ford Coppola, Kelly was famously portrayed by Claire Danes.
The previously announced cast also includes P.J. Byrne in the role of Deck Shifflet, a no-filter, shoot-from-the-hip law school grad who failed the bar seven times.
- 9/4/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: “Plan to leave something behind so your name’ll live on / no matter what the game lives on,” says Nas on his 1999 album Nastradamus, and now the revered rapper is making some moves in a new game.
Chess to be precise. Chess at the highest level.
Nas has teamed up with Power Universe EP Mark Canton for a TV series based on the life and victories of Maurice Ashley, the first Black International Chess Grandmaster. In conjunction with Ordinary Angels producers Green Hummingbird Entertainment and producer Alexandra Renee-Scott, the plan is for an NYC-set eight-episode initial season depicting Ashley’s barrier breaking journey, I’ve learned
“I’m grateful to be part of bringing Maurice Ashley’s incredible life to the screen,” Nas said today of the project. “His story is one of greatness and his perseverance will continue to inspire the next generation of thinkers.” Former Columbia Pictures...
Chess to be precise. Chess at the highest level.
Nas has teamed up with Power Universe EP Mark Canton for a TV series based on the life and victories of Maurice Ashley, the first Black International Chess Grandmaster. In conjunction with Ordinary Angels producers Green Hummingbird Entertainment and producer Alexandra Renee-Scott, the plan is for an NYC-set eight-episode initial season depicting Ashley’s barrier breaking journey, I’ve learned
“I’m grateful to be part of bringing Maurice Ashley’s incredible life to the screen,” Nas said today of the project. “His story is one of greatness and his perseverance will continue to inspire the next generation of thinkers.” Former Columbia Pictures...
- 3/6/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Chinese megastar Fan Bingbing (The 355) has been tapped to star opposite Liam Neeson in Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky, the sequel to Jonathan Hensleigh’s 2021 actioner The Ice Road.
Currently in production, the film sees Neeson returns as ‘big-rig’ ice road driver Mike McCann who, honoring his late brother’s last wish, travels to Nepal to scatter his ashes on Mt. Everest. While on a packed tour bus traversing the deadly 12,000 ft. terrain of the infamous Road to the Sky, McCann and his mountain guide encounter a group of Nepalese mercenaries and must fight not only to save themselves and the busload of innocent travelers, but also the local villagers’ homeland.
Fan portrays Dhani, a veteran Mt. Everest guide with multiple ascents whose indigenous knowledge and extraordinary yet unlikely fighting skills add a unique bend to Mike’s survival and unexpected quest for justice.
Following the original film’s sale,...
Currently in production, the film sees Neeson returns as ‘big-rig’ ice road driver Mike McCann who, honoring his late brother’s last wish, travels to Nepal to scatter his ashes on Mt. Everest. While on a packed tour bus traversing the deadly 12,000 ft. terrain of the infamous Road to the Sky, McCann and his mountain guide encounter a group of Nepalese mercenaries and must fight not only to save themselves and the busload of innocent travelers, but also the local villagers’ homeland.
Fan portrays Dhani, a veteran Mt. Everest guide with multiple ascents whose indigenous knowledge and extraordinary yet unlikely fighting skills add a unique bend to Mike’s survival and unexpected quest for justice.
Following the original film’s sale,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Coming out on top of a multi-studio bidding war, Apple Original Films has landed Two for the Money, a heist thriller to star Charlize Theron and Daniel Craig, with Justin Lin set to direct.
Dan Mazeau, who worked with Lin to co-write Fast X, is penning the script for the project, which is in development.
While plot details are being kept safely behind a laser trip-wire security system, the story follows the evolution of a relationship between two career thieves, to be played by Theron and Craig, over the course of three big jobs.
Theron will produce via her Denver & Delilah banner, Lin through his Perfect Storm Entertainment, along with Jeff Kirschenbaum and Joe Roth of Rk Films. Rk has also worked on certain Fast flicks, including Fast X.
Fast X is the unlikely starting point for Two for the Money. Lin and Mazeau came up with the idea for...
Dan Mazeau, who worked with Lin to co-write Fast X, is penning the script for the project, which is in development.
While plot details are being kept safely behind a laser trip-wire security system, the story follows the evolution of a relationship between two career thieves, to be played by Theron and Craig, over the course of three big jobs.
Theron will produce via her Denver & Delilah banner, Lin through his Perfect Storm Entertainment, along with Jeff Kirschenbaum and Joe Roth of Rk Films. Rk has also worked on certain Fast flicks, including Fast X.
Fast X is the unlikely starting point for Two for the Money. Lin and Mazeau came up with the idea for...
- 12/8/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a one-day delay and amidst whispers of settlement talks, Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation trial against Fox News is set to begin Tuesday in Wilmington, De.
So, with final jury selection having just started and then opening statements looming before Judge Eric M. Davis, what are the main issues in Dominion vs. Fox? What are the stakes? Who are the players? Could Fox win?
We have some answers.
Leaving aside the chatter about the fate of the crown jewel of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, the mogul’s own legacy and the future of news coverage in an age of disinformation, the trial could ultimately come down to the First Amendment for defendant Fox News and who knew what and when for Dominion. That said, after all the motions and depositions, there is every reason to expect this trial will be chock-full of moments of drama, with the 92-year-old...
So, with final jury selection having just started and then opening statements looming before Judge Eric M. Davis, what are the main issues in Dominion vs. Fox? What are the stakes? Who are the players? Could Fox win?
We have some answers.
Leaving aside the chatter about the fate of the crown jewel of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, the mogul’s own legacy and the future of news coverage in an age of disinformation, the trial could ultimately come down to the First Amendment for defendant Fox News and who knew what and when for Dominion. That said, after all the motions and depositions, there is every reason to expect this trial will be chock-full of moments of drama, with the 92-year-old...
- 4/18/2023
- by Ted Johnson and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Principal photography has begun on Take My Hand, a romantic drama feature starring Radha Mitchell (Finding Neverland), Adam Demos (UnReal), Bart Edwards (The Witcher), Meg Fraser (Bloody Hell) and former Big Brother contestant Xavier Molyneux making his film debut.
Former Neighbours star and singer Natalie Bassingthwaite (Elvis) is also among cast.
Director Raftopolous co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Paterson (2067) based on the true love story between himself and his current wife.
Take My Hand follows vibrant young Australian woman Laura, who forges a successful banking career in London and seemingly has the perfect marriage. Her world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and her husband starts to show his true colors. When a tragic accident leaves her a widowed mother with three sons, she returns home to Australia, and is reunited with Michael, a high school friend and a divorcee with one daughter, who...
Former Neighbours star and singer Natalie Bassingthwaite (Elvis) is also among cast.
Director Raftopolous co-wrote the screenplay with Dave Paterson (2067) based on the true love story between himself and his current wife.
Take My Hand follows vibrant young Australian woman Laura, who forges a successful banking career in London and seemingly has the perfect marriage. Her world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and her husband starts to show his true colors. When a tragic accident leaves her a widowed mother with three sons, she returns home to Australia, and is reunited with Michael, a high school friend and a divorcee with one daughter, who...
- 3/23/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Glynn Turman (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and Sonita Henry (Krypton) are joining the cast of Black Cake, Hulu’s drama from Marissa Jo Cerar, Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films, and Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment.
Turman will play Charles Mitch, a successful lawyer in Newport Beach, Calif. whose top priority is to honor the final wishes of his dear friend and client Eleanor Bennett after she loses her battle to cancer. As Charles works with Eleanor’s family to complete her requests, he is persistent to keep the family together while simultaneously working through his own private grief. Turman is a series regular.
Henry will recur as Mabel Martin, a well renowned food expert, who enjoys a successful and quiet life with her son and her beloved parents. When her world is upended by a shattering revelation, she’ll be forced to question everything she has believed about her family,...
Turman will play Charles Mitch, a successful lawyer in Newport Beach, Calif. whose top priority is to honor the final wishes of his dear friend and client Eleanor Bennett after she loses her battle to cancer. As Charles works with Eleanor’s family to complete her requests, he is persistent to keep the family together while simultaneously working through his own private grief. Turman is a series regular.
Henry will recur as Mabel Martin, a well renowned food expert, who enjoys a successful and quiet life with her son and her beloved parents. When her world is upended by a shattering revelation, she’ll be forced to question everything she has believed about her family,...
- 8/10/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
What does mommy take calls in her closest? Why is daddy always on Zoom with celebrities? A year into the pandemic, The Hollywood Reporter got a handful of industry execs to ask their kids what they think they do for a living. Here’s what they had to say:
Glaser Weil partner Jill Basinger’s 16-year-old son, Nicholas:
“Argue with people on the phone.”
CAA co-head of TV talent Jaime Feld’s 5-year-old daughter, Zoe:
“You say you work, but really all you do is talk, talk, talk.”
UCP president Beatrice Springborn’s 8-year-old daughter, Poppy:
“My mom ...
Glaser Weil partner Jill Basinger’s 16-year-old son, Nicholas:
“Argue with people on the phone.”
CAA co-head of TV talent Jaime Feld’s 5-year-old daughter, Zoe:
“You say you work, but really all you do is talk, talk, talk.”
UCP president Beatrice Springborn’s 8-year-old daughter, Poppy:
“My mom ...
- 3/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What does mommy take calls in her closest? Why is daddy always on Zoom with celebrities? A year into the pandemic, The Hollywood Reporter got a handful of industry execs to ask their kids what they think they do for a living. Here’s what they had to say:
Glaser Weil partner Jill Basinger’s 16-year-old son, Nicholas:
“Argue with people on the phone.”
CAA co-head of TV talent Jaime Feld’s 5-year-old daughter, Zoe:
“You say you work, but really all you do is talk, talk, talk.”
UCP president Beatrice Springborn’s 8-year-old daughter, Poppy:
“My mom ...
Glaser Weil partner Jill Basinger’s 16-year-old son, Nicholas:
“Argue with people on the phone.”
CAA co-head of TV talent Jaime Feld’s 5-year-old daughter, Zoe:
“You say you work, but really all you do is talk, talk, talk.”
UCP president Beatrice Springborn’s 8-year-old daughter, Poppy:
“My mom ...
- 3/18/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Like any producer worth their salt, Rodrigo Teixeira tried to make a deal to solve a problem. When those December 14 talks in the fraud lawsuits from Sao Paulo financier Luiz Mussnich failed, the Call My By Your Name producer hit back in court with a hardcore motion to dismiss.
“With his Complaint in the present action, Plaintiff Luiz Mussnich, a Brazilian citizen residing in Brazil, spews vindictive personal attacks against Defendant Rodrigo Teixeira, another Brazilian citizen residing in Brazil, claiming that Plaintiff’s association with Defendant Teixeira and Rt Features has ruined Plaintiff’s self-proclaimed ‘strong reputation’ as a ‘professional’ in the management of finances,” says the December 21 filing in federal court from the Rt Features and his Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen & Shapiro lawyers (read it here).
“However, Plaintiff disregards his own unsavory history,” the motion to toss Mussnich’s $16 million case out says. “The crucial fact Plaintiff intentionally...
“With his Complaint in the present action, Plaintiff Luiz Mussnich, a Brazilian citizen residing in Brazil, spews vindictive personal attacks against Defendant Rodrigo Teixeira, another Brazilian citizen residing in Brazil, claiming that Plaintiff’s association with Defendant Teixeira and Rt Features has ruined Plaintiff’s self-proclaimed ‘strong reputation’ as a ‘professional’ in the management of finances,” says the December 21 filing in federal court from the Rt Features and his Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen & Shapiro lawyers (read it here).
“However, Plaintiff disregards his own unsavory history,” the motion to toss Mussnich’s $16 million case out says. “The crucial fact Plaintiff intentionally...
- 12/23/2020
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Glaser Weil Llp has added Douglas Stone in its Century City office as partner and cochair of the Entertainment Department.
Stone represents actor Daniel Craig and Dean Devlin and his production company, Electric Entertainment, among others. A transactional attorney, he regularly represents actors, writers, and directors.
“I am delighted that the talented Doug Stone is bringing his wide ranging legal and entertainment expertise to our firm,” said Barbara M. Rubin, partner and cochair of the Entertainment Department.
In addition to representing talent clients, Stone has extensive experience working with producers, financiers, filmmakers, and production companies in the independent film and television world. He has also represented numerous films for the sale of distribution rights, as well as executive producing and packaging feature film projects, including the film Short Term 12.
“With the Firm’s reputation of successfully representing entertainment clients, Doug is a welcome addition to our transactional entertainment practice, and...
Stone represents actor Daniel Craig and Dean Devlin and his production company, Electric Entertainment, among others. A transactional attorney, he regularly represents actors, writers, and directors.
“I am delighted that the talented Doug Stone is bringing his wide ranging legal and entertainment expertise to our firm,” said Barbara M. Rubin, partner and cochair of the Entertainment Department.
In addition to representing talent clients, Stone has extensive experience working with producers, financiers, filmmakers, and production companies in the independent film and television world. He has also represented numerous films for the sale of distribution rights, as well as executive producing and packaging feature film projects, including the film Short Term 12.
“With the Firm’s reputation of successfully representing entertainment clients, Doug is a welcome addition to our transactional entertainment practice, and...
- 10/16/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
(Updated With Seth Byers Details) Nearly two years after he was shown the door at Universal following undisclosed “inappropriate conduct” allegations, the studio’s former president of marketing Josh Goldstine has emerged with his name cleared and his bank account apparently quite healthy. While nowhere up in the eight digit pay out range, fired Universal Evp, Creative Strategy and Research, Seth Byers has also emerged from the dark shadow of his termination back in early 2018.
After months of declarations and depositions, a behind-closed-doors arbitration ruling more than a week ago determined that then Jeff Shell- and Donna Langley-run Universal Pictures rushed to judgment against the long-serving exec and Byers in 2018. Whether in the #MeToo wheelhouse or not, the precise details of why Byers was axed and Goldstine was fired in March 2018 after the latter was placed on administrative leave a month before remained unrevealed.
Sources have confirmed to...
After months of declarations and depositions, a behind-closed-doors arbitration ruling more than a week ago determined that then Jeff Shell- and Donna Langley-run Universal Pictures rushed to judgment against the long-serving exec and Byers in 2018. Whether in the #MeToo wheelhouse or not, the precise details of why Byers was axed and Goldstine was fired in March 2018 after the latter was placed on administrative leave a month before remained unrevealed.
Sources have confirmed to...
- 1/20/2020
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Guess investigation into Kate Upton's sexual harassment allegations against co-founder Paul Marciano has hit another roadblock -- Kate's witness is refusing to cooperate. As we reported ... Kate has already said she won't talk to the lawyers investigating for Guess. She's pissed Guess initially hired Marciano's personal law firm for the probe, and even though Guess has now brought in a new independent firm, Glaser Weil, Kate's still pissed about what she calls "smoke and mirrors" tactics.
- 3/16/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kate Upton has refused to be interviewed by a lawyer who was hired by the Special Committee of the Board Directors of Guess to investigate her claim Chief Creative Officer Paul Marciano sexually assaulted her. Upton had said publicly she would cooperate with the Guess investigation, but then changed her position when she learned the law firm that was involved in the probe was Marciano's personal law firm. She called it "smoke and mirrors" and...
- 3/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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