Pete Davidson is in talks to star with Nicholas Hoult in Amazon MGM Studios‘ upcoming movie How To Rob a Bank, directed by David Leitch. The film, set for a theatrical release, promises thrilling heist action akin to Leitch’s previous work like Bullet Train and Deadpool 2. Plot details are currently undisclosed. (Deadline)
Universal Pictures is fast-tracking a feature film comedy about a country western star from Judd Apatow and Glen Powell. Apatow will direct, and Powell will star in and co-write the film. No other details about the project have been revealed. Apatow’s history with Universal includes hits like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Trainwreck. (Variety)
Amazon Prime Video will develop the upcoming Pacific Rim TV series, which will serve as a prequel to the film franchise. Plot details are under wraps, but the potential for new feature films still exists. The franchise, including films, an anime series, and other media, began in 2013 with the first film directed by Guillermo del Toro. (Variety)
New York City restaurateur Keith McNally recalled the difficult behavior of singer Patti Smith and her then-boyfriend, artist Robert Mapplethorpe, at his 1970s restaurant. Smith was allegedly rude, reducing a waitress to tears. McNally details their visits in his memoir, contrasting Smith’s behavior with Mapplethorpe’s respectful attitude. (Yahoo!)
Karla Sofía Gascón, the first trans performer nominated for an Oscar, is set to star as a psychiatrist embodying God and the devil in Italian drama The Life Lift. Vincent Gallo is also among the cast. Gascón faced controversy after offensive social media posts surfaced, impacting her awards season journey and relationship with the industry. (The Guardian)
Lucas Bravo will return as Gabriel in Season 5 of Emily in Paris after speculation about his participation. The confirmed returning cast includes Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, and others. Production will begin in Rome, moving to Paris for a 2025 premiere, with Darren Star overseeing the show’s production. (The Wrap)
Netflix will release the final season of The Sandman in two parts, with the first six episodes premiering on July 3 and the other five on July 24. The season’s thrilling conclusion includes a big reunion for Dream (Tom Sturridge). The decision to end the show was made amid sexual misconduct allegations against author Neil Gaiman. (Variety)
Piper Perabo is joining Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 in a recurring role as Jenna Gatlin, a devoted mother to Dylan. Jenna’s daughter undergoes a high-risk surgery at Grey Sloan. Perabo will debut on the May 1st episode, continuing on May 8th and May 15th, as Amelia, Winston, Jules, Jo, and Link navigate personal and medical challenges. (Deadline)
