Broadway Cast Announced For Alicia Keys Musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

The casting was announced today by producer AKW Productions. Michael Greif directs, with choreography by Camille A. Watch on Deadline Additional casting will be announced at a later date. Chris Lee and Maleah Joi Moon in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ at The Public TheaterJoan Marcus The musical made its world premiere last fall in a sold-out engagement at The Public Theater. Where a girl can step out of her apartment and find the world....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Philip Newman

California’s U.S. Senate Candidates To Face Off Again At Universal Studios Debate

Senatedebate on Feb. 20 atUniversal StudiosHollywood. NBC4/KNBCandTelemundo52/KVEA are hosting the one-hour debate, which will start at 6 p.m. PT. The debate will be commercial free and simulcast on NBC and Telemundo stations throughout the state. From left: Reps. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter and Barbara Lee and Steve Garvey The debate will be held in partnership with Loyola Marymount University, with Fernando Guerra, professor of political. science and Chicana/o studies representing the university....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · Richard Pineda

Celine Song’s Next Project ‘The Materialists’ Heads To EFM With A24, Dakota Johnson In Talks & More A-List Cast Circling

The rom-com is attracting A-list talent with Dakota Johnson in talks, and Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal circling. The team is aiming to start as early as this spring. Watch on Deadline Were hearing positive things about this one fromEFMbuyers who are sparking to the material. (L-R Celine Song and Dakota JohnsonMatthew Dunivan/Getty Images The project is still coming together and its not clear if there are other financiers at the table....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Michelle Wilkerson

Deadpool Co-Creator Rob Liefeld Is Retiring From Marvel Character After 33 Years

Rob Liefeld, co-creator ofMarvelsDeadpool, is retiring from the character after more than three decades. One of the fun parts about getting older is you could retire from things, so here I am. The hand-eye coordination wont be there forever. Rob Liefeld, the Deadpool co-creatorBennett Raglin / WireImage / Getty Images And that, is saying something! I am retiring from Deadpool.

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Mr. Ronald Lopez

Dominic Cooper & Haley Bennett Join Jason Clarke In ‘The Last Frontier’ Apple TV+ Drama Series

The series received a 10-episode series order in February 2023. Watch on Deadline The series is produced by Apple Studios. Sam Hargrave (Extraction)directs the pilot and serve as executive producer alongside Bokenkamp, DOvidio and Clarke. Dominic Cooper & Haley BennettGetty Images Cooper is repped by WME and Markham, Froggatt & Irwin. The Last Frontieris Bennetts first major TV role. Bennett is repped by WME, Tavistock Wood, and Brecheen Feldman Breimer Silver Thompson....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Amanda Alvarez

Giancarlo Esposito Takes On Andre Braugher’s Role In Netflix’s ‘The Residence’; Al Franken Playing Senator Among Other Cast Additions

Wynter, a lead opposite Adubo thatpreviously was played by Braugher. The duo then starred together in the 2000 follow-up TV movie. The series had been slated to return to production January 2. Giancarlo Esposito & Andre BraugherNathan Johnson/Jeff Lipsky Braughers scenes will be reshot with Esposito. He is repped by Josh Kesselman of Sugar23, CAA, Jackoway Austen Tyerman and imPRint. Al Franken, Andrew Friedman & Julian McMahonCourtesy/Robyn Von Swank/Getty

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Antonio Adams

Greg Finley Dies: Prolific ‘Robotech’, ‘Men In Black II’ Voiceover Actor Was 76

His death was announced by his son, Guy Finley. (ADR, or automated dialogue replacement, refers to the re-recording of dialogue in postproduction). Much of his work through the decades was as part of Barbara Harris voice casting company The Looping Group. Greg Finley, ‘Robotech’Courtesy The couple moved to Boise, Idaho, in 2015 to be closer to family. Memorial services, in Boise and Los Angeles, will be held in early spring.

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · William Odom

Henry Cavill Says He’s “Not A Fan” Of Sex Scenes: “I Think Sometimes They’re Overused”

Henry Cavillhas some opinions about sex scenes, and he is not a fan of them. During the podcast, Vaughn said he didnt understand scenes and Cavill added, I also dont understand them. Im not a fan. Henry CavillWiktor Szymanowicz/Anadolu/Getty Images I think sometimes theyre overused these days. Its when you have a sense that youre going Is this really necessary? Or is it just people with less clothing on? But what is this doing for us?...

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Ruth Smith

Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones To Star In ‘Jockey’ Helmer Clint Bentley’s ‘Train Dreams’; Black Bear Introducing To Buyers At EFM

Black Bears John Friedberg is exec producing along with Kwedar, Casey Affleck, and Scott Hinckley. Picture is being fully financed by Black Bear, with WME Independent be handling U.S. sales. Production kicks off in the state of Washington in April. Joel Edgerton, Felicity JonesGetty Images Bentley is coming off great success with his directorial debutJockey, which won Sundances U.S.

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Daryl Lloyd

Legally Lovin’ It: McDonald’s Defeats Byron Allen’s $100M Ad-Spending Suit; Mogul Plans Appeal

Byron Allenis not having what you would call a legal Happy Meal right now. The court notes that Defendants Vice President of U.S. McDonalds decidedly did not take a low-key reaction to its court win. We disagree with the decision, plaintiffs attorney Louis Skip Miller said in a statement to Deadline. This lawsuit seeks to uphold that law. Were going to appeal this decision. It in no way affects Allen Medias lawsuit pending in federal court for racial discrimination in contracting for advertising....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Kristina Floyd

Netflix, Aggregate Set Jimmy Warden-scripted Comedy ‘The Chaperone’ As Jason Bateman, Will Speck & Josh Gordon Reteam

Pic will be produced by Bateman and Michael CostigansAggregate Films, with AFs Amanda Anka also producing. Gordon & Speck will also produce through their Speck Gordon Inc. banner. Cocaine BearsJimmy Warden will write the screenplay, and they are keeping plot specifics under wraps. Jason Bateman, Will Speck & Josh GordonMichael Buckner for Deadline/Getty Images This marks the third collaboration between Bateman and Speck & Gordon, after they teamed onThe SwitchandOffice Christmas Party....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Chad Abbott

Over $150K Raised For Family Of Crew Member Who Died On Marvel Studios’ ‘Wonder Man’ Set – Update

Help if youre able, its greatly appreciated. Everyone in the IA family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss. A GoFundMe page to raise money for Osorios family has been set up. Juan “Spike” OsorioIATSE Anyone wishing to donate canaccess it by clicking here. Williams goes to work for the villain Baron Zemo who gives him ionic talents, that being extreme strength. Once an adversary of the Avengers, Wonder Man ultimately teams with them....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Mary Gallagher

Picture Tree International Boards Swedish 1930s Religious Cult Drama ‘Raptures’ – EFM

The cast features Jessica Grabowsky (Midnight Sun), Jakob Ohrman (Kikka! Delivery is expected for in Fall/Winter 2024 with Scandinavian Film Distribution attached as Nordic distributor alongside B-Plan for Finland. The film is supported by the Swedish Film Institute, The Finnish Film Foundation and Business Finland. RapturesPTI Rapturesmarks PTIs fourth Nordic acquisition ahead of the upcoming EPM. PTI is also selling Rotterdam and Gothenburg titles peasant sagaStormskerry Majaby Tiina Lymi and political satireThe Missileby Miia Tervo....

February 7, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Krista Ali