Last Looks: Glen Powell Joins Ron Howard Film, Harold & Kumar Sequel, and More!

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Film Development 🗒️

• Glenn Close and Billy Porter join the cast of ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’ (more)
• Glen Powell will star in an untitled firefighter drama for Amazon MGM, directed by Ron Howard and written by Christina Hodson. (more)
• Tom Rhys Harries will star as the shape-shifting villain in DC Studios’ ‘Clayface,’ set to hit theaters September 11, 2026. (more)
• Druski is teaming with Kenya Barris on a comedy feature based on his viral short ‘The Diggers,’ set in a dysfunctional funeral home. (more)
• Nikki Glaser sells a MASH-inspired comedy to Paramount, set to star, produce, and co-write the nostalgic rom-com twist. (more)
• ‘Harold & Kumar’ sequel is in the works at Lionsgate, with ‘Cobra Kai’ creators set to write, direct, and produce. (more)
• Amazon MGM acquires shark thriller ‘Survive,’ about a mother and daughter stranded on a cliff, from writer Ian Levy and Premeditated Productions. (more)
• Amazon MGM lands Harrison Query’s short story ‘Code Black,’ with Jake Gyllenhaal in talks to star in and produce the political thriller. (more)
• Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira are starring in ‘Anima,’ a sci-fi road movie now filming for celluloid-only outfit Kebrado. (more)
• Rodrigue Huart will write and direct ‘Suffer Little Children’ for Paramount, a reimagining of the cult horror film ‘Who Can Kill a Child?’ (more)
• ‘ParaNorman’ returns to theaters Halloween 2025 with a remastered re-release and a new short voiced by Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick. (more)
• Paramount Animation and Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort are developing ‘I Eat Poop,’ with Josh Cooley in talks to direct the animated adaptation. (more)
• Juliana Canfield has been cast as the female lead in Warner Bros.’ upcoming action-thriller film ‘F.A.S.T.,’ written by Taylor Sheridan. (more)
• Amazon is developing conspiracy comedy ‘Off Fairfax’ from Rell Battle, the Lester brothers, and Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media. (more)
• Pixar has announced ‘Gatto,’ a Venice-set animated film from ‘Luca’ director Enrico Casarosa, slated for summer 2027. (more)
• Darren Aronofsky is in talks to direct A24’s upcoming film ‘Breakthrough,’ starring Dwayne Johnson as a manipulative motivational guru. (more)
• Matthew McConaughey is in talks to star in Skydance’s ‘Mike Hammer,’ reuniting with ‘True Detective’ creator Nic Pizzolatto for the reboot. (more)

TV Development 📺

• 50 Cent launches his ‘50 Cent Action’ channel in the UK via Prime Video, marking its first international expansion. (more)
• Desi Banks is developing a sitcom with BET Studios based on his stand-up, blending comedy, fatherhood, and fame. (more)
• ‘Land of the Lost’ is getting a reboot at Netflix, with Legendary Television reviving the cult 1970s sci-fi adventure series. (more)
• ‘Tucci in Italy’ is renewed for S2 at Nat Geo. (more)
• American Love Story will premiere February 2026 on FX, starring Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly as Carolyn Bessette and JFK Jr. (more)
• Crystal Lake has added Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom to the cast of Peacock’s ‘Friday the 13th’ prequel series. (more)
• Lego Masters has been renewed for S6 at Fox, with Nick Cannon stepping in as host to replace Will Arnett. (more)

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