Last Looks: Practical Magic 2 Begins Filming, Anne Hathaway's Verity Release, and More!

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Practical Magic (Warner Bros.)

Film Development 🗒️

• Andrew Garfield will star in Luca Guadagnino’s AI-themed comedy-drama ‘Artificial’ at Amazon MGM, joined by Cooper Koch and Yura Borisov. (more)
• ‘Alpha Gang’ adds Chris Pine, Lily-Rose Depp, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Doona Bae to its cast as the Zellner Brothers’ alien comedy wraps production. (more)
• Legendary has cast Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim in its live-action ‘Street Fighter’ movie. (more)
• Amazon MGM and Hasbro are developing a live-action ‘My Little Pony’ movie, the franchise’s first non-animated feature. (more)
• BoulderLight Pictures and Divide/Conquer are teaming on a new ‘Amityville’ movie, with ‘Deadstream’ duo Joseph and Vanessa Winter set to direct. (more)
• Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will voice characters in ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’, Warner Bros.’ animated take on the Dr. Seuss classic. (more)
• Eva Longoria will direct and produce ‘Anita de Monte Laughs Last’ for Searchlight Pictures, adapting Xochitl Gonzalez’s bestselling novel. (more)
• Harris Dickinson’s ‘Urchin’ (winner of Cannes’ Best Performance prize) has been acquired by 1-2 Special for North American release this fall. (more)
• David Mikalson lands an A24 deal to direct ‘The Goblin,’ his viral buddy comedy script likened to ‘Ted’ meets ‘E.T.’ (more)
• Aaron Taylor-Johnson will star in Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf,’ with Lily-Rose Depp in talks to join the ‘Nosferatu’ reunion. (more)
• ‘Practical Magic 2’ begins filming with Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing returning, and new cast including Lee Pace and Maisie Williams. (more)
• A ‘Ghost Eaters’ adaptation is in the works at Screen Gems with Maggie Levin set to write and direct, and Scott Derrickson producing. (more)
• Elegance Bratton is in talks to direct an Arthur Ashe biopic with Skydance Sports joining as producer. (more)
• Amazon MGM has set ‘Verity’ starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. (more)

TV Development 📺

• Jack Henry Robbins is developing the Hulu comedy series ‘Nepo Baby,’ based on his viral character and infamous family ties. (more)
• Made Up Stories is adapting ‘The Soulmate,’ Sally Hepworth’s thriller novel, into a TV series with Imogen Banks and Asher Keddie. (more)
• Finn Little will reprise his role as Carter in the ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff centered on Beth and Rip for Paramount+. (more)
• Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jay Duplass have joined Prime Video’s YA series ‘Sterling Point,’ created by Megan Park. (more)

Business 🤝

• Kathleen Remington is exiting CAA to launch a new literary management company after 20+ years as a top screenwriter agent. (more)
• NBCUniversal wrapped its 2025-26 upfronts with record ad volume, driven by live sports like the Olympics, Super Bowl, and FIFA World Cup. (more)
• Dakota Johnson & Ro Donnelly have signed a first-look TV deal with Sony Pictures Television for their banner, TeaTime Pictures. (more)

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