Last Looks: ‘The Madison’ Renewed for S3, Jamie Dornan replacing Viggo Mortensen in New LOTR Movie

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The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations.

The Madison (Paramount+)

Film Development 🗒️

• Demi Moore's jumping into Amazon MGM's culinary thriller 'Tyrant,' joining Charlize Theron and Julia Garner. (more)
• Sydney Sweeney's Universal thriller 'The Caretaker' taps David Bruckner to direct and adapt Marcus Kliewer's horror novel. (more)
• Matt Smith and Imogen Poots are set to star in mystery thriller ‘The Salamander Lives Twice,’ heading to Cannes market. (more)
• Searchlight Pictures has picked up SXSW horror film ‘Monitor,’ with a 2027 theatrical release on the books. (more)
• Tom Hanks is set to star in Sony baseball film ‘The Comebacker,’ reuniting with director Marielle Heller. (more)
• ‘Octet,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda’s movie musical, has locked in a starry cast including Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler and Sheryl Lee Ralph. (more)
• Bradley Cooper's writing, directing and starring in the 'Ocean's' prequel opposite Margot Robbie. (more)
• Jamie Dornan's replacing Viggo Mortensen in 'The Hunt for Gollum,' with Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Kate Winslet also starring. (more)
• Maya Erskine's making her feature directing debut with an untitled A24 teen comedy after breaking out in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.' (more)
• Nicolas Cage is returning for a Paramount-backed 'Longlegs' follow-up with Osgood Perkins directing again. (more)
• Patrick Schwarzenegger's starring opposite Phoebe Dynevor in 20th Century's Emily Henry adaptation 'Beach Read.' (more)
• Zach Cregger and Roy Lee are reuniting to produce dark comedy 'Little One,' marking Alex Kavutskiy's feature directorial debut. (more)
• Gal Gadot and Isla Fisher have joined Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson in Doug Liman's crypto thriller 'Bitcoin,' ahead of Cannes market sales. (more)
• Adria Arjona's playing Maxima in James Gunn's 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow,' the DC sequel set for 2027. (more)
• Sam Hargrave's directing Sony action film 'It Had To Be You,' about two rival assassins who fall for each other mid-mission. (more)
• Brian Tyree Henry's starring opposite Spike Fearn in upcoming Apple film 'Running.' (more)
• Cate Blanchett's playing Martha Stewart in 'Good Thing,' a biopic from 'Zola' director Janicza Bravo. (more)

TV Development 📺

• Matt LeBlanc's headlining and EP'ing CBS drama 'Flint,' as the network bulks up its development slate. (more)
• Peacock cancels ‘The Copenhagen Test’ after one season following weak viewership. (more)
• MGM+ renews ‘From’ for a fifth and final season. (more)
• Michelle Monaghan’s joining S3 of ‘Your Friends & Neighbors.’ (more)
• Dan Stevens is joining 'Dexter: Resurrection' S2 as a new serial killer alongside Brian Cox and returning Uma Thurman. (more)
• Alan Ritchson will lead a new Netflix survival competition series, marking his first major unscripted hosting role. (more)
• ‘The Madison’ has been renewed for S3 at Paramount+ ahead of its S2 debut. (more)

Other News 🚨

• Brian Williams is back in the interview chair with new Netflix podcast 'We're Back! with Brian Williams.' (more)
• AMC's bumping its Stubs A-List subscription to $29.99 a month, blaming rising operating costs. (more)
• Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping off the board in June, wrapping a 29-year run. (more)
• Cannes Directors' Fortnight unveiled its 2026 lineup, led by opener 'Butterfly Jam.' (more)
• The UK's CMA is moving toward a formal investigation of the Paramount-WBD merger, opening public comment on the deal's impact on competition. (more)
• 'The Daily Show' is posting its best 18–49 ratings in over eight years, driven by Jon Stewart's return and a rotating host lineup. (more)

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