By Painter
“Reacher” star Alan Ritchson and “Prey” breakout Amber Midthunder have scored the leading roles in the action feature “Painter”. The project is penned by “John Wick” scribe Derek Kolstad and directed by “Logan” stunt coordinator Garrett Warren.
The story revolves around a young woman’s mission to rescue her kidnapped father. Now, she must use every skill she learned from her training when she was younger in order to save him. [Source: Deadline]
Monkey Hill
Olivia Wilde and Gael García Bernal are set to star in Sarah Adina Smith’s psychological erotic thriller “Monkey Hill”. Smith wrote the script based on Paul Theroux’s story about an heiress and her husband who have been accused of a white-collar crime.
The pair choose to hide away at a luxury resort in an Indian holy city. Together they try to distract themselves with sexual escapades and spiritual dalliances until they venture past the hotel gates that protect them. [Source: Deadline]
The Running Man
William H. Macy has joined the cast of Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man” at Paramount Pictures. Macy will play a man who assists the lead when he’s on the run.
Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, Michael Cera and Emilia Jones star in the story about an America under a totalitarian regime that uses violent game shows to placate the disenfranchised masses. [Source: THR]
Maserati: The Brothers
Oscar nominee Andy Garcia will join Anthony Hopkins and Michele Morrone in the cast of sports biopic “Maserati: The Brothers”. Bobby Moresco helms the film which begins shooting in Italy next month.
Garcia will play Mr. Rossini, a central figure in the story of the brothers behind the iconic Italian car. Hopkins will play an Italian financier who bankrolls the family. [Source: Deadline]
I Love Boosters
Will Poulter, Eiza González, Taylour Paige and Poppy Liu are set to join Boots Riley’s new film “I Love Boosters” at NEON. Shooting begins this Fall.
Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, LaKeith Stanfield and Demi Moore star in the film about a ring of enterprising shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. [Source: NEON]
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