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15-05-2025
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Sarah Paulson, Toni Collette, Dianne Wiest & Toby Wallace Leading Cody Fern's ‘Mother Courage'; Mk2 Launching At Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and Toni Collette (Hereditary) are set to star as estranged sisters whose reunion sets off an emotionally volatile chain of events in Mother Courage, the feature directorial debut of American Horror Story and The Assassination of Gianni Versace actor Cody Fern. Two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest (Edward Scissorhands) will play their vitriolic mother, while Toby Wallace (The Bikeriders) will also star. More from Deadline 'Snabba Cash' & 'Paradis City' Makers Team For Legal Thriller 'Burden Of Justice' From SVT, Strive Stories & Film i Vast; Scandi Pubcasters & DR Sales Attached Lou Arkoff & Donna Arkoff Roth Team With The Wonder Company To Reimagine AIP Genre Movies Such As 'The Undead', 'Jailbreakers' & More - Cannes Market 'Bono: Stories Of Surrender': On Irish Fathers & Sons, Processing Family Tragedy & How A Need To Be Heard Propelled A Dublin Kid To Become One Of The World's Biggest Rock Stars Anatomy Of A Fall and Worst Person In The World outfit mk2 is launching sales at the Cannes market. Set against the backdrop of a Broadway production of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage, the story follows Sandra Bloom (Paulson), a celebrated actress whose life begins to unravel as she struggles through rehearsals for her starring role. When her sister April (Collette) arrives following a 30-year long estrangement, the stage is set for a tense confrontation. As long buried secrets resurface, the sisters are forced to confront the fractures of their past… and what remains of their future. Wallace plays April's son, Theo. The film is co-written by Cody Fern and Devon Bostick and produced by Nancy Grant (Mommy), who has a long-standing relationship with mk2 Films, having previously collaborated on works by Xavier Dolan and Monia Chokri. André Turpin (Mommy) serves as cinematographer. 'Nancy Grant has an immense skill for developing and nurturing actor-turned-directors, which makes her collaboration with Cody Fern extremely exciting,' said Fionnuala Jamison, Managing Director of mk2 Films. 'Cody and Devon's script is an insightful, dark, funny, and heartfelt exploration of sisterhood, pain, and healing, and we can't wait to see this outstanding cast bring it to life.' Fern is represented by CAA and 3 Arts; Paulson is represented by CAA; Collette is represented by CAA, FINLEY Management, United Management, Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Wiest is represented by CAA; and Wallace is represented by CAA, CP Artist Management, 3 Arts and Sloane, Offer. Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
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09-05-2025
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‘Dig' Comedy From Amy Poehler & Mike Schur Picked Up To Series By Peacock
Peacock has given a series pickup to Dig, a new comedy that will reunite Amy Poehler with her Parks and Recreation pal Mike Schur. Schur and Poehler will co-write the pilot episode and executive produce the series, with Poehler set to star. The series marks the first collaboration between the pair since Parks and Rec, which aired its series finale in 2015. More from Deadline Hugh Laurie Headlines Drama Series 'The Wanted Man' Ordered By Apple TV+; Thandiwe Newton, Fionn Whitehead, Elliott Heffernan & More Also Cast 'The Valley' Lands Spinoff, 'Ladies Of London' Returns & 'Wife Swap' Heads Into 'The Real Housewives' Universe As Bravo Unveils Slate 'Love Island USA' Season 7 Gets Premiere Date On Peacock; Watch First Teaser With Ariana Madix As Host The series is an adaptation of Kate Myers' bestseller Excavations and follows four women who work at an archeological dig in Greece. When the team uncovers a long-buried secret with the potential to rewrite history, they find themselves at the center of a high-stakes international conspiracy. J.J. Philbin (Only Murders in the Building) also serves as a writer and executive producer on the series. Morgan Sackett (Parks and Recreation) is executive producing, along with Dave Becky (Loot) and David Miner (Parks and Recreation) for 3 Arts, Sharon Jackson (Life & Beth) for Ocean Avenue, and Kate Arend (Russian Doll) and Jordan Grief (Lucy and Desi) for Paper Kite. Author Myers is co-executive producer. Studio is Universal Television. Schur and Poehler are both based at Universal Television with overall deals. Schur is repped by UTA, 3 Arts and Hansen Jacobson. Poehler is repped by WME, 3 Arts, Ocean Avenue and Sloane Offer Weber & Dern. Philbin is repped by UTA and Rise Management. Myers is repped by CAA and Claire Friedman at Inkwell Management. Best of Deadline Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2025 TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far
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22-04-2025
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Lionsgate Names Westbrook Media's Brad Haugen EVP Digital Strategy & Growth
Brad Haugen has joined Lionsgate as their EVP of Digital Strategy & Growth. He'll be spearheading original content creation for digital platforms, brand partnerships and other storytelling initiatives in the digital space while monetizing Lionsgate's 20K-plus title film and TV library on social. Haugen will also team with 3 Arts managers to bring their clients new brand opportunities and grow their businesses in the digital sphere. More from Deadline Lionsgate Lands Rights To Will Leitch Novel 'Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride' With Garrett Basch Producing Movie Adaptation Johnny Depp & Penélope Cruz 'Day Drinker' Unveils First Photo; Four Added To Cast Of Lionsgate & 30West Pic Bruce Tobey Inks New Multiyear Contract As Lionsgate EVP & General Counsel Haugen has created premium content for across social including Meta, YouTube, Snapchat and X in collaboration with Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Justin Bieber, Ryan Reynolds, Megan Thee Stallion and others in building their digital businesses. 'Brad's expertise in digital media and the creator economy are a great fit for our entrepreneurial culture, and he will supercharge our efforts to bring one of the world's most valuable portfolios of brands & franchises to top digital media platforms and a whole new generation of talent,' said Jim Packer, Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution, and Brian Weinstein, co-CEO of 3 Arts Entertainment and Senior Advisor to the Office of the CEO at Lionsgate. 'Brad's digital media savvy, brand-building expertise and talent relationships will help drive our ability to capitalize on exciting new opportunities for growth beyond the four walls of our business.' 'I look forward to working closely with Brian, Jim and the Lionsgate and 3 Arts teams,' said Haugen. 'From The Hunger Games and Twilight to Mad Men and John Wick, Lionsgate has an immense portfolio of top brands & franchises, one of the world's largest and most valuable film & TV libraries and a powerhouse talent management & production company at 3 Arts. The opportunities to scale its business and generate significant incremental revenue in the digital media space are enormous. I can't wait to build something special with all of our potential partners out there.' Haugen recently served as President of Westbrook Media. He led its digital content division, overseeing short- and mid-form content development, digital brand management and production. He also worked on premium mid- and long-form content ranging from Red Table Talk on Meta and iHeart to the Fresh Prince Reunion Special on Max. In the VR world, Haugen developed and produced Post Malone's immersive album Twelve Carat Toothache and launched the Shaq'tacular Spectacular New Year's Eve VR special with Meta. He also shepherded brand-funded original series including Samsung's Exposure, a top 10 series on Hulu, and Own the 8 Count, an award-winning documentary in partnership with Logitech. Previously, he worked with ATTN: co-founders Matthew Segal and Jarrett Moreno to build a digital media company with socially conscious, entertaining content. His team there produced branded content published across more than a dozen social channels in partnership with Netflix, Spotify, HBO, Microsoft, GE, Adobe, T-Mobile and many others. Prior to that, as the second full-time employee and first Chief Marketing Officer at Scooter Braun Projects, he and Braun built the online fan community for recording superstar Justin Bieber, leading the marketing and business initiatives for Bieber's projects. He also shepherded marketing and business development initiatives for other clients including Ariana Grande, Tori Kelly, PSY, Martin Garrix and Carly Rae Jepsen. Best of Deadline 'The Last Of Us': Differences Between HBO Series & Video Game Across Seasons 1 And 2 'Ransom Canyon' Book Vs. Show Differences: From Quinn & Staten's Love Story To Yancy Grey's Plot Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' So Far Sign in to access your portfolio
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30-01-2025
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Peacock Picks Up A24 Series ‘Superfakes' From Safdie Brothers and Alice Ju
Peacock is diving into the black market underworld with its latest series order for 'Superfakes.' The crime drama comes from A24 with the Safdie brothers as executive producers. 'Superfakes' follows a small-time Chinatown luxury counterfeit dealer, who upon entering the dangerous underworld of the black market has her life forever changed as she tries to balance the perfect suburban existence for her family with her criminal dealings. No cast is currently attached to the project. The series is created, written and executive produced by Alice Ju, who also serves as showrunner. Ju has some major credits to her name as she previously wrote and produced for both Netflix's 'Beef' and 'Russian Doll,' Max's 'The Other Two' and Peacock's 'Poker Face.' The series will be executive produced by Josh and Benny Safdie, who are best known for the Adam Sandler drama 'Uncut Gems.' Other EPs include Howard Klein ('The Office,' 'Parks and Recreation'), Ronald Bronstein, Eli Bush and Olivia Gerke ('Fantasmas') for 3 Arts. The series is produced by A24 and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group. This marks the second TV series to come from the Safdie brothers, the first being 2023's 'The Curse.' The Showtime original followed Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder as a couple dedicated to flipping houses into eco-friendly homes. As they try to get their HGTV show off the ground, the lines between their cheery onscreen personas and tense reality begin to blur. Benny Safdie is also behind 'The Smashing Machine,' the upcoming biographical drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne Johnson. As for Josh Safdie, he is a producer on the Mary Bronstein comedy drama starring Rose Byrne, 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.' The post Peacock Picks Up A24 Series 'Superfakes' From Safdie Brothers and Alice Ju appeared first on TheWrap.
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30-01-2025
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Peacock Orders Crime Drama From ‘Beef' Co-EP Alice Ju
Peacock has given a series order to a new crime drama called Superfakes from the Emmy Award-winning Alice Ju (Beef, Poker Face). Superfakes follows a small-time Chinatown luxury counterfeit dealer who enters a dangerous black market underworld in order to fund a life of suburban respectability for her family. More from Deadline Comcast Execs Talk Cable SpinCo & New NBCUniversal As Wall Street Presses For Details 'Long Bright River' Starring Amanda Seyfried Gets Peacock Premiere Date; First-Look Photos Sky Buys Remastered 'Homicide: Life On The Street' Ju will serve as showrunner, writer and executive producer. Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie (The Curse, Uncut Gems) are executive producing, along with Howard Klein (The Office, Parks and Recreation) and Olivia Gerke (Fantasmas) for 3 Arts, Ronald Bronstein and Eli Bush. The series is produced by A24 and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group. In 2023, Ju won her first Emmy for Beef, which triumphed as that year's Outstanding Limited Series. She co-executive produced the Netflix series that stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. Ju also served as a consulting producer on Poker Face and as a producer on Russian Doll. She also wrote on the Max Original The Other Two. She's repped by UTA and 3 Arts. Best of Deadline How to Watch The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Online And With Cable 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Everything We Know About The 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel, Including Plot, Premiere Date & Whether George R.R. Martin Is Involved 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More
