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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob Gronkowski, Sistine Stallone, Mischa Barton & More Join Crime Thriller ‘Bad News On The Doorstep'
EXCLUSIVE: Former NFL star Rob 'Gronk' Gronkowski (The Roaring Game), Sistine Stallone (47 Meters Down: Uncaged), and Mischa Barton (The O.C.) are among new additions to Bad News on the Doorstep, the 1950s mafia crime thriller on which we were first to report a week ago. As previously announced, Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi lead the cast opposite their sons, Dante Palminteri and Nick Davi. Others newly set include Robert Picardo (Star Trek: Voyager), Cerina Vincent (Cabin Fever), Federico Castelluccio (The Sopranos), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Ed Marinaro (Blue Mountain State), John Fiore (The Sopranos), Kea Ho (Junction), Rob Goon (The Roaring Game) and Godsmack lead singer Sully Erna (Bleed for This). More from Deadline Issa Rae To Star In & Produce Comedic MRC Thriller 'Good People, Bad Things' From Ninian Doff Country Star Kane Brown Joins Taylor Lautner In Romantic Comedy 'The Token Groomsman' First Look Images Of Rob Gronkowski, Mickey Rourke, Fivel Stewart & Justin Chatwin In Sports Comedy 'The Roaring Game' Recently wrapping production in Rhode Island, Bad News on the Doorstep unfolds as a poignant coming-of-age narrative chronicling the lives of Frank and Gino, two Italian-American high-school football prodigies amidst the gritty backdrop of late 1950s New Jersey. Beyond the gridiron, they confront a myriad of trials, from the complexities of post-football existence to the allure of delving into the underworld of organized crime. As they traverse this tumultuous landscape, they glean invaluable insights and grapple with profound life lessons, shaping their destinies in unexpected ways. Directed by Tom DeNucci (Vault), the film is produced by Verdi Productions (Bleed for This). Chad A. Verdi (The Irishman) is producing, along with Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba and Sera Verdi. Exec producers include Peter Watzka, Dan Autiello, Joe Cervasio, John T. Callaghan, Anthony Gudas, Peter Baccile, Tom Bernardo, Vito Cucci, Joey Maurillo and Barry Maurillo. DeNucci and Cervasio adapted the script from the latter's semi-autobiographical novel. In a statement to Deadline, Verdi Production President Chad A. Verdi said, 'The entire cast of this film is a powerhouse of talent and showcase a remarkable range. From veteran actors to former athletes to famous musicians – and hidden gems like Sistine, an incredibly gifted up-and-coming actress with a remarkable presence every time she is on screen. We are eager to transport viewers back to the 1950s to experience this exceptional story of crime, family, loyalty, heartbreak and football.' Gronkowski is repped by UTA; Stallone by Independent Artist Group; and Barton by Cowley, Knox & Guy, WME, CLA Partners, and Kopeikin Law P.C. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Reacher' Star Trashes High School Peer Matt Gaetz: ‘We Are Adversaries'
Alan Ritchson, the star of the hit TV series 'Reacher,' went to the same high school as Matt Gaetz and apparently doesn't have fond memories of the former GOP lawmaker. 'That motherfucker. We are adversaries,' the actor told GQ in an interview published Wednesday. 'It's shocking to me that the panhandle of Florida continues to vote for somebody — knowing everything we know about him and the promises that he's made behind closed doors about pardoning certain criminals — he's just not a good dude!' he continued. He added, 'There's part of me that wants to get into politics to outdo somebody like him for good, and there's part of me that's like, I'm not duplicitous enough to succeed in politics.' Ritchson, whose acting credits include 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' and 'Blue Mountain State,' lived in Niceville, Florida, for a big chunk of his childhood and graduated from Niceville High School in 2001. Gaetz graduated from the same school a year earlier. The right-wing firebrand now hosts a show on One America News Network. HuffPost reached out to the conservative network to seek comment from Gaetz but did not immediately receive a response. Gaetz resigned from Congress in November after President Donald Trump nominated him to become the attorney general. Gaetz withdrew as the nominee just over a week later amid intensifying controversy over sexual misconduct allegations and other accusations of inappropriate behavior. In December, the House Ethics Committee released a report that claimed Gaetz, who denies wrongdoing, had paid a 17-year-old girl for sex and consumed illegal drugs while in office. The report listed over $90,000 in payments to a dozen women that the committee 'determined were likely in connection with sexual activity and/or drug use.' In a statement about the report before its release, Gaetz said he had never had sexual contact with anyone under 18. 'It's embarrassing, though not criminal, that I probably partied, womanized, drank and smoked more than I should have earlier in life,' he wrote. Gaetz had been plagued with scandal for years before Trump picked him to lead the Justice Department. In 2020, the Justice Department opened an investigation into the then-lawmaker for allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in 2017, but prosecutors eventually decided not to pursue charges. Matt Gaetz Gets Blunt Reminder After His Super Bowl Slam Of Kendrick Lamar Goes Viral Matt Gaetz 'Starting To Think About' Running For Florida Governor Matt Gaetz Debuts His New OANN Show To Maybe Not The Feedback He Expected
Express Tribune
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kevin Costner's 2014 sports drama Draft Day rebooted for TV with a shift to NBA
Kevin Costner's 2014 sports drama Draft Day is being rebooted as a television series, this time shifting its focus from the NFL to the NBA. Lionsgate TV, SpringHill (founded by NBA star LeBron James and Maverick Carter), and Madison Wells are teaming up for the project. The original movie, directed by Ivan Reitman, starred Costner, Jennifer Garner, and Chadwick Boseman, and explored the high-stakes decisions of an NFL general manager during draft day. According to Deadline, the upcoming series will replicate the intense drama of Draft Day while exploring the NBA world, showcasing players achieving their dreams of being drafted. Jamal Henderson, SpringHill's Chief Content Officer, emphasized the show's dynamic, character-driven narrative, capturing the pressures and triumphs of professional sports. Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development at Lionsgate Television, expressed confidence in the project, praising LeBron James and SpringHill's dedication to sports entertainment. 'With SpringHill's oversight, this project is in the best possible hands,' he noted. Madison Wells CEO Gigi Pritzker, who produced the original film, shared her excitement about adapting Draft Day into a scripted series. She stated, 'This is the right time to move the story to episodic format.' While no writer or premiere date has been announced, the show will build on Lionsgate's history of sports content, including Warrior, Blue Mountain State, and Uncle Drew. SpringHill's recent successes include Hustle on Netflix and Disney+'s The Crossover. The 2014 film Draft Day is currently streaming on Peacock.
