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CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Paid extras needed for "How to Rob a Bank," Amazon movie filming in Pittsburgh area
"How to Rob a Bank," a new Amazon MGM Studios movie set to film in the Pittsburgh area, is looking for paid extras. Movie Casting PGH is looking for background actors of all ages to be in "How to Rob a Bank," the latest feature film from director David Leitch — who has directed "Deadpool 2," "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw" and "Bullet Train," among others. His latest film's cast will feature Pete Davidson, Zoë Kravitz, Nicholas Hoult, Anna Sawai and Rhenzy Feliz. Production is set to begin in the Pittsburgh area in mid-June and run through August. The background extras will portray sports fans, law enforcement officers, diner patrons, and more, Movie Casting PGH said. No experience is necessary. "We will be looking for folks who can join us for multiple days - and looking for people who could work 1-2 days here or there," the casting call said. General background actors can expect 10- to 14-hour days, with a pay of $250 for those 12 hours, plus overtime. More information about requirements and the application process can be found online. The movie is set to release in September 2026, Movie Casting PGH said. "How to Rob a Bank" is the latest film in need of paid extras in the Pittsburgh area. Extras are also needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh next month. The movie follows chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his wife. The main cast features Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine Hershey, respectively.
Canada Standard
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Canada Standard
David Leitch in talks to direct 'Gears Of War' movie
Washington [US], May 16 (ANI): Filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct a feature adaptation of the hit video game 'Gears of War' for Netflix. Jon Spaihts is writing the script for the feature for which Netflix has partnered with The Coalition Studio, the Canadian game developer behind the franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Leitch and his wife and producing partner, Kelly McCormick, will produce the feature via their 87North banner along with The Coalition. The game is set on a planet on the brink of societal collapse when a monstrous threat in the form of underground creatures known as the Locust takes humanity to the verge of extinction, as per The Hollywood Reporter. He made his directorial debut on the action film John Wick (2014) with Chad Stahelski, though only Stahelski was credited. He later also directed the films Atomic Blonde (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024). Leitch, who established himself as a major action filmmaker with films like 'Bullet Train', 'Deadpool 2', and 'Atomic Blonde'. Now, he is gearing up for his next project, 'How To Rob a Bank', which stars Nicholas Hoult, Pete Davidson, and Anna Sawai, has a plot that's largely under wraps, but it involves smart bank robbers who share their heists on social media while evading police. The film Leitch is directing will be released in theatres on September 4, 2026. (ANI)
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
David Leitch in talks to direct 'Gears Of War' movie
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Filmmaker David Leitch is in talks to direct a feature adaptation of the hit video game ' Gears of War ' for Netflix . Jon Spaihts is writing the script for the feature for which Netflix has partnered with The Coalition Studio , the Canadian game developer behind the franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Leitch and his wife and producing partner, Kelly McCormick, will produce the feature via their 87North banner along with The Coalition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The game is set on a planet on the brink of societal collapse when a monstrous threat in the form of underground creatures known as the Locust takes humanity to the verge of extinction, as per The Hollywood Reporter. He made his directorial debut on the action film John Wick (2014) with Chad Stahelski, though only Stahelski was credited. He later also directed the films Atomic Blonde (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Bullet Train (2022), and The Fall Guy (2024). Leitch, who established himself as a major action filmmaker with films like 'Bullet Train', 'Deadpool 2', and 'Atomic Blonde'. Now, he is gearing up for his next project, 'How To Rob a Bank', which stars Nicholas Hoult, Pete Davidson, and Anna Sawai, has a plot that's largely under wraps, but it involves smart bank robbers who share their heists on social media while evading police. The film Leitch is directing will be released in theatres on September 4, 2026.
Hype Malaysia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Streaming Tea: 'Gears Of War' Movie Director Named; First Image Of Nicholas Cage's 'Spider-Noir' Drops
Big things are coming to streaming platforms in the coming years, especially in the world of adaptations. For one, the long-benched 'Gears of War' movie has finally found its director, one who won't shy away from any action-packed goodness. Meanwhile, the first official image of the highly-anticipated 'Spider-Noir' series has been released, alongside some juicy news. All that and more in today's article. David Leitch Tapped To Direct 'Gears Of War' Movie After years of silence, a director for the proposed movie adaptation of 'Gears of War' has finally been named! After a lengthy behind-closed-door discussion, Netflix has finally secured David Leitch to direct one of Xbox's biggest game franchises. For those unaware, Leitch is known for his work in creating action-packed hits such as 'The Fall Guy,' 'John Wick,' and 'Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw'. Furthermore, it has also been confirmed that Jon Spaihts, known for working alongside Denis Villeneuve in bringing the recent 'Dune' movies to life, will be penning the script for the coming adaptation. It has also been confirmed by Netflix that the company and Spaihts will be working alongside The Coalition Studio, the Canadian game developer that brought the original franchise to life. It has also been reported that Leitch and his wife and producing partner, Kelly McCormick, will help produce this film through their joint production company, 87North Productions. The Coalition will also contribute to funding the film and help bring it to life. With all these details, one can't help but be intrigued by what Leitch and Netflix discussed behind closed doors, but unfortunately, it will stay under wraps as both parties refuse to comment on the deal. This is incredibly interesting, especially since Netflix has been trying to develop the movie since it got the rights to it back in 2022. However, the streaming giant refused to share any major updates about the production until Dave Bautista himself called out and pressured the company to release new information about the project earlier this year. We can only speculate if this long delay and eventual call-out resulted in this almost secretive discussion. What we do know is that the movie is in good hands, as both the director and writer have had an incredible track record with recent films, specifically for gritty sci-fi war movies filled with over-the-top stunts and action. How it will turn out, only time will tell. MGM+ & Prime Video Unveil Images Of 'Spider-Noir' It's been a hot minute since Nicolas Cage donned a supersuit, but it's nice to see him back in the saddle once again! As you may have known, ever since his showing in the beloved animated movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' as Spider-Man Noir, the veteran actor was given the rare opportunity to bring the titular character to life in its very own live-action film. With the hype surrounding the project, several behind-the-scenes and production images have already been leaked online, namely, shots of Cage in costume on top of set items, but never an official image. That is, until today. After months of waiting, MGM+ and Prime Video finally unveiled the first official shot of the highly-anticipated film at Amazon's annual upfront presentation last Monday. Though the image is in black and white to stick to the noir theming of the show, it has been confirmed that the series will be available in both black and white and colour to suit the audiences' tastes. Based on the Spider-Man Noir Marvel comic, the series is about 'an ageing and down-on-his-luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only superhero.' Though no official release date has been announced, it has been confirmed that the series is set to drop in 2026 and will be available to be streamed on MGM+ and on Prime Video. But it won't just be Cage who appears on the screen; Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, and Jack Huston will also be there. Additionally, it has been confirmed that the series will feature guest stars such as Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, Amanda Schull, Andrew Caldwell, Amy Aquino, Andrew Robinson, and Kai Caster. For those behind the camera, it has been confirmed that Harry Bradbeer will direct and executive produce the first two episodes of the series. Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers, while Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, Aditya Sood, and Dan Shear will be on board as executive producers. The fact that the show has eight – count 'em – eight executive producers demonstrates that this is going to be a big series which is setting itself up to be one that we won't soon forget. Sources: Amazon, Netflix, The Hollywood Reporter, IGN
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gears of War Movie Finds Director for Video Game Adaptation
The movie may have found its director, with THR reporting that a filmmaker is currently in negotiations to helm the video game adaptation. According to THR, David Leitch is in talks with Netflix on getting behind the camera for the project. Leitch most recently directed 2024's The Fall Guy, but has also directed Bullet Train, Hobbs & Shaw, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde, and co-directed 2014's John Wick alongside Chad Stahelski. Leitch will also produce the movie alongside his wife and producing partner, Kelly McCormick. John Spaihts is currently set to write the script for the film, with Netflix partnering with The Coalition Studio, the developer behind the franchise, for the movie. Spaihts co-wrote the last two Dune films alongside Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth, and was also credited as a writer on Passengers, Doctor Strange, Prometheus, and more. Currently, plot details to the movie remain mostly unknown. The Gears of War franchise largely follows the conflict between humanity and a race of subterranean reptilian humanoids known as the Locust Horde following their arrival to the surface (known as 'E-Day' in the world of the game). The first three games in the series followed the story of Marcus Fenix, a soldier in the Coalition of Ordered Governments who leads a task force to try and destroy the Locust Horde. The game series originally debuted in 2006, and consisted of a trilogy of games that wrapped up in 2011. The first three titles to series were developed by Epic Games and led by designer Cliff Bleszinski. Following 2011, the series continued without Bleszinski, and four other games in the Gears of War universe have come out since. A new game, Gears of War: E-Day, is currently planned to release some time in the future, and act as a prequel to the series. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) The post Gears of War Movie Finds Director for Video Game Adaptation appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
