Umberto is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, covering film & television development, agencies and talent. He joined TheWrap in 2016. He has been covering the fanboy beat & breaking scoops for 20 years with numerous Hollywood trade, newspaper and magazine mentions to his credit.
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Zach Cregger Unveils Premiere Dates for ‘Weapons’ Prequel ‘Gladys’ and Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Flood’
“Zach is the kind of filmmaker we prize—one committed to creating unforgettable theatrical experiences,” Warner Bros. Picture Group’s Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy say
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‘Hunt for Gollum’ Cast Revealed: Jamie Dornan to Play Strider in ‘LOTR’ Recast
Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen reprise their roles as Frodo and Gandalf in the 2027 film
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Warner Bros. Lands New Sean Baker Movie for Specialty Label Clockwork
“TI AMO!” will be released in theaters globally in 2027
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New ‘Longlegs’ Movie in the Works With Nicolas Cage, Osgood Perkins at Paramount
Details are being kept under wraps, but the feature will be set in the “Longlegs” universe
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Adria Arjona Lands Coveted Role in ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’
James Gunn’s next DC film is set to begin production this month
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Who Are the Actors With Greenlight Power?
Trade Secrets: From Brad Pitt to Michael B. Jordan, these are the actors who can walk into a studio and get their film approved
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Jeremy Strong’s Mark Zuckerberg Crashes Out in First Look of the Tech Mogul in ‘The Social Reckoning’
CinemaCon 2026: The sequel to “The Social Network” hits theaters this October
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20th Century Studios Lands Theatrical Rights to Popular Roblox Game 99 Nights in the Forest
No writer or director is currently attached
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From $250 Million Megadeal to Empty Offices: The Unraveling of Bad Robot
“Nothing lasts forever. JJ had a solid 20 year run, which is far longer than most,” a top talent agent tells TheWrap
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Cinema United Urges State AGs to Scrutinize Paramount-WBD Merger
“The stakes of this deal could not be higher for our members and the future of the U.S. film industry,” Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary says
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Ryan Gosling Exits Untitled Daniels Project at Universal
The update comes a week after it was reported that the “Project Hail Mary” star was expected to lead the event film
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J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot to Downsize, Close Los Angeles Office
The banner is expected to move its operations to New York
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Wagner Moura Replaces Oscar Isaac in ‘Flesh of the Gods’ From ‘Mandy’ Director Panos Cosmatos
The 1980s Los Angeles-set film is written by Andrew Kevin Walker
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‘Weapons’ Prequel Taps Zach Shields to Co-Write With Zach Cregger
With the working title “Gladys,” the project centers on the character that won Amy Madigan an Oscar
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How to Get Your Film a Studio Green Light
Trade Secrets: Some of the town’s biggest players share their playbook for getting a movie made
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