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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‘A Quiet Place 3’ Sets July 2027 Release at Paramount
John Krasinski will return as writer, director and producer
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‘Twisters’ Director Lee Isaac Chung in Talks for ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Prequel at WB
The script is from “A Family Affair” writer Carrie Solomon
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Steven Knight to Write Next ‘James Bond’ Movie at Amazon MGM Studios
“Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is attached to direct the next 007 adventure
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Jeremy Strong Eyed to Play Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Sequel
Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison are also circling roles in the project
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‘My Best Friend’s Wedding 2’ in the Works at Sony, Celine Song to Write the Script
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind “Past Lives” and “Materialists” is currently not attached to direct
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Innovative Artists Taps Brad Small for Agency’s Foray Into Sports Representation
The veteran sports and entertainment attorney joins the agency from Fox Rothschild LLP
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Comic-Con Highlights: George Lucas, Ryan Gosling and ‘Tron’ Laser Show Fill the Marvel Void
San Diego’s annual mega-fan convention held court this year without its two biggest players, Marvel and DC
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‘Coyote vs Acme’ Takes Digs at Warner Bros., 2026 Release Date Announced
The animated film opens globally on Aug. 28, 2026
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‘Tron: Ares’ Brings New Nine Inch Nails Video and Light Cycle Chases to Comic Con
Stars Jeff Bridges and Jared Leto were on hand to talk about the film, which hits theaters in October
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‘Predator: Badlands’ Previews First 15 Minutes at San Diego Comic-Con
The next film from “Prey” director Dan Trachtenberg opens on Nov. 7
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‘South Park’ Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Sidestep Trump and Paramount at Comic-Con Panel
But Parker jokes “we’re terribly sorry” about the Trump-skewering Season 27 premiere during Comedy Central’s Hall H panel
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‘Clayface’: Naomi Ackie Being Eyed to Star Opposite Tom Rhys Harries
Production commences in the fall with director James Watkins
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Comic-Con 2025: TheWrap’s Guide to the Best Parties in San Diego
The annual convention shows its wild and fun side as key bashes return
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Adria Arjona Replaces Taylor Russell as Co-Lead in Michael B. Jordan’s ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’
The “Andor” actress joins previously announced stars Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone and Danai Gurira
