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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‘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
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Superman’s Next Big Challenge: David Corenswet’s Fight Against Typecasting
Can the new Man of Steel escape the constraints of the cape before it becomes an albatross around his neck?
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‘Wonder Woman’ Taps ‘Supergirl’ Writer Ana Nogueira for DC Studios Film | Exclusive
One of DC Studios go to hitters also wrote the live-action “Teen Titans”
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Kevin Feige Saw James Gunn’s ‘Superman’: ‘I Liked It A Lot’
“It was great, and that is what I want people to remember,” the Marvel Studios chief says
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How ‘Fantastic Four’ Kicks Off Phase 6 – and Ends With ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’
“‘Endgame,’ literally was about endings, ‘Secret Wars’ is about beginnings,” Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige says
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Kevin Feige Says ‘Blade’ Was a Casualty of Marvel’s ‘Quantity Over Quality’ Push, Had 4 Different Scripts
“Mahershala is still attached,” Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige says as he reveals the film will now be set in present day
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Kevin Feige Confirms ‘X-Men’ Will Be Young Mutants Who ‘Feel Like They Don’t Belong’ in MCU Reboot
“That’s the universal story of mutants, and that is sort of where we’re going,” the Marvel Studios chief says
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Tiny Fey, Marc Platt to Produce ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ Film at Universal
Kimberly Belflower is adapting her Tony-nominated Broadway play and Sadie Sink will executive produce
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Joe Eszterhas to Write ‘Anti-Woke’ ‘Basic Instinct’ Reboot in $4 Million Blockbuster Deal for Amazon MGM | Exclusive
Sharon Stone could return as her iconic character Catherine Tramell
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Lionsgate Names Erin Westerman President of Motion Picture Group
“Erin’s profound impact on our studio cannot be overstated,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson says
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Ryan Gosling and Will Ferrell to Star in Buddy Comedy ‘Tough Guys’ for Amazon MGM Studios
The project originated as a spec script from writer Daniel Gold
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‘Superman’ Breakout Edi Gathegi on His Comic Book-Accurate Mister Terrific – and Potential TV Spinoff
The actor beat out 200+ candidates for the role that’s now generating major spinoff buzz
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The Egyptian Theater to Host ‘The Little Mermaid’ Screening for LAFCA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | Exclusive
A Q&A with directors Ron Clements and John Musker will take place before the screening
