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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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  • ‘Han Solo’ Film Is Casting Young Lando Calrissian (Exclusive)

    The role was originated by Billy Dee Williams in the original “Star Wars” trilogy

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 11, 2016 @ 1:32 PM
    Movies
    1:32 PM
    ‘Han Solo’ Film Is Casting Young Lando Calrissian (Exclusive)
  • Brad Pitt In Talks With David Fincher to Helm ‘World War Z’ Sequel

    Actor is trying to land the “Gone Girl” director to helm sequel to 2013 zombie apocalypse movie

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 10, 2016 @ 4:46 PM
    Movies
    4:46 PM
    Brad Pitt In Talks With David Fincher to Helm ‘World War Z’ Sequel
  • Emily Carmichael to Direct ‘Lumberjanes’ for Fox (Exclusive)

    Film follows five young girls at summer camp who must unite to fight a supernatural threat

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 10, 2016 @ 2:12 PM
    Movies
    2:12 PM
    Emily Carmichael to Direct ‘Lumberjanes’ for Fox (Exclusive)
  • ‘Aquaman’ Villain Revealed (Exclusive)

    TheWrap has exclusively learned who Jason Momoa’s “Aquaman” will square off against in the standalone film

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 10, 2016 @ 11:24 AM
    Movies
    11:24 AM
    ‘Aquaman’ Villain Revealed (Exclusive)
  • ‘Man of Steel 2’: The Top 5 Superman Villains We Hope To See in the Sequel

    After TheWrap broke news the sequel is in active development, here’s who we hope Superman will square off against

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 8, 2016 @ 3:02 PM
    Movies
    3:02 PM
    ‘Man of Steel 2’: The Top 5 Superman Villains We Hope To See in the Sequel
  • Warner Bros. Puts ‘Man of Steel’ Sequel Into Active Development (Exclusive)

    Superman is set to fly solo again in upcoming “Man of Steel” sequel for DC Entertainment

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 8, 2016 @ 10:30 AM
    Movies
    10:30 AM
    Warner Bros. Puts ‘Man of Steel’ Sequel Into Active Development (Exclusive)
  • Zack Snyder Directed Key Scene In ‘Suicide Squad’

    Hint: It involves a member of the “Justice League.”

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 5, 2016 @ 11:02 AM
    Movies
    11:02 AM
    Zack Snyder Directed Key Scene In ‘Suicide Squad’
  • Is ‘Suicide Squad’ Critic-Proof? Early Tracking Numbers Say Yes (Video)

    The latest box-office tracking for “Suicide Squad” indicates audiences don’t care about the Rotten Tomatoes score

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 4, 2016 @ 2:57 PM
    Movies
    2:57 PM
    Is ‘Suicide Squad’ Critic-Proof? Early Tracking Numbers Say Yes (Video)
  • STX Entertainment Drops Barbra Streisand’s ‘Gypsy’ Remake (Exclusive)

    Star’s longtime dream project seeks new financier

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 3, 2016 @ 4:03 PM
    Movies
    4:03 PM
    STX Entertainment Drops Barbra Streisand’s ‘Gypsy’ Remake (Exclusive)
  • Inside the Fight for ‘Suicide Squad’: Director Pressured to Lighten Dark Vision

    High stakes over the super-villain film added to David Ayer’s super-stressful job

    By

    Matt Donnelly and Umberto Gonzalez
    August 3, 2016 @ 2:07 PM
    Movies
    2:07 PM
    Inside the Fight for ‘Suicide Squad’: Director Pressured to Lighten Dark Vision
  • Don Johnson in Talks to Join Vince Vaughn in ‘Brawl in Cell Block 99’ (Exclusive)

    Writer-director S. Craig Zahler’s action thriller follows his indie breakout “Bone Tomahawk”

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 2, 2016 @ 3:32 PM
    Movies
    3:32 PM
    Don Johnson in Talks to Join Vince Vaughn in ‘Brawl in Cell Block 99’ (Exclusive)
  • ‘Suicide Squad’ Reaction: Supervillain Movie Needs a Better Villain (Video)

    TheWrap’s resident fanboy Umberto Gonzalez has seen “Suicide Squad” – here is his take

    By

    Umberto Gonzalez
    August 2, 2016 @ 9:00 AM
    Movies
    9:00 AM
    ‘Suicide Squad’ Reaction: Supervillain Movie Needs a Better Villain (Video)
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