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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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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‘Scream 8’ Lands ‘Poker Face’ Duo Lilla and Nora Zuckerman to Write Screenplay
The most recent installment made over $200 million worldwide
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Row K Entertainment Pulls Out of CinemaCon Amid Exec Upheaval
“We remain fully committed to our long-term vision and to our partners, and we look forward to returning to CinemaCon in 2027,” Row K founders Christopher Woodrow and Raj Singh tell TheWrap
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‘The Housemaid’s Secret’ Sets December 2027 Release at Lionsgate
The sequel to the breakout hit will star Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst
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Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa’s R-Rated ‘Animal Friends’ Pushed to 2027 at Warner Bros.
The film was originally scheduled to release this June but is now slated for January 2027
