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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Black List 2024: Scripts About AI, Tickle Me Elmo and a Young Anthony Bourdain Among Favorite Unproduced Screenplays
For the 20th annual edition, 83 scripts made the cut
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As ‘Kraven’ Hunts for Audience, Sony’s Marvel Universe Takes Final Bow for Now | Analysis
“It’s really about the next ‘Spider-Man’ film,” a top talent agent tells TheWrap
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Chris Evans Sets Marvel Return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ | Exclusive
The actor most recently appeared in “Deadpool and Wolverine” as his “Fantastic Four” character Johnny Storm
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Frank Grillo Goes All-In on DC, Teases ‘Tulsa King’ Return and Addresses Hollywood’s ‘Fake Natty’ Problem
The “Creature Commandos” star is one of the few actors willing to talk about his use of performance enhancers
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Lionsgate Execs Crack the Code on Appealing to Gen Z and Alpha: ‘Find Them on Gaming Platforms’ | Video
Power Women Summit: TheWrap’s “The Women of Lionsgate” panel digs into how studios can generate buzz for younger audiences
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Gersh Acquires Sports Agency You First
The acquisition doubles the size of the agency to over 600 employees worldwide
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Ariana Grande-Cynthia Erivo ‘Wicked’ Pay Disparity Is a ‘Completely False’ Rumor, Universal Says
“The women received equal pay for their work on ‘Wicked,’” a Universal spokesperson tells TheWrap
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Alba Baptista Samson Kayo and Tharanya Tharan to Form ‘Voltron’ in Amazon MGM Live-Action Movie | Exclusive
“Red Notice” filmmaker Rawson Marshall Thurber directs the adaptation of the 1980s animated series
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Charlize Theron Joins Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
The movie also stars Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson
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Idris Elba in Early Talks to Play Man-at-Arms in Amazon and Mattel’s ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie | Exclusive
Travis Knight will direct Mattel’s He-Man movie adaptation
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‘Wolfs 2’ Starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt Canceled at Apple, Director Says
“I don’t know what I’m directing next, and I don’t think there’s going to be a ‘Wolfs’ sequel,” director Jon Watts reveals
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Fifth Season, Makeready Acquire AI Spec Script ‘Alignment’ in 7-Figure Deal
The deal is $1.25 million against $3 million if the film is made
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Samuel L. Jackson in Negotiations to Star in J.J. Abrams’ Next Film
The film stars Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey
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Robert Pattinson Joins Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
The film also stars Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway
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Daniel Craig Eyed to Star in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Sgt. Rock’ at DC Studios
The script is being written by Justin Kuritzkes
