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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Jason Momoa Says He Isn’t Signed to Play Lobo in the DCU: ‘I Haven’t Received That Call’ (Video)
But the actor says “it’s a f— yeah” if he’s ever asked to play ‘the perfect role’
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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Took Testosterone to Bulk Up for Season 2: ‘I’m a Big Advocate of It’
“For me, it’s a long game,” the actor explains, “I don’t want to have to have surgery after every season”
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Jonathan Majors Dropped by Marvel After Guilty Verdict
The actor was arrested in March following a domestic dispute
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‘Elf’ North Pole Workshop Launches on Roblox
The virtual experience celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Will Ferrell comedy
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‘Calamity Hustle’ With Ryan Reynolds, Channing Tatum Lands at Warner Bros. After Bidding War
The action comedy hails from writer-directors Adam and Aaron Nee
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Ridley Scott to Direct Action Thriller ‘Bomb’ for 20th Century Studios
The filmmaker’s director banner Scott Free will also produce
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IATSE Sues Producer Nick Vallelonga for Unpaid Wages on Film ‘That’s Amore’
The unions filed a civil suit alleging the production “ran out of money”
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Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer Join Eddie Murphy in Amazon MGM Heist Comedy ‘The Pickup’
Tim Story will direct the project
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Live-Action ‘Death Stranding’ Movie in the Works From A24 and Creator Hideo Kojima
“A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other,” Kojima says
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Chelsey Summey Jumps to Warner Bros. Discovery as Communications Senior VP in Film Group
Summey had served as Amazon MGM Studio’s corporate communications chief for its movie group
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Naomi Scott to Star in ‘Smile’ Sequel at Paramount
The untitled follow-up to the hit horror film will be released on Oct. 18, 2024
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’: Marvel Hires Matthew Orton to Write New Scenes
The superhero sequel is set for a Feb. 14, 2025 release
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Dwayne Johnson to Star in MMA Biopic ‘The Smashing Machine’ for Director Benny Safdie and A24
The drama is based on the story of legendary fighter Mark Kerr from the no-holds-barred era of the UFC
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Amy Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’ Gets Spring 2024 Release Date
The film is directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson from a script written by Matt Greenhalgh
