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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‘Peaky Blinders’ Creator Steven Knight to Write ‘Star Wars’ Movie
Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson wrote the previous draft of the untitled, unannounced project
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Zachary Levi Weighs In on Dwayne Johnson’s Nixing of ‘Black Adam’ Post-Credit Scene: ‘The Truth Shall Set You Free’
In The Rock’s attempt to position himself at the center of the Universe, he vetoed a “Shazam” cookie, insiders say
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‘Doctor Strange’ Writer Jon Spaihts to Pen Live-Action ‘Gears of War’ Movie for Netflix
Spaithts’ recent credits also include “Dune: Part Two”
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How Dwayne Johnson Kneecapped ‘Black Adam’ and ‘Shazam 2’ While Trying to Take Over DC | Exclusive
In The Rock’s attempt to position himself at the center of the Universe, he vetoed a post-credits scene featuring Zachary Levi’s character, insiders say
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Marvel Shakeup: Longtime Exec Victoria Alonso Exits Studio
Alonso had been with the company since the first “Iron Man” and served as president of Physical, Post Production, VFX and Animation
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Denzel Washington in Final Talks to Join Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel
Paul Mescal is attached to star
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Warner Bros. Eyes Nancy Meyers’ ‘Paris Paramount’ After Film Nixed at Netflix
The streamer pulled the plug on the high-profile romantic comedy due to budget issues
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‘Euphoria’ Actress Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery of ‘Stranger Things’ to Star in ‘Faces of Death’ at Legendary
Filmmakers Isa Mazzei will write and Daniel Goldhaber will direct
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James Gunn Officially Suits Up to Direct ‘Superman: Legacy’ for DC Studios and WBD
The DC Studios co-chairman also wrote the script
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Russo Brothers’ AGBO Names Riot Games’ Ryan Verniere as Senior VP of Story
“AGBO is an innovative company with passionate storytellers, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the team,” Verniere said
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Why Netflix Canned Nancy Meyers’ $130 Million Rom-Com | Analysis
As one top agent tells TheWrap, the “Paris Paramount” director’s reputation for “budget issues” isn’t a fit for the streaming giant or the industry right now
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Netflix Pulls Plug on $130 Million Nancy Meyers Project ‘Paris Paramount’
Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, Michael Fassbender and Owen Wilson were previously in talks for roles
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‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ Director David F. Sandberg to Miss Premiere With COVID: ‘I Finally Caught That Bastard’
Sandberg revealed the news the morning before Tuesday night’s showcase
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Nathalie Emmanuel to Star in ‘The Killer’ Reboot for Director John Woo and Universal
Woo, who is also set to produce, directed the original 1989 crime action thriller
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Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan’s ‘Indiana Jones’ Reunion on Oscars Stage Melts Hearts
“OMG, the hug between Harrison Ford & Ke Huy Quan is the new Shawshank Redemption ending,” a Twitter user said
