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 Statham’s ‘Mutiny’ Accidentally Leaks on Prime Video Ahead of Theatrical Release
Lionsgate’s action thriller opens in theaters Friday
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Camila Morrone Joins ‘Miami Vice ’85’
The “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen” star joins the revival of the hit ’80s series led by Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler
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‘Naruto’: Charles Melton in Final Talks to Star in Destin Daniel Cretton’s Live-Action Movie
The “Beef” alum would play Kakashi Hatake, the elite ninja mentor figure to the main character and his friends
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Warner Bros. in Talks to Land ‘Theo of Golden’ Film Rights, Tom Hanks Eyed to Star
Allen Levi’s book has sold over 3.5 million copies and is the highest-selling print book in America for 2026
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No, Sebastian Stan Hasn’t Confirmed He Is Harvey Dent in ‘The Batman: Part 2’
The MCU star was misquoted by a French magazine in a recent interview, insiders tell TheWrap
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David Heyman Signs First-Look Deal With Amazon MGM Studios
Under the pact, the company will have a first look at scripted and unscripted live-action and animated films that that the “Harry Potter” producer intends to produce
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Margaret Mendelson Joins Independent Artist Group | Exclusive
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside Margaret after years of respect and admiration from afar,” IAG EVP and partner Lindsay Howard Parker says
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Why Alex Cooper Left UTA
The Unwell entrepreneur and podcast host abruptly dropped her agency amidst an investment windfall and a series of scandals
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‘Spider-Man’ Windfall: Tom Holland to Make Over $100 Million for ‘Brand New Day’ | Exclusive
The 30-year-old actor will pull in a massive payday as the movie soars past $2 billion
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Bella Thorne Confirms She’s Set to Write, Direct and Star in ‘Spring Breakers 2’: ‘Let’s Go!’
“We’re working with the original team,” she adds
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‘Wonka 2’ Is Not ‘Delayed Indefinitely,’ Warner Bros. and Writer Clarify
“My quotes were taken little out of context by some people,” original screenwriter Simon Farnaby explains
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‘Jurassic World’ Sequel Loses Director Gareth Edwards Over Creative Differences
The “Rogue One” filmmaker directed 2025’s reboot “Jurassic World Rebirth”
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Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Movie Finds Its Cyclops in Kit Connor
The “Heartstopper” star joins Samara Weaving who is playing Emma Frost
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Brittany Snow Joins Sydney Sweeney in ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’
“The Hunting Wives” star will play the role of Marybeth
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‘Barbie’ Sequel Stalled at Warner Bros. Over Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling Contracts
WB has until December to lock a deal with the “Barbie” stars and filmmaker Greta Gerwig before the rights revert to Mattel
