Exclusive: The Michael Doneger directed documentary Fate of a Sport, which ESPN acquired ahead of the pic’s Tribeca Film Festival world premiere, will drop on ESPN+ on Aug. 29.
The docu chronicles the story of lacrosse legend Paul Rabil and his fight to change the trajectory of the sport he loves by launching a new professional league, the Premier Lacrosse League (Pll). After 11 years as one of the most decorated players within a professional lacrosse league that was anything but professional, Rabil decides to create his own league of the sport that made him a star. In partnership with his brother Mike, Paul raises capital, poaches the top players, fights off lawsuits, and navigates through a global pandemic to establish the Pll as the premiere destination for professional lacrosse in the country. The docu features original interviews with the Rabils, Jeffrey Wright, Adam Silver, Bill Belichick, Peter Berg, Joe Tsai and Lyle Thompson.
The docu chronicles the story of lacrosse legend Paul Rabil and his fight to change the trajectory of the sport he loves by launching a new professional league, the Premier Lacrosse League (Pll). After 11 years as one of the most decorated players within a professional lacrosse league that was anything but professional, Rabil decides to create his own league of the sport that made him a star. In partnership with his brother Mike, Paul raises capital, poaches the top players, fights off lawsuits, and navigates through a global pandemic to establish the Pll as the premiere destination for professional lacrosse in the country. The docu features original interviews with the Rabils, Jeffrey Wright, Adam Silver, Bill Belichick, Peter Berg, Joe Tsai and Lyle Thompson.
- 8/9/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
ESPN Films has acquired the worldwide rights to “Fate of a Sport,” a documentary about the Premier Lacrosse League and its founder Paul Rabil that made its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Michael Doneger directed the film that was written by Dan Crane and executive produced by LeBron James.
“Fate of a Sport” follows Paul Rabil and his brother Mike Rabil, who over several years attempted to raise capital and poach the top players in lacrosse in order to launch his own Premier Lacrosse League during the global pandemic. The documentary shows how Rabil was forced to navigate the politics and lawsuits of launching a rival league while playing in it and spending over a decade as one of the more dominant and controversial players across professional lacrosse.
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Michael Doneger directed the film that was written by Dan Crane and executive produced by LeBron James.
“Fate of a Sport” follows Paul Rabil and his brother Mike Rabil, who over several years attempted to raise capital and poach the top players in lacrosse in order to launch his own Premier Lacrosse League during the global pandemic. The documentary shows how Rabil was forced to navigate the politics and lawsuits of launching a rival league while playing in it and spending over a decade as one of the more dominant and controversial players across professional lacrosse.
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- 6/17/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
ESPN Films has acquired worldwide rights to the documentary “Fate of a Sport,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The deal was struck ahead of the film’s world premiere on Wednesday at the annual Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Michael Doneger and written by Dan Crane, the expansive sports story was produced by Matt Tolmach (of the “Jumanji” and “Venom” franchises) and Doneger.
“Fate” follows trailblazing athlete Paul Rabil, who spent 11 years as one of the most dominant and controversial players in a professional lacrosse league that filmmakers described as “anything but professional.” Rabil and his brother Mike took matters into their own hands, documenting their journey raising capital, attempting to poach top players, fight off lawsuits and persevere through a global pandemic to launch the Premier Lacrosse League. Adding to the drama, Rabil must navigate the politics of playing in a league that he also runs.
The doc features interviews with entertainment and media players,...
The deal was struck ahead of the film’s world premiere on Wednesday at the annual Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Michael Doneger and written by Dan Crane, the expansive sports story was produced by Matt Tolmach (of the “Jumanji” and “Venom” franchises) and Doneger.
“Fate” follows trailblazing athlete Paul Rabil, who spent 11 years as one of the most dominant and controversial players in a professional lacrosse league that filmmakers described as “anything but professional.” Rabil and his brother Mike took matters into their own hands, documenting their journey raising capital, attempting to poach top players, fight off lawsuits and persevere through a global pandemic to launch the Premier Lacrosse League. Adding to the drama, Rabil must navigate the politics of playing in a league that he also runs.
The doc features interviews with entertainment and media players,...
- 6/17/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
‘Fate of a Sport’ From Executive Producer LeBron James Unveils First Trailer Before Tribeca Premiere
“Fate of a Sport,” premiering at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, has unveiled its first trailer exclusively to Variety.
Covering the world of professional lacrosse and one of its most controversial and high-profile stars, Paul Rabil, the film deals in much more than triumph on the pitch — encompassing millions in capital fundraising, talent poaching and lawsuits from legacy athletic clubs, all against the backdrop of a global pandemic.
“Even in the regular lacrosse league, guys still have to have a second job,” a narrator explains in the clip, alluding to the fact that professional lacrosse is nowhere near as well-funded or rewarding for its players on the national stage. So Rabil and his brother Mike decided to break ranks and potentially sacrifice Paul’s decorated career to launch a league of their own (the Premier Lacrosse League).
Directed by Michael Doneger and written by Dan Crane, the project features executive producers LeBron James,...
Covering the world of professional lacrosse and one of its most controversial and high-profile stars, Paul Rabil, the film deals in much more than triumph on the pitch — encompassing millions in capital fundraising, talent poaching and lawsuits from legacy athletic clubs, all against the backdrop of a global pandemic.
“Even in the regular lacrosse league, guys still have to have a second job,” a narrator explains in the clip, alluding to the fact that professional lacrosse is nowhere near as well-funded or rewarding for its players on the national stage. So Rabil and his brother Mike decided to break ranks and potentially sacrifice Paul’s decorated career to launch a league of their own (the Premier Lacrosse League).
Directed by Michael Doneger and written by Dan Crane, the project features executive producers LeBron James,...
- 5/12/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Jumanji: The Next Level co-stars Awkwafina and Karen Gillan are reteaming for Shelly, a comedy from director Jude Weng and writers Michael Doneger and Liz Storm. Amazon just picked up the film, which follows an assassin who finds out her next target is her high school bully. Against all odds, the two end up becoming friends, which of […]
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- 9/3/2020
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Amazon Studios has acquired the rights to develop a script package for an action comedy called “Shelly” that will star Awkwafina and Karen Gillan, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Awkwafina and Gillan, who both starred in “Jumanji: The Next Level,” will star in the film from director Jude Weng based on the script by Michael Doneger and Liz Storm.
The story involves Awkwafina as an assassin whose next target is her high school bully played by Gillan. Gillan’s prank at their high school prom was responsible for turning Awkwafina into a hardened killer, but she finds it difficult to complete her job when the two become friends, and she’s now forced to protect Gillan from other would-be assassins.
Ian Bryce on behalf of his Ian Bryce Productions will produce “Shelly.” Will McCance will executive produce, and Katie Malott will co-produce.
Awkwafina will be seen...
Awkwafina and Gillan, who both starred in “Jumanji: The Next Level,” will star in the film from director Jude Weng based on the script by Michael Doneger and Liz Storm.
The story involves Awkwafina as an assassin whose next target is her high school bully played by Gillan. Gillan’s prank at their high school prom was responsible for turning Awkwafina into a hardened killer, but she finds it difficult to complete her job when the two become friends, and she’s now forced to protect Gillan from other would-be assassins.
Ian Bryce on behalf of his Ian Bryce Productions will produce “Shelly.” Will McCance will executive produce, and Katie Malott will co-produce.
Awkwafina will be seen...
- 9/2/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has acquired Shelly, an action-comedy package that has Jumanji: The Next Level‘s Awkwafina and Karen Gillan attached to reteam, and Jude Weng to direct. The action comedy script is by Michael Doneger and Liz Storm and the film will be produced by Ian Bryce Productions.
Deadline wrote about the package in late June, when it was first shopped. Doneger wrote the story for a high concept pic that combines high school nostalgia with action and laughs. The story takes place a decade after an embarrassing prom prank ran Shelly Wheeler (Awkwafina) out of town and so hardened her heart that she became an ice-cold hit-woman. Revenge threatens to be sweet when she learns her next target is her former high school tormentor, Dianna Park (Gillan). But when Dianna unexpectedly befriends Shelly, the assassin finds herself in with the cool crowd, protecting her old nemesis against another...
Deadline wrote about the package in late June, when it was first shopped. Doneger wrote the story for a high concept pic that combines high school nostalgia with action and laughs. The story takes place a decade after an embarrassing prom prank ran Shelly Wheeler (Awkwafina) out of town and so hardened her heart that she became an ice-cold hit-woman. Revenge threatens to be sweet when she learns her next target is her former high school tormentor, Dianna Park (Gillan). But when Dianna unexpectedly befriends Shelly, the assassin finds herself in with the cool crowd, protecting her old nemesis against another...
- 9/2/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Jumanji: the Next Level’ star Awkwafina and Karen Gillan are set to star in action-comedy ‘Shelley’
Jude Weng is directing the film that takes place a decade after an embarrassing prom prank ran Shelly Wheeler (Awkwafina) out of town and so hardened her heart that she became an ice-cold hit-woman. Revenge threatens to be sweet when she learns her next target is her former high school tormentor, Dianna Park (Gillan). But when Dianna unexpectedly befriends Shelly, the assassin finds herself in with the cool crowd, protecting her old nemesis against another hit crew hired to kill them both.
Michael Doneger penned the story. ‘6 Underground’ Ian Bryce is producing, with Will McCance executive producing and Katie Malott co-producing.
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Awkwafina was last seen in ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’, ‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ and ‘The Farewell’. She...
Jude Weng is directing the film that takes place a decade after an embarrassing prom prank ran Shelly Wheeler (Awkwafina) out of town and so hardened her heart that she became an ice-cold hit-woman. Revenge threatens to be sweet when she learns her next target is her former high school tormentor, Dianna Park (Gillan). But when Dianna unexpectedly befriends Shelly, the assassin finds herself in with the cool crowd, protecting her old nemesis against another hit crew hired to kill them both.
Michael Doneger penned the story. ‘6 Underground’ Ian Bryce is producing, with Will McCance executive producing and Katie Malott co-producing.
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Awkwafina was last seen in ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’, ‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ and ‘The Farewell’. She...
- 5/29/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Even though production in Hollywood is still shut down, there are deals being made behind the scenes for future projects. A new action comedy feature called Shelly with Jumanji franchise stars Awkwafina and Karen Gillan attached is among them. Shelly is an original script from up and coming writers Michael Doneger and Liz Storm with […]
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- 5/29/2020
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
As Hollywood attempts to reboot itself in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, new scripts and ideas are making the rounds behind closed doors and computer screens. One such package involves a reteaming of Jumanji: The Next Level stars Karen Gillan and Awkwafina, who are now attached to Shelly, an action-comedy script by Michael Doneger and Liz Storm that has Jude Weng (Finding Ohana) in the…...
- 5/28/2020
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The careers of actresses Awkwafina and Karen Gillan seem to be taking off at the same exact time, but both in very different ways. Regardless of how they achieved superstar status, it appears that both actresses are set to star opposite each other in the upcoming action-comedy film, “Shelly.”
According to Deadline, Awkwafina and Gillan will co-star in, “Shelly,” which is written by Michael Doneger and Liz Storm and directed by Jude Weng.
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According to Deadline, Awkwafina and Gillan will co-star in, “Shelly,” which is written by Michael Doneger and Liz Storm and directed by Jude Weng.
Continue reading Awkwafina & Karen Gillan To Co-Star In Action-Comedy ‘Shelly’ For Director Jude Weng at The Playlist.
- 5/28/2020
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Exclusive: Even though production hasn’t started back up, packages are being gobbled up quickly, and here’s one that ought to sell fast. Jumanji: The Next Level‘s Awkwafina and Karen Gillan are attached to reteam in Shelly, an action-comedy script by Michael Doneger and Liz Storm that is out to the town today through Ian Bryce Productions. Jude Weng is directing.
The story takes place a decade after an embarrassing prom prank ran Shelly Wheeler (Awkwafina) out of town and so hardened her heart that she became an ice-cold hit-woman. Revenge threatens to be sweet when she learns her next target is her former high school tormentor, Dianna Park (Gillan). But when Dianna unexpectedly befriends Shelly, the assassin finds herself in with the cool crowd, protecting her old nemesis against another hit crew hired to kill them both. The tone is Mean Girls meets Barry.
Both actresses are doing great work.
The story takes place a decade after an embarrassing prom prank ran Shelly Wheeler (Awkwafina) out of town and so hardened her heart that she became an ice-cold hit-woman. Revenge threatens to be sweet when she learns her next target is her former high school tormentor, Dianna Park (Gillan). But when Dianna unexpectedly befriends Shelly, the assassin finds herself in with the cool crowd, protecting her old nemesis against another hit crew hired to kill them both. The tone is Mean Girls meets Barry.
Both actresses are doing great work.
- 5/28/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Jean Smart has joined the cast of HBO’s Watchmen as a series regular.
Written by Damon Lindelof based on characters from DC, Watchmen is considered a dark satirical and dystopian take on the superhero genre. Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, Watchmen embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.
Emmy winner Smart will play an FBI Agent investigating a murder. The character’s identity has not been revealed but there is wide speculation that it is Agent Blake.
Smart joins the Watchmen cast that includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing and James Wolk
Lindelof executive produces with Nicole Kassell, who directed the pilot, Tom Spezialy, director Stephen Williams and Joseph Iberti.
Written by Damon Lindelof based on characters from DC, Watchmen is considered a dark satirical and dystopian take on the superhero genre. Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, Watchmen embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.
Emmy winner Smart will play an FBI Agent investigating a murder. The character’s identity has not been revealed but there is wide speculation that it is Agent Blake.
Smart joins the Watchmen cast that includes Regina King, Jeremy Irons, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Andrew Howard, Tom Mison, Frances Fisher, Jacob Ming-Trent, Sara Vickers, Dylan Schombing and James Wolk
Lindelof executive produces with Nicole Kassell, who directed the pilot, Tom Spezialy, director Stephen Williams and Joseph Iberti.
- 11/8/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael Doneger makes his feature writing and directing debut with Brampton’s Own, an indie film centering on Dustin (Alex Russell), a tunnel vision minor league baseball player who moves back to his hometown after striking out on his dreams to make the big leagues. Shot in just 15 days, the feature is an ambitious undertaking [...]
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- 10/18/2018
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
In today’s film news roundup, Jeff Nichols makes his first music video with his brother’s band Lucero and the films “Brampton’s Own” and “Take Light” have gotten distribution.
Music Video
“Loving” writer-director Jeff Nichols has moved into the music video world with the release of his short film “Long Way Back Home,” starring Michael Shannon, Garrett Hedlund, Scoot McNairy and Paul Sparks.
The seven-minute film, released Tuesday, is based on the eponymous track from Memphis band Lucero’s new album “Among The Ghosts.” The members of Lucero — Nichols’ brother Ben Nichols, Brian Venable, Roy Berry and John C. Stubblefield — also appear in the film.
Sarah Green, who produced Jeff Nichols’ “Loving,” “Midnight Special” and “Mud,” and Erin Freeman produced the film, which was shot by longtime Nichols collaborator Adam Stone. The video was filmed in both the band’s hometown of Memphis, Tenn. and the Nichols brothers’ home state of Arkansas.
Music Video
“Loving” writer-director Jeff Nichols has moved into the music video world with the release of his short film “Long Way Back Home,” starring Michael Shannon, Garrett Hedlund, Scoot McNairy and Paul Sparks.
The seven-minute film, released Tuesday, is based on the eponymous track from Memphis band Lucero’s new album “Among The Ghosts.” The members of Lucero — Nichols’ brother Ben Nichols, Brian Venable, Roy Berry and John C. Stubblefield — also appear in the film.
Sarah Green, who produced Jeff Nichols’ “Loving,” “Midnight Special” and “Mud,” and Erin Freeman produced the film, which was shot by longtime Nichols collaborator Adam Stone. The video was filmed in both the band’s hometown of Memphis, Tenn. and the Nichols brothers’ home state of Arkansas.
- 8/22/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Chronicle‘s Alex Russell and iZombie‘s Rose McIver are set to star in Brampton's Own, the sophomore directorial effort from This Thing With Sarah writer-director Michael Doneger. Scott Porter, Spencer Grammer, John Getz and Jean Smart are also in the pic, which starts shooting this week in Los Angeles. Russell stars as a recently retired minor-league baseball player who returns to his small hometown in hopes of repairing the strained relationships between him, his family…...
- 5/5/2017
- Deadline
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are set to fight crime in Townsville for another season.
Cartoon Network has renewed The Powerpuff Girls for Season 2 after the series received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.
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The Powerpuff Girls, which originally ran from 1995 to 2004, will make its San Diego Comic-Con debut with a panel and Townsville-inspired booth later this week.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* MTV is developing a pilot based on Michael Doneger’s 2015 film The Escort, which...
Cartoon Network has renewed The Powerpuff Girls for Season 2 after the series received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.
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The Powerpuff Girls, which originally ran from 1995 to 2004, will make its San Diego Comic-Con debut with a panel and Townsville-inspired booth later this week.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* MTV is developing a pilot based on Michael Doneger’s 2015 film The Escort, which...
- 7/19/2016
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Michael Doneger has been set to write, executive produce and star in The Escort, an MTV drama pilot based on the 2015 feature Doneger co-wrote and starred in alongside Lyndsey Fonseca. Blake Goza and Mark Dicristofaro, who produced the film, will also serve as executive producers on the TV project. The film, directed by Will Slocombe, centered on a sex-obsessed writer (Doneger) in need of a big story to land an editorial gig. After retaining the help of a…...
- 7/19/2016
- Deadline TV
Lyndsy Fonseca Gets a Prostitute Pep Talk in ‘The Escort’ Co-Starring Rumer Willis (Exclusive Video)
“Agent Carter” star Lyndsy Fonseca isn’t your average prostitute in “The Escort,” available today on iTunes and on demand via the Orchard. Fonseca’s character, Natalie, is a Stanford-educated, high-end hooker in downtown Los Angeles. Working at a staggering rate of $1,000 per hour, Natalie proves she’s well worth the time. Sex-crazed journalist Mitch (Michael Doneger) can’t afford Natalie’s attention when they first meet, but the two engage in a business transaction for other reasons. Also Read: Rumer Willis to Make Broadway Debut in 'Chicago' Mitch convinces Natalie to let him shadow her for a magazine exposé,...
- 7/29/2015
- by Kathy Zerbib
- The Wrap
The world of high-priced call girls gets a darkly comic twist in The Escort's trailer.
Michael Doneger wrote, produced and stars in the comedy about a reporter who tries to kick start his fledgling career with a truly sexy story.
Following a high-priced escort on the job for a week, he discovers the highs and lows of working in the sex trade.
The Escort's ensemble cast includes Bruce Campbell (Ash vs Evil Dead), Lyndsy Fonseca (Marvel's Agent Carter) and Rumer Willis (Dancing with the Stars), with supporting roles also going to Sonya Walger and Dan Bakkedahl.
The film is directed by Will Slocombe, who is best known for his work on the series Reception.
The Escort debuts in the Us on July 28 through VOD services.
Michael Doneger wrote, produced and stars in the comedy about a reporter who tries to kick start his fledgling career with a truly sexy story.
Following a high-priced escort on the job for a week, he discovers the highs and lows of working in the sex trade.
The Escort's ensemble cast includes Bruce Campbell (Ash vs Evil Dead), Lyndsy Fonseca (Marvel's Agent Carter) and Rumer Willis (Dancing with the Stars), with supporting roles also going to Sonya Walger and Dan Bakkedahl.
The film is directed by Will Slocombe, who is best known for his work on the series Reception.
The Escort debuts in the Us on July 28 through VOD services.
- 7/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Lyndsy Fonseca has done a pretty good job of staying on our radar since the Kick-ass films with appearances in How I Met Your Mother and Agent Carter, but even that's not enough. Thankfully, Fonseca is gracing the screen again, this time in the comedy The Escort, co-starring with none other than Bruce "boomstick" Campbell, Rumer Willis, Tommy Dewey, and Michael Doneger, which has a kind of... Read More...
- 7/22/2015
- by Paul Shirey
- JoBlo.com
The Orchard has nabbed North American distribution rights to The Escort in a deal made just before the comedy world-premieres tonight at the Los Angeles Film Festival. The plan is to give it a VOD release beginning July 28. The pic centers on Mitch (Michael Doneger, who also penned the script with Brandon Cohen), a sex-crazed writer, and Natalie (Lyndsy Fonseca), a Stanford-educated prostitute, who form a mutually beneficial partnership in a world of high-class escorts. Br…...
- 6/15/2015
- Deadline
Exclusive: “I used to think that any guy would be a sex addict if he could, and now that I know one, it’s real — and it is scary.” That line is delivered at the expense of Mitch (Michael Doneger), a sex-obsessed writer who needs a big story to land a big job. He turns to Natalie (Lyndsy Fonseca), a Stanford-schooled hooker who says “you tell yourself that you would never do something like that for money, but when it’s staring you right in the face…” So they form a…...
- 6/9/2015
- Deadline
Ant-Man
David Dastmalchian ("The Dark Knight," "Prisoners") has signed on to play a role in Peyton Reed's "Ant-Man" movie at Marvel Studios.
It's a role the studio is reportedly keeping under wraps. The actor will join an ensemble headed by Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michael Pena. [Source: Deadline]
Black Mass
Tony-nominated actor David Harbour ("The Equalizer ," "A Walk Among The Tombstones") will play corrupt FBI agent John Morris in Scott Cooper's Whitey Bulger biopic "Black Mass" at Warner Bros. Pictures.
Morris, Morris, along with fellow agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) allowed Whitey to evade law enforcement and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history. [Source: Deadline]
The Escort
Lyndsy Fonseca ("Kick Ass," "Nikita") has scored the lead role in the romantic comedy "The Escort". Will Slocombe directs the film which is currently shooting in Los Angeles and also stars Bruce Campbell, Tommy Dewey, Rumer Willis, Rachel Resheff,...
David Dastmalchian ("The Dark Knight," "Prisoners") has signed on to play a role in Peyton Reed's "Ant-Man" movie at Marvel Studios.
It's a role the studio is reportedly keeping under wraps. The actor will join an ensemble headed by Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michael Pena. [Source: Deadline]
Black Mass
Tony-nominated actor David Harbour ("The Equalizer ," "A Walk Among The Tombstones") will play corrupt FBI agent John Morris in Scott Cooper's Whitey Bulger biopic "Black Mass" at Warner Bros. Pictures.
Morris, Morris, along with fellow agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) allowed Whitey to evade law enforcement and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history. [Source: Deadline]
The Escort
Lyndsy Fonseca ("Kick Ass," "Nikita") has scored the lead role in the romantic comedy "The Escort". Will Slocombe directs the film which is currently shooting in Los Angeles and also stars Bruce Campbell, Tommy Dewey, Rumer Willis, Rachel Resheff,...
- 7/2/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
After winning the hearts of action aficionados everywhere by starring on The CW’s Nikita for four seasons and appearing in the superhero caper Kick-Ass, Lyndsy Fonseca is set to delve into more comedic territory for her next big screen role, having recently signed on to star in romantic comedy The Escort.
As per Deadline, the pic “tracks a sex-obsessed journalist (Michael Doneger) who throws himself into the world of high class escorts when he starts following a Stanford-educated prostitute (Fonseca).”
That cursory plot outline doesn’t give us much to go on, but it’s clear that Doneger, who also co-wrote the script with Brandon A. Cohen, is hoping to use The Escort to prove himself as a leading man. Doneger tried something similar with indie flick This Thing with Sarah last year, directing, starring in and scripting that project, but it never made much noise upon release. Of course,...
As per Deadline, the pic “tracks a sex-obsessed journalist (Michael Doneger) who throws himself into the world of high class escorts when he starts following a Stanford-educated prostitute (Fonseca).”
That cursory plot outline doesn’t give us much to go on, but it’s clear that Doneger, who also co-wrote the script with Brandon A. Cohen, is hoping to use The Escort to prove himself as a leading man. Doneger tried something similar with indie flick This Thing with Sarah last year, directing, starring in and scripting that project, but it never made much noise upon release. Of course,...
- 7/2/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Romantic comedy The Escort has found its lead in Lyndsy Fonseca, the Kick-Ass actress who’s coming off a four-season run on The CW’s Nikita. Pic tracks a sex-obsessed journalist (Michael Doneger) who throws himself into the world of high class escorts when he starts following a Stanford-educated prostitute. Will Slocombe (Cold Turkey, Crime Fiction) is directing from a script by Doneger and Brandon A. Cohen, with Doneger, Bruce Campbell, Tommy Dewey, Rumer Willis, Rachel Resheff, and Sonya Walger rounding out the cast. Filming on the Cloverhill Pictures production is underway in La. Blake Goza is producing and Tyler Konney […]...
- 7/2/2014
- Deadline
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