Julia Roberts übernimmt Hauptrolle in der Home Economics-Filmadaption für Sony

22. Mai 2026

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Sonys 3000 Pictures hat sich die Rechte an Katy Hays’ kommendem Roman Home Economics gesichert, wobei Julia Roberts die Hauptrolle übernehmen und als Produzentin fungieren wird.

Der Abschluss des Deals wurde diese Woche bekannt gegeben. Roberts wird den Film über ihr Label Red Om Films gemeinsam mit Lisa Roberts Gillan und Marisa Yeres Gill produzieren. Marc Platt wird ebenfalls als Produzent über Marc Platt Productions beteiligt sein. Hays wird den Roman selbst für die Leinwand adaptieren und als ausführende Produzentin an dem Film mitwirken. Einzelheiten zur Handlung werden derzeit noch unter Verschluss gehalten.

Billie Eilish in advanced talks for lead role in Sarah Polley's 'The Bell Jar' adaptation

11. März 2026 Von KI berichtet Bild generiert von KI

Billie Eilish is in advanced talks to make her feature film acting debut as Esther Greenwood in Sarah Polley's adaptation of Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar.' The project, backed by Plan B Entertainment, Joy Coalition, and StudioCanal with Focus Features in talks for distribution, follows a young woman's mental health struggles amid 1950s societal expectations. Polley, an Oscar winner for 'Women Talking,' is directing and adapting the screenplay.

Peacock develops 'Bride Wars' TV series with Emma Roberts

A TV adaptation of the 2009 film 'Bride Wars' is in development at Peacock, starring Emma Roberts as a wedding planner. The series reimagines the story of rival planners clashing over a wedding in North Carolina. It has not yet received an official order.

Netflix orders 'The Corrections' limited series starring Meryl Streep

2. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Netflix has given a straight-to-series order for a limited series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's novel 'The Corrections,' with Meryl Streep starring as the family matriarch Enid. The project is written by Franzen and directed by Cord Jefferson. Streep's involvement was first announced two years ago during early development.

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Renée Zellweger to star in drama opposite Sissy Spacek

Black Bear and Artists Equity have partnered on the upcoming film A Woman in the Sun, which will star Renée Zellweger and Sissy Spacek alongside Mia Threapleton. The project marks the directorial debut of Julia Cox, who wrote and executive produced the 2023 film Nyad.

Emma D'Arcy to lead U.K. short film 'Last Train Home'

11. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Emma D'Arcy, star of HBO's 'House of the Dragon,' has been cast as the lead in 'Last Train Home,' a magical realist short film about dying from director Jessi Gutch. The project draws from Gutch's personal experience with incurable ovarian cancer and explores death as a multifaceted human experience. Production is currently seeking financing with a budget of £72,000.

Channel 4's A Woman of Substance reboot premieres tomorrow with more romance than Bridgerton

A month after releasing its trailer, Channel 4 is launching the reboot of Barbara Taylor Bradford's classic novel A Woman of Substance, promising more romance and sex than Bridgerton and Rivals. The eight-part drama stars Brenda Blethyn as the older Emma Harte and Jessica Reynolds as her younger self. It premieres on March 10, 2026, at 9pm, with the full series available online immediately after.

Montag, 27. April 2026, 19:32 Uhr