Cliffhanger
Row K Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Jaume Collet-Serra’s “Cliffhanger” reimagining starring Pierce Brosnan and Lily James, with plans for a wide cinema release in 2026.
Brosnan plays seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites. The story unfolds during a weekend trip with a billionaire’s son, where he and one of his daughters are targeted by a gang of kidnappers. The other daughter, still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes. To save her family, she must confront her fears and fight for survival. [Source: Variety]
Jack of Spades
More details on Joel Coen’s “Jack of Spades” have emerged with “Billions” and “Homeland” star Damian Lewis reportedly set to join Josh O’Connor, Lesley Manville, and Frances McDormand in the film which is being shot in Scotland. The project is being dubbed a “gothic mystery” set in 1880s Scotland. [Source: World of Reel]
Untitled Sean Penn Film
Actor/filmmaker Sean Penn has revealed that he’s got Tom Hardy to take the lead role in his next directorial effort which will shoot next Summer. Penn adds that Hardy’s commitments to the Paramount+ series “MobLand” prevent filming taking place any sooner. Specifics of the film are under wraps. [Source: Vanity Fair]
Pedro Pascal
Actor Pete Davidson has taken issue with the backlash and jokes about Pedro Pascal being ‘in everything’ these days. Speaking on Theo Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast, the former SNL regular said to give the “Materialists” and “Fantastic Four” actor a break:
“F—ing two years ago he’s a hardworking, great actor. Everyone was like, ‘He’s worked so hard and has been a struggling actor.’ f—ing blows up so f—ing hard. Everyone’s like, ‘Daddy, daddy! Yeah, daddy, daddy.’ Then a year later, he’s in everything now because he’s hot and big and everyone’s like, ‘Go the f— away, dude.”
Davidson also predicts the backlash will soon turn on “Fallout” and “The White Lotus” actor Walton Goggins next, saying it’s “going to happen within months”. [Source: This Past Weekend]
Spartacus: House of Ashur
Starz has announced a December 5th premiere of “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” the upcoming sequel/reimagining of the network’s erotic and history-bending drama over a decade after the original series debuted. The show will be released with two back-to-back episodes on that date.
Nick E. Tarabay leads the cast of the series which also stars Graham McTavish, Tenika Davis, Claudia Black, Ivana Baquero, India Shaw-Smith, Jordi Webber and Leigh Gill. [Source: Starz]
