Ridley Scott
88-year-old filmmaker Ridley Scott is currently shooting “The Dog Stars,” has his Bee Gees biopic filming later this year, and intends to shoot a western next year. Now he’s potentially adding another film.
Asked by Collider about what projects he still wants to do, he says: “I still have to do a musical. I still have to do a pirate movie. I still have to do a Western.” With two of those three already lined up, it sounds like he may get around to doing the third – the pirate film. Scott previously considered a William Kidd biopic in the early 2000s.
Black Panther 3
Filmmaker Ryan Coogler has confirmed reports that he hopes to join forces with Denzel Washington for the third “Black Panther” film. Speaking on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, he was asked if he had conversations with Washington about the film or if he is writing a role specifically for the actor.
Coogler replied: “All of that, bro, all of the above. TThere’s no fiction out there… Denzel is family at this point…I’ve been trying to work with him since day one…I’ve been talking to him about this to him for a long time.” Talking about Denzel’s own reveal of his involvement last year, Coogler says he: “was surprised when he mentioned it, but it’s not like it’s not true.”
Untitled Snoop Dogg Biopic
Craig Brewer (“Dolemite Is My Name,” “Hustle and Flow”) will replace Allen Hughes as director od Universal’s long-gestating Snoop Dogg biopic.
Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., the American rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur rose to fame in the early 1990s and became a defining figure in hip-hop with his signature style and hits like “Gin and Juice” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot”. [Source: Yahoo]
Shout It Out Loud
Nick Jonas is in final talks to play KISS frontman Paul Stanley in STX’s biopic “Shout It Out Loud” about the band. McG will direct the project from a script by Darren Lemke, with casting currently underway for Gene Simmons.
The band first formed in 1970s New York and became known for its glam rock look, always performing in face paint and elaborate costumes. They were known for their catchy songs and wild stage shows. [Source: THR]
The Old Guard 2
Netflix has premiered the first clip from their upcoming “The Old Guard” sequel ahead of that film’s release July 2nd. The action-fantasy film deals with a group of immortal warriors and the clip shows the reunion of Andy (Charlize Theron) with former teammate turned enemy Quynh (Veronica Ngo).
