Category Archives: Variety

Paul Mescal Bulked Up for ‘Gladiator 2’ but Didn’t Want to Become a Sex Symbol: I Never Wanted to Look ‘More Like an Underwear Model Than a Warrior’
Paul Mescal revealed to Vanity Fair as part of the first look at “Gladiator II” that he got offered the sequel’s leading role after only meeting director Ridley Scott for about a hal...
Zack Sharf Jul 01, 2024

Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock, Meghann Fahy to Star in Netflix Limited Series ‘Sirens’
Julianne Moore, Milly Alcock, and Meghann Fahy are all set for lead roles in the upcoming Netflix limited series “Sirens.” Variety exclusively reported in February that the dark comedy ser...
Joseph Otterson Jul 01, 2024

‘The Bus of Life’ Gets Life-Affirming Trailer Ahead of Spanish Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
FilmSharks has released the international trailer for “The Bus of Life,” the latest feature from Barcelona-based Arcadia Motion Pictures, producers of Pablo Berger’s Oscar-nominated ...
Jamie Lang Jul 01, 2024

Tom Petty Estate Inks Worldwide Deal With Warner Chappell Music
The estate of Tom Petty has signed a worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) to distribute the late rock singer’s music catalog. Over his 40-year career, Petty recorded mo...
Thania Garcia Jul 01, 2024

All Seasons of Mind-Bending Series ‘Lost’ Are on Netflix Again
All six seasons of “Lost,” the cult-classic supernatural show that ended its TV run 14 years ago, are once again streaming on Netflix in the U.S. as of July 1. The full run of “Lost,...
Todd Spangler Jul 01, 2024

Sean Penn’s Ukraine Documentary ‘Superpower’ to Stream for Free on Youtube
The Paramount+ original documentary “Superpower,” co-directed by Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman, is available to stream for free on the official Paramount+ YouTube channel. The documentary wi...
Selena Kuznikov Jul 01, 2024

Steven Soderbergh Is So ‘Fascinated’ by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour That It’s Inspiring His Next Project: ‘I Would Go if I Could. There Aren’t Any Tickets!’
Steven Soderbergh is taking a page from Taylor Swift's playbook. "People laugh that there is a college class being taught about her and I go, 'There should be,'” the director tells Variety at Ka...
Leo Barraclough Jul 01, 2024

Idaho College Murders Docuseries Coming to Amazon, Plus Scripted Drama in the Works
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a docuseries about the 2022 Idaho murders, with a separate scripted series in the works. The docuseries, from Skydance Television and Story Syndicate, will chronicle ...
Ethan Shanfeld Jul 01, 2024

Richard Gere Joins Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright in Showtime Espionage Series ‘The Agency’
Richard Gere has joined the upcoming espionage thriller series “The Agency” at Paramount+ with Showtime, Variety has learned. Gere is the latest big name to join the series, after Variety ...
Joseph Otterson Jul 01, 2024

‘John Wick’ Director Chad Stahelski to Produce English-Language ‘Kill’ Remake for Lionsgate
“John Wick” director Chad Stahelski and his production company 87Eleven Entertainment are producing an English-language remake of the Indian action film “Kill” for Lionsgate. T...
Rebecca Rubin Jul 01, 2024