Category Archives: Variety

Busy Philipps Joins CBS Legal Drama ‘Cupertino’
Busy Philipps has joined the upcoming CBS drama series “Cupertino” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Philipps joins the show alongside fellow cast members Mike Colter, Rachel ...
Joseph Otterson Feb 24, 2026

‘Zootopia 2’ Artists on How They Made Gary De’Snake Empathetic by Softening His Eyes and Adding a Brow
"Zootopia 2" introduces Gary De'Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan), a reptile whose home and community are destroyed by the evil machinations of the lynx family. His heroic actions - along with those of re...
jazztangcay Feb 24, 2026

LISTEN: Showrunner Bill Lawrence on the Relaunch of ‘Scrubs’ and Rise of ‘Rooster’
On today's episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety's Michael Schneider speaks to “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking” exec producer Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of "Scr...
Cynthia Littleton Feb 24, 2026

Beta Film Boards Premium Drama Series on the Fairytale King ‘Ludwig’
Beta Film has boarded as international distributor on a crime series about the death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, whose Castle Neuschwanstein inspired Disney's iconic castle logo. The show is being p...
Leo Barraclough Feb 24, 2026

‘Joe vs. Carole’ Creator Etan Frankel Signs First-Look Producing Deal With Fox Entertainment
“Joe vs. Carole” creator Etan Frankel has signed a first-look producing deal with Fox Entertainment Studios. Under the pact, Frankel - whose credits include “Shameless” and ...
Ethan Shanfeld Feb 24, 2026

‘Marty Supreme’ Cinematographer Darius Khondji Used Haze Machines to Create a 1950s New York Look
In "Marty Supreme," Timothe Chalamet plays the titular character, an underdog who is convinced that table tennis is his ticket to success. Set in 1952, Marty is a hustler working at a shoe store, wher...
jazztangcay Feb 24, 2026

UTA Signs ‘Lord of the Flies’ and HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Star Lox Pratt (EXCLUSIVE)
UTA has added British actor Lox Pratt to its roster, representing him across all areas. Pratt recently gained attention for his role as Jack Merridew in Jack Thorne's four-part television series ̶...
Kennedy French Feb 24, 2026

Google ‘Deeply Sorry’ for BAFTA News Alert That Included N-Word, Says the Message Was Not AI-Generated
Google apologized Tuesday for sending out an “offensive notification” about the recent BAFTA Film Awards controversy, which included the use of the N-word. The inclusion of the slur in the...
Jennifer Maas Feb 24, 2026

‘God of War’ Live-Action Series Casts Ed Skrein as Baldur
Ed Skrein is the latest addition to the live-action “God of War” TV series at Amazon Prime Video. Skrein will star as Baldur in the series, which is currently in pre-production in Vancouve...
Joseph Otterson Feb 24, 2026

‘First Time Caller’ Movie in the Works From ‘Tell Me Lies’ Producer, A Cup of Happy Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
A movie based on B.K. Borison’s hit 2025 romance novel “First Time Caller” is in the works. The film rights to the book, which follows a hopeless romantic who meets a jaded radio hos...
Jennifer Maas Feb 24, 2026