Searchlight Pictures gave their darkly comedic psychological thriller The Menu a theatrical release last month (you can read our review Here and watch our interview with stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult Here), and it has been more successful than I would have expected it to be. It has earned more than 59 million at the worldwide box office. And next month, it’s heading into viewers’ homes. The Menu will be receiving a digital release on January 3rd, with a Blu-ray release to follow on January 17th.
Scripted by Will Tracy (Last Week with John Oliver) and Seth Reiss (Late Night with Seth Meyers), The Menu is set
in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, with some shocking surprises.
Taylor-Joy (The Witch) and Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road...
Scripted by Will Tracy (Last Week with John Oliver) and Seth Reiss (Late Night with Seth Meyers), The Menu is set
in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, with some shocking surprises.
Taylor-Joy (The Witch) and Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 12/15/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Searchlight Pictures will be giving the darkly comedic psychological thriller The Menu a theatrical release this Friday, November 18th, and ahead of the film’s release, we had the chance to sit down for an interview with its stars, Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch) and Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road). To find out what they had to say about their experience working on The Menu, check out the video embedded above!
Our own Chris Bumbray recently had the chance to watch The Menu at the Toronto International Film Festival and gave the film a 9/10 review you can read at This Link.
Scripted by Will Tracy (Last Week with John Oliver) and Seth Reiss (Late Night with Seth Meyers), The Menu is set
in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu,...
Our own Chris Bumbray recently had the chance to watch The Menu at the Toronto International Film Festival and gave the film a 9/10 review you can read at This Link.
Scripted by Will Tracy (Last Week with John Oliver) and Seth Reiss (Late Night with Seth Meyers), The Menu is set
in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu,...
- 11/16/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Searchlight Pictures has wrapped production on The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, announcing that Dijon Means (P-Valley), Xavier Mills (Interview with the Vampire), Cleveland Berto (Terminator: Dark Fate) and Ryan Paynter (Dopesick) will round out the cast.
The upcoming film directed by Tina Mabry is based on the 2013 New York Times bestselling novel by Edward Kelsey Moore. It tells the story of three best friends dubbed “The Supremes” who have weathered life’s storms together for two generations, through marriage and children, happiness and the blues, watching as they find themselves at a crossroad that tests their lifelong bond.
Details as to the new cast members’ roles haven’t been disclosed. But the film’s ensemble also includes Russell Hornsby and Mekhi Phifer, as well as Kyanna Simone, Tati Gabrielle, Abigail Achiri, Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Tony Winters. Gina Prince-Bythewood adapted the screenplay,...
The upcoming film directed by Tina Mabry is based on the 2013 New York Times bestselling novel by Edward Kelsey Moore. It tells the story of three best friends dubbed “The Supremes” who have weathered life’s storms together for two generations, through marriage and children, happiness and the blues, watching as they find themselves at a crossroad that tests their lifelong bond.
Details as to the new cast members’ roles haven’t been disclosed. But the film’s ensemble also includes Russell Hornsby and Mekhi Phifer, as well as Kyanna Simone, Tati Gabrielle, Abigail Achiri, Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall and Tony Winters. Gina Prince-Bythewood adapted the screenplay,...
- 11/14/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Searchlight Pictures has released a new trailer and poster for Chevalier, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) herself and her court.
About The Film
Genre: Biography, Drama, History Cast: Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas
Marton Csokas, Minnie Driver, Alec Newman, Sian Clifford, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alex Fitzalan, Ronke Adekoluejo Director: Stephen Williams Screenplay by: Stefani Robinson Producers: Cornelia Burleigh, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Dianne McGunigle, Zahra Phillips, Stefani Robinson
Chevalier is in theaters on April 7, 2023!
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Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) herself and her court.
About The Film
Genre: Biography, Drama, History Cast: Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Marton Csokas
Marton Csokas, Minnie Driver, Alec Newman, Sian Clifford, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alex Fitzalan, Ronke Adekoluejo Director: Stephen Williams Screenplay by: Stefani Robinson Producers: Cornelia Burleigh, Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Dianne McGunigle, Zahra Phillips, Stefani Robinson
Chevalier is in theaters on April 7, 2023!
The post Poster and Trailer Released for “Chevalier” first appeared on CinemaNerdz.
- 11/9/2022
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Tina Mabry’s “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” has rounded out its cast with the addition of Kyanna Simone (“American Horror Stories”), Tati Gabrielle (“You”), Abigail Achiri (“The Underground Railroad”), Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall (“Blue Bayou”) and Tony Winters (“National Champions”) as Big Earl.
Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan lead the movie, based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 bestselling novel, playing best friends affectionally dubbed “The Supremes.” According to the film’s synopsis, the trio — Clarice, Odette and Barbara Jean — “have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues,” and they “find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.” Simone, Gabrielle and Achiri will play younger versions of Ellis, Lathan and Aduba’s characters, respectively.
Russell Hornsby and Mekhi Phifer also star in the Searchlight Pictures movie, which has begun principal photography in North Carolina.
In...
Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan lead the movie, based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 bestselling novel, playing best friends affectionally dubbed “The Supremes.” According to the film’s synopsis, the trio — Clarice, Odette and Barbara Jean — “have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues,” and they “find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.” Simone, Gabrielle and Achiri will play younger versions of Ellis, Lathan and Aduba’s characters, respectively.
Russell Hornsby and Mekhi Phifer also star in the Searchlight Pictures movie, which has begun principal photography in North Carolina.
In...
- 10/13/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
ER alum Mekhi Phifer has joined Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan in The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat for Searchlight Pictures.
Tina Mabry is directing the film about three best friends dubbed the “Supremes” from a script by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with revisions by Mabry. Phifer currently stars alongside Octavia Spencer in Apple’s Truth Be Told drama.
He’s best known for playing Gregory Pratt on NBC’s ER and has also starred in movies like Clockers and the Divergent franchise. His credits also include Hulu’s Love, Victor, A&e’s Roots, House of Lies, Torchwood and Lie to Me. He is a multiple NAACP Award winner.
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat is an adaptation of the 2013 novel by Edward Kelsey Moore and, per Searchlight, portrays best friends who have “weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children,...
ER alum Mekhi Phifer has joined Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan in The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat for Searchlight Pictures.
Tina Mabry is directing the film about three best friends dubbed the “Supremes” from a script by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with revisions by Mabry. Phifer currently stars alongside Octavia Spencer in Apple’s Truth Be Told drama.
He’s best known for playing Gregory Pratt on NBC’s ER and has also starred in movies like Clockers and the Divergent franchise. His credits also include Hulu’s Love, Victor, A&e’s Roots, House of Lies, Torchwood and Lie to Me. He is a multiple NAACP Award winner.
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat is an adaptation of the 2013 novel by Edward Kelsey Moore and, per Searchlight, portrays best friends who have “weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children,...
- 10/5/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Russell Hornsby has signed onto Searchlight Pictures’ “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can Eat,” joining the film’s starry lead trio of Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan.
Based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 bestselling novel, “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” is set to be directed by Tina Mabry from a script by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with revisions by Mabry.
Aduba, Ellis and Lathan play best friends dubbed “The Supremes,” who, according to the film’s synopsis, “have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues,” and “find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.” Hornsby has been cast in a key role in the project, specifics of which are being kept under wraps.
In Dec. 2020, Variety exclusively reported that Mabry had signed on to the project, which is produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen’s Temple Hill Entertainment,...
Based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 bestselling novel, “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” is set to be directed by Tina Mabry from a script by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with revisions by Mabry.
Aduba, Ellis and Lathan play best friends dubbed “The Supremes,” who, according to the film’s synopsis, “have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues,” and “find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.” Hornsby has been cast in a key role in the project, specifics of which are being kept under wraps.
In Dec. 2020, Variety exclusively reported that Mabry had signed on to the project, which is produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen’s Temple Hill Entertainment,...
- 9/27/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Last month, Searchlight Pictures unveiled two posters for their darkly comedic psychological thriller The Menu, which is set to reach theatres on November 18th. One of the posters focused on the character played by Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch) and the other focused on the character played by Ralph Fiennes (No Time to Die). Now a new poster for The Menu has arrived online, and this one features both Taylor-Joy and Fiennes, as well as Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road) and several other cast members. You can take a look at it at the bottom of this article.
Our own Chris Bumbray recently had the chance to watch The Menu at the Toronto International Film Festival and gave the film a 9/10 review you can read at This Link.
We’ve been following the progress of this project for over three years now, as it first caught our attention when Alexander Payne was going to direct,...
Our own Chris Bumbray recently had the chance to watch The Menu at the Toronto International Film Festival and gave the film a 9/10 review you can read at This Link.
We’ve been following the progress of this project for over three years now, as it first caught our attention when Alexander Payne was going to direct,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Amiah Miller of the upcoming film My Best Friend’s Exorcism and Bill Heck of Locke & Key are joining previously announced lead Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) in the horror thriller Dust, which will be released as a Hulu Original in the United States. Also in the cast are Annaleigh Ashford (Masters of Sex) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Punisher). Filming is currently underway in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Coming to us from Searchlight Pictures, Dust marks the feature directorial debut of directors William Joines and Karrie Crouse. Crouse wrote the screenplay for the film, which will tell the story of
a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters with a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Variety adds that the film is set in 1930s Oklahoma.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing Dust, with Paulson serving as executive producer.
Coming to us from Searchlight Pictures, Dust marks the feature directorial debut of directors William Joines and Karrie Crouse. Crouse wrote the screenplay for the film, which will tell the story of
a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters with a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Variety adds that the film is set in 1930s Oklahoma.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing Dust, with Paulson serving as executive producer.
- 9/1/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Amiah Miller and Bill Heck are rounding out the cast of Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming horror thriller film “Dust.”
The film stars Sarah Paulson of “American Horror Story,” Annaleigh Ashford and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a story set in 1930s Oklahoma. It follows a woman who, during the region’s increasingly perilous dust storms, is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family. The film is directed by Will Joines and Karrie Crouse, and Crouse penned the script. “Dust” commenced principal photography this week in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Miller previously starred as Nova in the 2017 film from 20th Century Studios “War for the Planet of the Apes” alongside Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn. In 2020, she was also seen in David Oyelowo’s feature directorial debut “The Water Man.”
Heck recently starred in 2020’s “I’m Your Woman” alongside Rachel Brosnahan. He was also seen in Joel and Ethan Coen...
The film stars Sarah Paulson of “American Horror Story,” Annaleigh Ashford and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in a story set in 1930s Oklahoma. It follows a woman who, during the region’s increasingly perilous dust storms, is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family. The film is directed by Will Joines and Karrie Crouse, and Crouse penned the script. “Dust” commenced principal photography this week in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Miller previously starred as Nova in the 2017 film from 20th Century Studios “War for the Planet of the Apes” alongside Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn. In 2020, she was also seen in David Oyelowo’s feature directorial debut “The Water Man.”
Heck recently starred in 2020’s “I’m Your Woman” alongside Rachel Brosnahan. He was also seen in Joel and Ethan Coen...
- 9/1/2022
- by Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Ebon Moss-Bachrach is set to join Sarah Paulson and Annaleigh Ashford in horror thriller Dust. Will Joines and Karrie Crouse are directing the pic, which was penned by Crouse.
The film will stream on Disney’s Dtc platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced. Principal photography is set to begin late this month. Paulson also is exec producing.
Dust follows a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters. She becomes convinced that a mysterious presence is threatening her family and takes extraordinary measures to protect them.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing. SVP Acquisitions & Production Chan Phung, Director of Development Zahra Phillips and Creative Affairs Manager Daejione Jones are overseeing for Searchlight Pictures, reporting to Heads of Production and Development DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas.
Moss-Bachrach most recently was seen in FX’s The Bear,...
The film will stream on Disney’s Dtc platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced. Principal photography is set to begin late this month. Paulson also is exec producing.
Dust follows a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters. She becomes convinced that a mysterious presence is threatening her family and takes extraordinary measures to protect them.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing. SVP Acquisitions & Production Chan Phung, Director of Development Zahra Phillips and Creative Affairs Manager Daejione Jones are overseeing for Searchlight Pictures, reporting to Heads of Production and Development DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas.
Moss-Bachrach most recently was seen in FX’s The Bear,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Annaleigh Ashford is set to co-star opposite Sarah Paulson in Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming horror thriller Dust. Will Joines and Karrie Crouse are directing the pic, which was penned by Crouse. The film will stream on Disney’s Dtc platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced. Principal photography is set to commence late August. Paulson is also exec producing.
The film follows a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters with a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing, SVP, Acquisitions & Production Chan Phung, Director of Development Zahra Phillips and Creative Affairs Manager Daejione Jones are overseeing for Searchlight Pictures, reporting to Heads of Production and Development DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas.
Best known for her starring role in the CBS sitcom,...
The film follows a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters with a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing, SVP, Acquisitions & Production Chan Phung, Director of Development Zahra Phillips and Creative Affairs Manager Daejione Jones are overseeing for Searchlight Pictures, reporting to Heads of Production and Development DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas.
Best known for her starring role in the CBS sitcom,...
- 8/4/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Sarah Paulson is set to star in Searchlight Pictures’ “Dust,” a horror thriller that was originally intended as a vehicle for Claire Foy.
The film, like other recent Searchlight releases such as “Fire Island” and “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” will stream on Disney’s Dtc platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced. Principal photography will begin next month. Foy had to drop out due to scheduling issues.
Will Joines and Karrie Crouse are directing the film, which was penned by Crouse. It centers on a mother who is haunted by her past and who encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family. Paulson previously starred in Searchlight’s “12 Years a Slave” and “Martha Marcy May Marlene.”
“Sarah is an extraordinary artist and we are thrilled to be working with her again,” said Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield.
The film, like other recent Searchlight releases such as “Fire Island” and “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” will stream on Disney’s Dtc platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced. Principal photography will begin next month. Foy had to drop out due to scheduling issues.
Will Joines and Karrie Crouse are directing the film, which was penned by Crouse. It centers on a mother who is haunted by her past and who encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family. Paulson previously starred in Searchlight’s “12 Years a Slave” and “Martha Marcy May Marlene.”
“Sarah is an extraordinary artist and we are thrilled to be working with her again,” said Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield.
- 7/25/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Sarah Paulson is set to star in Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming horror thriller Dust. Will Joines and Karrie Crouse are directing the pic, which was penned by Crouse. The film will stream on Disney’s Dtc platforms as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced. Principal photography is set to commence late August.
“Sarah is an extraordinary artist and we are thrilled to be working with her again,” said Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield. For Searchlight, Paulson previously starred in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which received an Academy Award for Best Picture, and Sean Durkin’s Martha Marcy May Marlene.
The film follows a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters with a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing,...
“Sarah is an extraordinary artist and we are thrilled to be working with her again,” said Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield. For Searchlight, Paulson previously starred in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, which received an Academy Award for Best Picture, and Sean Durkin’s Martha Marcy May Marlene.
The film follows a woman who is trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and is haunted by her past encounters with a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Sarah Paulson has another “American Horror Story” to add to her filmography.
The “AHS” star and frequent Hulu collaborator is set to lead Searchlight Pictures’ horror-thriller “Dust” for the streamer. Based on co-director and “Westworld” writer Karrie Crouse’s script out of Sundance Writers’ Lab, “Dust” is set in 1930s Oklahoma where a young mother (Paulson) is haunted by the past as she encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Crouse and Will Joines co-direct the feature after previously collaborating on short film “Propagation.” Principal photography for “Dust” will start in late August, with Emmy winner Paulson also executive producing.
“Sarah is an extraordinary artist and we are thrilled to be working with her again,” Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield said in a joint statement.
For Searchlight, Paulson previously starred in Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” which received the Academy Award for Best Picture,...
The “AHS” star and frequent Hulu collaborator is set to lead Searchlight Pictures’ horror-thriller “Dust” for the streamer. Based on co-director and “Westworld” writer Karrie Crouse’s script out of Sundance Writers’ Lab, “Dust” is set in 1930s Oklahoma where a young mother (Paulson) is haunted by the past as she encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Crouse and Will Joines co-direct the feature after previously collaborating on short film “Propagation.” Principal photography for “Dust” will start in late August, with Emmy winner Paulson also executive producing.
“Sarah is an extraordinary artist and we are thrilled to be working with her again,” Searchlight Presidents David Greenbaum and Matthew Greenfield said in a joint statement.
For Searchlight, Paulson previously starred in Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” which received the Academy Award for Best Picture,...
- 7/25/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Horror-thriller to begin production in late August.
Sarah Paulson has signed on to star in Searchlight Pictures’ horror-thriller Dust, which is set to begin production in late August.
Paulson will also serve as executive producer on the story about a mother haunted by her past and trapped by dust storms who encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Claire Foy was originally attached to the project when it was introduced to the virtual Cannes market in 2020. Searchlight announced it had acquired worldwide rights in October of that year.
Will Joines and Karrie Crouse will co-direct from a screenplay by Crouse.
Sarah Paulson has signed on to star in Searchlight Pictures’ horror-thriller Dust, which is set to begin production in late August.
Paulson will also serve as executive producer on the story about a mother haunted by her past and trapped by dust storms who encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family.
Claire Foy was originally attached to the project when it was introduced to the virtual Cannes market in 2020. Searchlight announced it had acquired worldwide rights in October of that year.
Will Joines and Karrie Crouse will co-direct from a screenplay by Crouse.
- 7/25/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
“American Horror Story” star Sarah Paulson has signed on to star and executive produce a horror-thriller film called “Dust” at Searchlight Pictures.
Will Joines and Karrie Crouse are directing the film that hopes to begin production in late August.
Paulson joins “Dust” in place of Claire Foy, who was once attached back when Searchlight first acquired the project in 2020. The film follows a mother who, trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and haunted by her past, encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family. Crouse wrote the script.
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Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan to Star in ‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat’
“Dust” will stream as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing. SVP, Acquisitions & Production Chan Phung, Director of Development Zahra Phillips and Creative Affairs Manager Daejione Jones...
Will Joines and Karrie Crouse are directing the film that hopes to begin production in late August.
Paulson joins “Dust” in place of Claire Foy, who was once attached back when Searchlight first acquired the project in 2020. The film follows a mother who, trapped by increasingly perilous dust storms and haunted by her past, encounters a threatening presence and takes extraordinary measures to protect her family. Crouse wrote the script.
Also Read:
Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan to Star in ‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat’
“Dust” will stream as a Hulu Original in the U.S., with additional release plans to be announced.
Alix Madigan and Lucas Joaquin are producing. SVP, Acquisitions & Production Chan Phung, Director of Development Zahra Phillips and Creative Affairs Manager Daejione Jones...
- 7/25/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan are set to star in “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” at Searchlight Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap. The film is an adaptation of a 2013 novel by Edward Kelsey Moore.
Tina Mabry, a producer on “Queen Sugar,” will direct the feature film adaptation of the book of the same name. She’ll work from a script written by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with revisions by Mabry.
The story follows three women in Plainview, Indiana who since the ’60s as high school pals have been dubbed “The Supremes” and have spent all their time at a diner called Earl’s as their home away from home. And though they’ve weathered much in their lives, each of the women now face their own personal struggles that puts their friendship at a crossroads.
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Tina Mabry, a producer on “Queen Sugar,” will direct the feature film adaptation of the book of the same name. She’ll work from a script written by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with revisions by Mabry.
The story follows three women in Plainview, Indiana who since the ’60s as high school pals have been dubbed “The Supremes” and have spent all their time at a diner called Earl’s as their home away from home. And though they’ve weathered much in their lives, each of the women now face their own personal struggles that puts their friendship at a crossroads.
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Sam Mendes’ ‘Empire of Light’ With Olivia Colman...
- 7/21/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Searchlight Pictures has lined up an all-star cast for its adaptation of Tina Mabry’s The Supremes At Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat with Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis, and Sanaa Lathan set to star in the adaptation. Mabry will direct from a script Gina Prince-Bythewood penned the script, with revisions by Mabry, which is based on the 2013 New York Times best-selling novel by Edward Kelsey Moore.
Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen’s Temple Hill Entertainment is producing, with Production Heads DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas overseeing for Searchlight, along with Director of Production Zahra Phillips and Creative Executive Apolline Berty.
The film follows three best friends dubbed “The Supremes,” who have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues, find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.
Following years of success that included multiple Emmy wins for playing Crazy Eyes...
Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen’s Temple Hill Entertainment is producing, with Production Heads DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas overseeing for Searchlight, along with Director of Production Zahra Phillips and Creative Executive Apolline Berty.
The film follows three best friends dubbed “The Supremes,” who have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues, find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.
Following years of success that included multiple Emmy wins for playing Crazy Eyes...
- 7/21/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The Menu’: Paul Adelstein, Rob Yang, Arturo Castro & Others Are Searchlight Pic’s Final Ingredients
Exclusive: Searchlight Pictures’ gourmet dark satire The Menu, which is currently filming in Savannah, Ga, has rounded out its cast with Paul Adelstein (Intolerable Cruelty), Rob Yang (Succession), Arturo Castro (Mr. Corman), Mark St. Cyr (High School Musical: The Musical – The Series), Rebecca Koon (Sharp Objects), Peter Grosz (At Home with Amy Sedaris) and Christina Brucato.
They join the previously announced line-up of the Mark Mylod-directed feature: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau (Elsa), Janet McTeer (Lillian Bloom), John Leguizamo (as Movie Star), Aimee Carrero (Felicity), Reed Birney (Richard) and Judith Light (Anne).
Based on an original screenplay by Seth Reiss (Late Night With Seth Meyers) and Will Tracy (Succession), The Menu follows a young couple, Margot and Tyler (Taylor-Joy and Hoult), who travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where Chef...
They join the previously announced line-up of the Mark Mylod-directed feature: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau (Elsa), Janet McTeer (Lillian Bloom), John Leguizamo (as Movie Star), Aimee Carrero (Felicity), Reed Birney (Richard) and Judith Light (Anne).
Based on an original screenplay by Seth Reiss (Late Night With Seth Meyers) and Will Tracy (Succession), The Menu follows a young couple, Margot and Tyler (Taylor-Joy and Hoult), who travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where Chef...
- 10/5/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Reed Birney, the stage and screen veteran best known for his Tony-winning turn in “The Humans,” has joined the packed cast of Mark Mylod’s “The Menu.” The Searchlight Pictures dark comedy has already lined up an impressive ensemble of heavyweight talent, including the previously announced Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes. The rest of the cast includes such award winners and film favorites as Hong Chau, Nicholas Hoult, John Leguizamo, Janet McTeer, and Judith Light.
“The Menu” follows a young couple on a trip to a remote island, where they have traveled to eat at an exclusive restaurant. There, the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Mylod, who has helmed episodes of “Succession” and “Entourage,” directs from a script by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss. Adam McKay and Betsy Koch are producing the picture. Overseeing for Searchlight are film production heads DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas,...
“The Menu” follows a young couple on a trip to a remote island, where they have traveled to eat at an exclusive restaurant. There, the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Mylod, who has helmed episodes of “Succession” and “Entourage,” directs from a script by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss. Adam McKay and Betsy Koch are producing the picture. Overseeing for Searchlight are film production heads DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas,...
- 9/1/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Judith Light has joined the packed cast of Searchlight Pictures’ dark comedy “The Menu.”
The two-time Tony winner will star alongside the previously announced Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in the film, as well as Hong Chau (“Downsizing”), Nicholas Hoult (“The Favourite”), John Leguizamo (“Ghetto Klown”) and Janet McTeer (“Ozark”).
“Succession” and “Entourage” helmer Mark Mylod is directing the project, which follows a young couple who travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu — and some shocking surprises.
Will Tracy (“Succession”) and Seth Reiss (“Late Night with Seth Meyers”) wrote the script. Adam McKay and Betsy Koch of Hyperobject Industries are producing. Overseeing for Searchlight are film production heads DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas, and director of film development Zahra Phillips.
Light has been on a tear since her acclaimed 2016 debut as Shelly Pfefferman, the troubled matriarch of Amazon Studios’ “Transparent.
The two-time Tony winner will star alongside the previously announced Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in the film, as well as Hong Chau (“Downsizing”), Nicholas Hoult (“The Favourite”), John Leguizamo (“Ghetto Klown”) and Janet McTeer (“Ozark”).
“Succession” and “Entourage” helmer Mark Mylod is directing the project, which follows a young couple who travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu — and some shocking surprises.
Will Tracy (“Succession”) and Seth Reiss (“Late Night with Seth Meyers”) wrote the script. Adam McKay and Betsy Koch of Hyperobject Industries are producing. Overseeing for Searchlight are film production heads DanTram Nguyen and Katie Goodson-Thomas, and director of film development Zahra Phillips.
Light has been on a tear since her acclaimed 2016 debut as Shelly Pfefferman, the troubled matriarch of Amazon Studios’ “Transparent.
- 8/30/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Longoria has wrapped production on her directorial feature debut, Searchlight Pictures’ “Flamin’ Hot.”
“I’m so honored to have led this team in telling a beautiful story where people can see themselves in these characters and are inspired by the endless beauty and talent that is so rich in our community,” Longoria tells Variety exclusively. “Every day we were on set, I was reminded again and again by our amazing cast and crew that our community is smart, creative and endlessly talented.”
From a script by Lewis Colick and Linda Yvette Chávez, the film tells the story of Richard Montañez, a Mexican American who turned the iconic Flamin’ Hot Cheetos snack into a global pop culture phenomenon. The film is produced by DeVon Franklin (“Breakthrough”) for Franklin Entertainment. Searchlight has yet to set a release date.
“From the moment I found Richard Montañez’s story, I was inspired by...
“I’m so honored to have led this team in telling a beautiful story where people can see themselves in these characters and are inspired by the endless beauty and talent that is so rich in our community,” Longoria tells Variety exclusively. “Every day we were on set, I was reminded again and again by our amazing cast and crew that our community is smart, creative and endlessly talented.”
From a script by Lewis Colick and Linda Yvette Chávez, the film tells the story of Richard Montañez, a Mexican American who turned the iconic Flamin’ Hot Cheetos snack into a global pop culture phenomenon. The film is produced by DeVon Franklin (“Breakthrough”) for Franklin Entertainment. Searchlight has yet to set a release date.
“From the moment I found Richard Montañez’s story, I was inspired by...
- 8/23/2021
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
“Chevalier,” a new period drama from Searchlight Pictures, has cast up-and-coming actor Alex Fitzalan in a supporting role.
He joins the previously announced Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving and Minnie Driver in the drama, which follows the remarkable life of Chevalier de Saint-Georges (also known as The Black Mozart).
Fitzalan will play the role of Philippe in the film, which tells the story of the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. Saint-Georges (Harrison Jr.) rose to improbable heights in French society as a world-famous fencer and celebrated violinist-composer, only to face an abrupt downfall after an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Stephen Williams (“Watchmen”) is directing from an original script by Stefani Robinson (“Atlanta”), who is also a producer with Dianne McGunigle. Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe’s Element Pictures is making the film with Searchlight. Heads...
He joins the previously announced Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving and Minnie Driver in the drama, which follows the remarkable life of Chevalier de Saint-Georges (also known as The Black Mozart).
Fitzalan will play the role of Philippe in the film, which tells the story of the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. Saint-Georges (Harrison Jr.) rose to improbable heights in French society as a world-famous fencer and celebrated violinist-composer, only to face an abrupt downfall after an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Stephen Williams (“Watchmen”) is directing from an original script by Stefani Robinson (“Atlanta”), who is also a producer with Dianne McGunigle. Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe’s Element Pictures is making the film with Searchlight. Heads...
- 8/20/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Oscar nominee Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) is joining Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving and Lucy Boynton in Searchlight Pictures biopic Chevalier.
The Favourite outfit Element Pictures are behind the true-story period film about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. St. Georges rose to improbable heights in 18th century French society as a world famous fencer and celebrated violinist-composer, only to face an abrupt downfall after an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Driver will take on the role of La Guimard, a favorite dancer of Queen Marie Antoinette who took exception to the Chevalier’s rise.
Stephen Williams (Watchmen) is directing from an original script by Stefani Robinson (Atlanta). Producers are Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe at Element Pictures; Stefani Robinson; and Dianne McGunigle. At Searchlight, overseeing are Director of...
The Favourite outfit Element Pictures are behind the true-story period film about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. St. Georges rose to improbable heights in 18th century French society as a world famous fencer and celebrated violinist-composer, only to face an abrupt downfall after an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Driver will take on the role of La Guimard, a favorite dancer of Queen Marie Antoinette who took exception to the Chevalier’s rise.
Stephen Williams (Watchmen) is directing from an original script by Stefani Robinson (Atlanta). Producers are Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe at Element Pictures; Stefani Robinson; and Dianne McGunigle. At Searchlight, overseeing are Director of...
- 8/13/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lucy Boynton is set to play Marie Antoinette Searchlight’s biopic Chevalier de Saint-Georges, starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. in title role. Searchlight landed the original feature pitch from Stefani Robinson last summer with Watchmen director Stephen Williams on board to direct. Samara Weaving also recently joined the cast.
Born in 1745 in the French Caribbean, de Saint-Georges was the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. He rose to improbable heights in French society, dazzling as both a violinist and composer and a champion fencer. An ill-fated love affair with a French noblewoman and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court led to his untimely downfall.
Element Pictures, Robinson and Dianne McGunigle will produce. The project is being overseen by SVP Production DanTram Nguyen, Director of Production Zahra Phillips and creative exec Cornelia Burleigh.
Boynton, best known for her breakout role opposite Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody,...
Born in 1745 in the French Caribbean, de Saint-Georges was the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. He rose to improbable heights in French society, dazzling as both a violinist and composer and a champion fencer. An ill-fated love affair with a French noblewoman and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court led to his untimely downfall.
Element Pictures, Robinson and Dianne McGunigle will produce. The project is being overseen by SVP Production DanTram Nguyen, Director of Production Zahra Phillips and creative exec Cornelia Burleigh.
Boynton, best known for her breakout role opposite Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody,...
- 8/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicholas Hoult is set to join Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in Searchlight’s dark comedy The Menu. Hong Chau is also on board. Mark Mylod, who has played a major part in the success of HBO’s Succession, will direct. Adam McKay will produce through his Hyperobject Industries banner along with Betsy Koch.
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu. Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. Searchlight’s SVP Production DanTram Nguyen and director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
Hoult next will be seen starring in Season 2 of Tony McNamara’s Golden Globe- and Screen Actors Guild-nominated comedy series, The Great, for which he also will serve as an executive producer.
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu. Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. Searchlight’s SVP Production DanTram Nguyen and director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
Hoult next will be seen starring in Season 2 of Tony McNamara’s Golden Globe- and Screen Actors Guild-nominated comedy series, The Great, for which he also will serve as an executive producer.
- 7/29/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Hong Chau is set to join Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in Searchlight’s dark comedy The Menu. Mark Mylod, who has played a major part in the success of HBO’s Succession, will direct. Adam McKay will produce through his Hyperobject Industries banner along with Betsy Koch.
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu. Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. Searchlight’s SVP Production DanTram Nguyen and director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
Best known for her critically acclaimed role in Downsizing, Chau has been busy is the top of the year recently wrapping production on Darren Aronofsky’s next film The Whale starring Brendan Fraser. She is currently...
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu. Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. Searchlight’s SVP Production DanTram Nguyen and director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
Best known for her critically acclaimed role in Downsizing, Chau has been busy is the top of the year recently wrapping production on Darren Aronofsky’s next film The Whale starring Brendan Fraser. She is currently...
- 7/19/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Searchlight Pictures announced on Monday that “The Queen’s Gambit” star Anya Taylor-Joy will star alongside Ralph Fiennes in “The Menu,” a dark comedy/psychological thriller produced by Adam McKay and directed by Mark Mylod.
Taylor-Joy will play a woman who travels with her boyfriend to an exclusive restaurant on a remote island to sample a serving menu from an acclaimed chef played by Fiennes. Mylod, who has directed episodes of hit HBO series like “Succession” and “Game of Thrones,” will direct from a BlackList-selected script by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. McKay will produce with Betsy Koch through his Hyperobject Industries banner, with DanTram Nguyen and Zahra Phillips overseeing the project for Searchlight.
Anya Taylor-Joy is expected to be an Emmy contender this year after her performance in the Netflix limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” as a chess prodigy who becomes one of the top players in the world while dealing with substance abuse.
Taylor-Joy will play a woman who travels with her boyfriend to an exclusive restaurant on a remote island to sample a serving menu from an acclaimed chef played by Fiennes. Mylod, who has directed episodes of hit HBO series like “Succession” and “Game of Thrones,” will direct from a BlackList-selected script by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. McKay will produce with Betsy Koch through his Hyperobject Industries banner, with DanTram Nguyen and Zahra Phillips overseeing the project for Searchlight.
Anya Taylor-Joy is expected to be an Emmy contender this year after her performance in the Netflix limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” as a chess prodigy who becomes one of the top players in the world while dealing with substance abuse.
- 6/7/2021
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Following her acclaimed role in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, Anya Taylor-Joy looks to have found her next feature film. She is in negotiations to star in Searchlight’s dark comedy The Menu, with Ralph Fiennes recently closing a deal to also star. Mark Mylod, who has played a major part in the success of HBO’s Succession, will direct. Adam McKay will produce through his Hyperobject Industries banner along with Betsy Koch.
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu. Taylor-Joy will play one half of the couple. Fiennes is playing the chef.
Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. Searchlight’s SVP Production DanTram Nguyen and director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu. Taylor-Joy will play one half of the couple. Fiennes is playing the chef.
Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. Searchlight’s SVP Production DanTram Nguyen and director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
- 6/7/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Eva Longoria’s prestige project “Flamin’ Hot,” about the inventor of the spicy Cheetos snack, has found its stars in actors Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez.
An award-winning actor and prolific TV director, Longoria is ramping up to a feature directorial era with the Searchlight project, which tells the inspirational story of Richard Montañez. A janitor at Frito Lay, Montañez took inspiration from his Mexican American heritage to create the wildly popular snack Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Garcia will play Montañez and Gonzalez will portray his wife Judy. Additionally, Linda Yvette Chavez has taken a pass on the script from writer Lewis Colick (“October Sky”). Chavez is the acclaimed creator of the Netflix original series “Gentefied,” and also adapted the upcoming directorial debut from America Ferrera, the Netflix original “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.”
Longoria said it has been “my biggest priority to make sure we are telling Richard Montañez’s story authentically.
An award-winning actor and prolific TV director, Longoria is ramping up to a feature directorial era with the Searchlight project, which tells the inspirational story of Richard Montañez. A janitor at Frito Lay, Montañez took inspiration from his Mexican American heritage to create the wildly popular snack Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Garcia will play Montañez and Gonzalez will portray his wife Judy. Additionally, Linda Yvette Chavez has taken a pass on the script from writer Lewis Colick (“October Sky”). Chavez is the acclaimed creator of the Netflix original series “Gentefied,” and also adapted the upcoming directorial debut from America Ferrera, the Netflix original “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.”
Longoria said it has been “my biggest priority to make sure we are telling Richard Montañez’s story authentically.
- 5/4/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Jesse Garcia from Quinceañera will play Richard Montanez, the architect of the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto, and Annie Gonzalez of Gentefied will portray his wife, Judy, in Eva Longoria feature directorial debut Flamin’ Hot from Searchlight Pictures and Franklin Entertainment.
As Deadline first told you about the movie, Flamin’ Hot tells the true life story of Richard Montanez, the Frito Lay janitor who took inspiration from his Mexican American heritage to create Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, the snack that disrupted the food industry and became a pop culture phenomenon. Desperate Housewives actress and Telenovela, Grand Hotel, and Devious Maids EP Longoria beat out several directors for the job after impressing Franklin and Searchlight with her authentic approach to the project.
Said Longoria in a statement, “It has been my biggest priority to make sure we are telling Richard Montañez’s story authentically. I am so happy to have two extremely talented and...
As Deadline first told you about the movie, Flamin’ Hot tells the true life story of Richard Montanez, the Frito Lay janitor who took inspiration from his Mexican American heritage to create Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, the snack that disrupted the food industry and became a pop culture phenomenon. Desperate Housewives actress and Telenovela, Grand Hotel, and Devious Maids EP Longoria beat out several directors for the job after impressing Franklin and Searchlight with her authentic approach to the project.
Said Longoria in a statement, “It has been my biggest priority to make sure we are telling Richard Montañez’s story authentically. I am so happy to have two extremely talented and...
- 5/4/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Kelvin Harrison Jr., the breakout star of festival hits “Luce” and “Waves,” has landed the leading role in Searchlight Pictures’ “Chevalier de Saint-Georges.”
Harrison Jr. will play the title character, known historically as the Black Mozart, an illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. The artist rose to improbable heights in French society as a world famous fencer and celebrated violinist-composer, only to face an abrupt downfall after an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Variety previously reported that the film would be directed by DGA Award-nominee and “Westworld” helmer Stephen Williams, with a script from Emmy nominee and “Atlanta” writer-executive producer Stefani Robinson.
The actor is repped by Stride Management and WME. Overseeing for Searchlight is vice president of production DanTram Nguyen, director of production Zahra Phillips, and manager of production Cornelia Burleigh. Producers include Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures,...
Harrison Jr. will play the title character, known historically as the Black Mozart, an illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. The artist rose to improbable heights in French society as a world famous fencer and celebrated violinist-composer, only to face an abrupt downfall after an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court.
Variety previously reported that the film would be directed by DGA Award-nominee and “Westworld” helmer Stephen Williams, with a script from Emmy nominee and “Atlanta” writer-executive producer Stefani Robinson.
The actor is repped by Stride Management and WME. Overseeing for Searchlight is vice president of production DanTram Nguyen, director of production Zahra Phillips, and manager of production Cornelia Burleigh. Producers include Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures,...
- 4/1/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Searchlight Pictures is in final talks with Kelvin Harrison Jr. to come on board for the title role in Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Searchlight landed the original feature pitch from Stefani Robinson last summer with Watchmen director, Stephen Williams, on board to direct.
Born in 1745 in the French Caribbean, De Saint-Georges was the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. He rose to improbable heights in French society, dazzling as both a violinist and composer, and a champion fencer. An ill-fated love affair with a French noblewoman, and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court led to his untimely downfall.
Element Pictures, Robinson and Dianne McGunigle will produce. The project is being overseen by SVP of Production DanTram Nguyen, Director of Production Zahra Phillips and Manager of Production Cornelia Burleigh.
Harrison’s star has been on the rise following breakout roles in the critically acclaimed...
Born in 1745 in the French Caribbean, De Saint-Georges was the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. He rose to improbable heights in French society, dazzling as both a violinist and composer, and a champion fencer. An ill-fated love affair with a French noblewoman, and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court led to his untimely downfall.
Element Pictures, Robinson and Dianne McGunigle will produce. The project is being overseen by SVP of Production DanTram Nguyen, Director of Production Zahra Phillips and Manager of Production Cornelia Burleigh.
Harrison’s star has been on the rise following breakout roles in the critically acclaimed...
- 3/31/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Tina Mabry and Gina Prince-Bythewood are set to adapt the NY Times best-selling novel “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat.” Mabry will direct the film for Searchlight Pictures, from an original script by Prince-Bythewood.
The film adaptation of Edward Kelsey Moore’s debut “Supremes” novel follows best friends Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice, who consider Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat diner a “home away from home” in their Indiana town. According to a synopsis, the trio (known as “The Supremes”) has “weathered life’s storms together for decades through marriage and children, happiness and the blues. Now, they will have to rely on their strong bond to survive their most challenging year yet as race, heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship.”
Temple Hill will produce the film, with Searchlight’s Senior Vice President of Production DanTram Nguyen, Director of Production Zahra Phillips and Manager Apolline Berty...
The film adaptation of Edward Kelsey Moore’s debut “Supremes” novel follows best friends Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice, who consider Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat diner a “home away from home” in their Indiana town. According to a synopsis, the trio (known as “The Supremes”) has “weathered life’s storms together for decades through marriage and children, happiness and the blues. Now, they will have to rely on their strong bond to survive their most challenging year yet as race, heartbreak and illness stir up the past and threaten to destroy their friendship.”
Temple Hill will produce the film, with Searchlight’s Senior Vice President of Production DanTram Nguyen, Director of Production Zahra Phillips and Manager Apolline Berty...
- 12/1/2020
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Searchlight, we hear, has a new psychological thriller they’re putting into development, entitled Keith. The plot, which is being kept under wraps, will star Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage who will also executive produce with Portobello Electric producing.
Portobello Electric is comprised of Sacha Gervasi, Jim Garavente, Jessica de Rothschild and Hassan Taher.
Haley Z. Boston, a staff scribe on Amazon’s Hunters series, is writing Keith based on a treatment by Gervasi.
In the wake of the success of Searchlight’s genre feature Ready or Not last summer ($57.6M WW), the Disney indie label is ramping up such fare with the Scott Cooper directed, Guillermo del Toro produced Antlers set for theatrical release on Feb. 19, 2021. Searchlight SVP of Production Dantram Nguyen and Director of Production Zahra Phillips are overseeing Keith for the studio.
Boston recently sold her original script Kill Fuck Mary to Amazon with John Wells attached to produce.
Portobello Electric is comprised of Sacha Gervasi, Jim Garavente, Jessica de Rothschild and Hassan Taher.
Haley Z. Boston, a staff scribe on Amazon’s Hunters series, is writing Keith based on a treatment by Gervasi.
In the wake of the success of Searchlight’s genre feature Ready or Not last summer ($57.6M WW), the Disney indie label is ramping up such fare with the Scott Cooper directed, Guillermo del Toro produced Antlers set for theatrical release on Feb. 19, 2021. Searchlight SVP of Production Dantram Nguyen and Director of Production Zahra Phillips are overseeing Keith for the studio.
Boston recently sold her original script Kill Fuck Mary to Amazon with John Wells attached to produce.
- 9/15/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
“Watchmen” executive producer Stephen Williams is set to direct the biopic “Chevalier de Saint-Georges” about the life of an 18th-century French composer who history has dubbed “Black Mozart,” based on an original idea from writer Stefani Robinson. The project will be set up at Searchlight Pictures, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Robinson, an Emmy-nominated writer on “Atlanta,” who sold the idea to Searchlight, will write the screenplay for the film. The project is an original screenplay based on her own idea about de Saint-Georges. The film will tell the story of the first known composer of classical music from African descent. Though he was born the illegitimate son of a slave and a French plantation owner, he rose in society and became a renowned violin soloist, as well as a champion fencer.
Searchlight will finance and distribute the film. SVP of production DanTram Nguyen, director of production Zahra Phillips,...
Robinson, an Emmy-nominated writer on “Atlanta,” who sold the idea to Searchlight, will write the screenplay for the film. The project is an original screenplay based on her own idea about de Saint-Georges. The film will tell the story of the first known composer of classical music from African descent. Though he was born the illegitimate son of a slave and a French plantation owner, he rose in society and became a renowned violin soloist, as well as a champion fencer.
Searchlight will finance and distribute the film. SVP of production DanTram Nguyen, director of production Zahra Phillips,...
- 6/30/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
The true story of Chevalier de Saint-Georges, known as the “Black Mozart,” is coming to theaters via a hot creative team and Searchlight Pictures, Variety has learned.
“Chevalier de Saint-Georges” was an original feature pitch from Stefani Robinson, the Emmy-nominated and WGA Award-winning writer of FX’s “Atlanta” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Director Stephen Williams, a DGA Award nominee for “Watchmen” and “Westworld,” will helm the pic.
De Saint-Georges’ story is largely untold and fascinating. Born in 1745 in the French Caribbean, the musical prodigy was the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. He rose to improbable heights in French society, dazzling as both a violinist and composer, and a champion fencer. An ill-fated love affair with a French noblewoman, and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court led to his untimely downfall.
The Disney-owned prestige house Searchlight will finance and distribute the project,...
“Chevalier de Saint-Georges” was an original feature pitch from Stefani Robinson, the Emmy-nominated and WGA Award-winning writer of FX’s “Atlanta” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Director Stephen Williams, a DGA Award nominee for “Watchmen” and “Westworld,” will helm the pic.
De Saint-Georges’ story is largely untold and fascinating. Born in 1745 in the French Caribbean, the musical prodigy was the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner. He rose to improbable heights in French society, dazzling as both a violinist and composer, and a champion fencer. An ill-fated love affair with a French noblewoman, and a falling out with Marie Antoinette and her court led to his untimely downfall.
The Disney-owned prestige house Searchlight will finance and distribute the project,...
- 6/30/2020
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a family reunion between “Succession” producer Adam McKay and series director Mark Mylod as Searchlight is in negotiations with Mylod to direct “The Menu” with McKay producing the dark comedy.
McKay will produce through his Hyperobject Industries banner and will be joined by his partner Betsy Koch to produce.
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu.
Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. DanTram Nguyen, Searchlight’s Svp of Production and Searchlight’s director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
The film originally had Alexander Payne to direct and Emma Stone to star but scheduling conflicts led to all parties having to leave the project. This left the door open for...
McKay will produce through his Hyperobject Industries banner and will be joined by his partner Betsy Koch to produce.
The film is a darkly comedic psychological thriller set in the world of eccentric culinary culture, centering on a young couple who visit an exclusive restaurant on a remote island where an acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu.
Will Tracy and Seth Reiss penned the script. DanTram Nguyen, Searchlight’s Svp of Production and Searchlight’s director of production Zahra Phillips will oversee for the studio.
The film originally had Alexander Payne to direct and Emma Stone to star but scheduling conflicts led to all parties having to leave the project. This left the door open for...
- 5/28/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Zac Efron will portray an investigative journalist, Vanessa Hudgens is hired for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Tick, Tick… Boom!” and Zahra Phillips has a new gig.
Casting
Zac Efron has signed on to star in “King of the Jungle” as a Wired Magazine investigator who tracks down John McAfee at his jungle compound in Belize.
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are on board to direct from a script by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Casting for the role of John McAfee is currently underway with start of principal photography slated for early 2020. Stx Films is in negotiations for the domestic rights.
The project is based on “John McAfee’s Last Stand,” the story of rogue tech magnate John McAfee, creator of the McAfee Antivirus software, who left civilization and moved to the jungle in Belize. Efron will portray investigator Ari Furman, who arrives in Belize...
Casting
Zac Efron has signed on to star in “King of the Jungle” as a Wired Magazine investigator who tracks down John McAfee at his jungle compound in Belize.
Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are on board to direct from a script by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Casting for the role of John McAfee is currently underway with start of principal photography slated for early 2020. Stx Films is in negotiations for the domestic rights.
The project is based on “John McAfee’s Last Stand,” the story of rogue tech magnate John McAfee, creator of the McAfee Antivirus software, who left civilization and moved to the jungle in Belize. Efron will portray investigator Ari Furman, who arrives in Belize...
- 11/5/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Zahra Phillips has been hired as Director of Production at Fox Searchlight Pictures. She starts today.
Prior to joining Searchlight, Phillips was the Director of Development at Franklin Entertainment, where she oversaw projects in film and television. At Searchlight, she’ll be joining the current team to identify, develop and supervise production of Searchlight films, reporting to Matthew Greenfield and David Greenbaum, the presidents of production for film and TV.
“I am beyond thrilled to be joining Fox Searchlight! I feel incredibly lucky to become part of such an amazing team and to have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of filmmakers who want to tell fresh and exciting stories<” Phillips said. “As a longtime fan of Searchlight films, this is truly a dream come true.”
Fox Searchlight Pictures, now part of the Walt Disney Studios, continues to operate its own marketing and distribution divisions. Searchlight has...
Prior to joining Searchlight, Phillips was the Director of Development at Franklin Entertainment, where she oversaw projects in film and television. At Searchlight, she’ll be joining the current team to identify, develop and supervise production of Searchlight films, reporting to Matthew Greenfield and David Greenbaum, the presidents of production for film and TV.
“I am beyond thrilled to be joining Fox Searchlight! I feel incredibly lucky to become part of such an amazing team and to have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of filmmakers who want to tell fresh and exciting stories<” Phillips said. “As a longtime fan of Searchlight films, this is truly a dream come true.”
Fox Searchlight Pictures, now part of the Walt Disney Studios, continues to operate its own marketing and distribution divisions. Searchlight has...
- 11/4/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Eva Longoria will direct Fox Searchlight’s “Flamin’ Hot,” a biopic about the man who created the spicy Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Variety first reported in February, 2018, that Searchlight and DeVon Franklin were set to produce the film “Flamin’ Hot,” which will tell the true story of Richard Montanez, who rose from humble beginnings to being a wildly successful businessman when he created a food phenomenon — Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
The film will follow Montanez, the son of an immigrant, who grew up as a migrant farm worker picking grapes in the fields of Southern California before becoming a janitor at Frito-Lay. While working at the company, Montanez came up with the idea to create Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, transforming the Frito-Lay brand into a pop culture phenomenon and creating a wildly popular category of crunchy snacks.
Longoria will direct from a script by Charlie St. Cloud and “October Sky” writer Lewis Colick.
Variety first reported in February, 2018, that Searchlight and DeVon Franklin were set to produce the film “Flamin’ Hot,” which will tell the true story of Richard Montanez, who rose from humble beginnings to being a wildly successful businessman when he created a food phenomenon — Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
The film will follow Montanez, the son of an immigrant, who grew up as a migrant farm worker picking grapes in the fields of Southern California before becoming a janitor at Frito-Lay. While working at the company, Montanez came up with the idea to create Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, transforming the Frito-Lay brand into a pop culture phenomenon and creating a wildly popular category of crunchy snacks.
Longoria will direct from a script by Charlie St. Cloud and “October Sky” writer Lewis Colick.
- 8/27/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Multi-hyphenate Eva Longoria has landed the directing job for Flamin’ Hot, the Fox Searchlight biopic about Richard Montanez, who created the spicy Flamin’ Hot Cheetos snack. DeVon Franklin will produce the pic under his Franklin Entertainment label, which is currently under a production deal at Fox.
Longoria reportedly beat out multiple directors for the job after impressing Franklin and Fox with her authentic approach to portraying the inspiring story of Richard and Judy Montanez. Richard rose from humble beginnings to achieve the American Dream: The son of a Mexican immigrant, Richard was a janitor at Frito-Lay when he came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. His creation, inspired by the flavors of his community, revitalized the company and disrupted the food industry, creating a pop culture phenomenon that continues today.
Charlie St. Cloud and October Sky scribe Lewis Colick penned the script. Zahra Phillips is overseeing the project for Franklin Entertainment,...
Longoria reportedly beat out multiple directors for the job after impressing Franklin and Fox with her authentic approach to portraying the inspiring story of Richard and Judy Montanez. Richard rose from humble beginnings to achieve the American Dream: The son of a Mexican immigrant, Richard was a janitor at Frito-Lay when he came up with the idea for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. His creation, inspired by the flavors of his community, revitalized the company and disrupted the food industry, creating a pop culture phenomenon that continues today.
Charlie St. Cloud and October Sky scribe Lewis Colick penned the script. Zahra Phillips is overseeing the project for Franklin Entertainment,...
- 8/27/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony is taking us to church with an upcoming biopic about multi-platinum gospel singer Kirk Franklin. The film, currently untitled, is being produced by former Sony exec DeVon Franklin via his Franklin Entertainment banner, while Franklin will serve as an executive producer through his label Fo Yo Soul Entertainment.
Brian Ivie (The Drop Box) has been tapped to write the film which will follow 14-time Grammy-winning artist from his humble beginning through his meteoric rise to fame as he changes the face of gospel music and battles his demons in the process.
Franklin, often dubbed as the king of gospel music, released his first album in 1993 called Kirk Franklin & The Family, which went platinum with over 1 million copies sold, the first gospel album to do so, and charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart for 42 weeks. He’s also behind such hits as “Looking for You”, “Revolution,...
Brian Ivie (The Drop Box) has been tapped to write the film which will follow 14-time Grammy-winning artist from his humble beginning through his meteoric rise to fame as he changes the face of gospel music and battles his demons in the process.
Franklin, often dubbed as the king of gospel music, released his first album in 1993 called Kirk Franklin & The Family, which went platinum with over 1 million copies sold, the first gospel album to do so, and charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart for 42 weeks. He’s also behind such hits as “Looking for You”, “Revolution,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: DeVon Franklin, the producer behind faith-based films like Miracles from Heaven, The Star, and the forthcoming Breakthrough, has teamed with Fox Family for a live-action/ CGI musical twist on the story of the Garden of Eden, the biblical paradise introduced in the book of Genesis. The Garden will follow how the first animals and people discover the meaning of friendship, community, and unity in a world that is completely new.
The film is based on a pitch by Michael Weiss and Greg Ostrin.
“Most of us know a version of the story of the Garden of Eden, but never before has this story been told in such a unique way and it’s the first time we have the technology to see this story come to life like never before,” said Franklin, who holds an overall deal at Fox via his Franklin Entertainment shingle along with film and television producer Karen A.
The film is based on a pitch by Michael Weiss and Greg Ostrin.
“Most of us know a version of the story of the Garden of Eden, but never before has this story been told in such a unique way and it’s the first time we have the technology to see this story come to life like never before,” said Franklin, who holds an overall deal at Fox via his Franklin Entertainment shingle along with film and television producer Karen A.
- 1/24/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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