Umberto is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, covering film & television development, agencies and talent. He joined TheWrap in 2016. He has been covering the fanboy beat & breaking scoops for 20 years with numerous Hollywood trade, newspaper and magazine mentions to his credit.
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Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx Are ‘Back in Action’ in First Trailer for Netflix Buddy Film
The film, Diaz’s first since 2014, drops Jan. 17, 2025
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Netflix VP of Film Niija Kuykendall to Exit
The exec will leave at the end of the year following a transitional period
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Lupita Nyong’o Joins Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
The untitled project will have its Imax release on July 17, 2026
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Lena Dunham to Write Sam Bankman-Fried Film for Apple and A24
The film will be based on Michael Lewis’ bestselling book “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon”
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John Mayer and McG to Buy Historic Jim Henson Company Lot
The lot, built by Charlie Chaplin, was put up for sale earlier this year
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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Trailer | Video
Marvel’s political thriller hits theaters in February
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Anne Hathaway and Zendaya Set to Star in Christopher Nolan’s Next Film
The untitled project will have its Imax release on July 17, 2026
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Paul Mescal in Advanced Talks to Star in Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’
The film is based on the Peter Heller apocalyptic thriller
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Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Starring Robert Pattinson Pushed to Easter 2025
The Warner Bros. release was originally slated for this winter
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and ‘Anyone But You’ Producer SK Global Hit by Layoffs
Roughly 20 employees were affected across multiple departments
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Tom Cruise Eyes Possible ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel
Cruise is also working on a sequel to “Top Gun: Maverick”
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Jared Leto, John Mulaney and Lupita Nyong’o to Star in ‘Lunik Heist’ for Searchlight Pictures
Kemp Powers wrote the script and will direct the project
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Beyonce Agent and UTA Partner Andrea Nelson Meigs to Exit
The talent and literary agent will depart at the end of the year
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‘Gundam’ Movie: Jim Mickle to Direct Live-Action Anime Adaptation at Legendary
The film is looking to start production in early 2025
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Russo Brothers’ AGBO Appoints Dominic Hughes as Chief Scientific Officer to Guide Deployment of AI
In his new role, Hughes will spearhead the company’s artist-driven approach to leading-edge technologies
