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Thursday’s CBS Mornings offers a blend of practical advice and literary thrills, with appearances by LinkedIn expert Catherine Fisher and best-selling author John Grisham. Fisher, known for her career guidance and insights on the professional world, will share tips for those seeking advancement in their chosen fields. Grisham, a master of the legal thriller, will […]

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Exclusive: Paramount Pictures’ feature adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling 2019 novel, Regretting You, has finaled its cast adding Sam Morelos, Clancy Brown, and Ethan Samuel Costanilla (Oh. What. Fun). The movie will open in theaters on Oct. 24.

The group joins previously announced Allison Williams, Dave Franco, Mckenna Grace, Mason Thames, Willa Fitzgerald and Scott Eastwood in the Josh Boone directed and written feature. The first draft was written by Susan McMartin (After).

Blurb for Regretting You: A shocking car wreck takes the lives of two family members, unlocking a series of secrets, lies and regrets. The people left behind can’t move forward without looking at the past. Regretting You explores what’s left behind after a tragedy, the messiness and grief, but also the beauty of life and love.

Robert Kulzer is producing for Constantin Film alongside Brunson Green, Anna Todd (Frayed Pages Media), and Flavia Viotti. Hoover, Williams, Franco, and Grace are executive producing.

Morelos is represented by manager Suzanne Coston and Paradigm. Brown is represented by CAA and managed by Kelly Garner at Pop Art Management. Costanilla is represented by managed by Jennifer Bolla (Hummel) from Formation Talent Agency.

Following the massive success of Hoover’s It Ends with Us grossing north of $351M, Hollywood is fast tracking the author’s novels to the big screen in the John Grisham sense of the word. Other Hoover hits coming to a theater near you are Reminders of Him at Universal and Verity at Amazon MGM Studios.

Lionsgate has promoted Joel Meyer to executive vp, worldwide production for Lionsgate Television, replacing studio veteran Gary Goodman as he retires.

Meyer will head up production for the studio’s premium scripted series slate, while overseeing Lionsgate’s East Coast TV production facilities in Atlanta, Yonkers, New York and Newark, New Jersey. He succeeds Goodman, an 18-year veteran at the studio.

Meyer’s promotion comes as the Lionsgate Television Group has a production slate that includes ABC’s The Rookie, a Rookie spinoff in the works from series creator Alexi Hawley, and an adaptation of the John Grisham bestseller The Rainmaker for USA Network. Other TV series in production include the reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale for MGM+ and multiple Power Universe shows for Starz.

“We’re pleased to promote Joel Meyer, a talented executive from within our ranks. He has led the charge on many key series...

Lionsgate has promoted Joel Meyer to executive vice president of worldwide production for its television unit, succeeding Gary Goodman who decided to take an early retirement package, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.

In his new role, Meyer will be responsible for overseeing the studio’s slate of premium scripted series as well as its East Coast production facilities in Yonkers, N.Y., Atlanta, Ga. and Newark, N.J the company announced Thursday.

“He has led the charge on many key series while navigating the pandemic and the strikes, and his leadership and dedication will be critical to moving our Television Group forward,” Lionsgate Television Group Chair & Chief Creative Officer Kevin Beggs and Vice Chairman Sandra Stern said in a joint statement. “We are grateful for Gary Goodman’s nearly 20 years of outstanding service to Lionsgate, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Meyers, an 18-year Lionsgate veteran,...

Hollywood is now mourning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, who passed away in February this year. The actor, who won two Oscars, was a big movie star with over 100 acting credits.

The news of his death came as a shock despite his age, especially with the deaths initially labeled as suspicious. Their causes of death have since been revealed, with Awakawa reportedly dying as a result of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome and the actor passing away of heart disease and complications from Alzheimer's. The interest in his films has since surged. According toTudum, one of his last films, 2003's Runaway Jury, has become a hit on Netflix.

Runaway Jury premiered on Netflix in early March and has already entered the Top 10 in its first week. In the global charts, the legal thriller is in sixth place with 4.5 million views and 9.7 million hours viewed. It entered the Top 10 in six countries,...

Rarely do shows become even bigger after their original run, but Suits has enjoyed such success. The legal drama series received an immense surge in popularity after it became available for streaming on Netflix and Peacock. Data from Nielsen reveals that the New York-set show was watched for a total of57.7 billion minutes on Netflix in 2023, making it the most-streamed series that year. As expected, NBCUniversal began thinking of expansion. The studio developed a new spin-off series, titled Suits LA, starring Stephen Amell (better known for his work in Arrow), which is currently airing.

Regrettably, Suits LA hasn’t been a major hit with critics. The offshoot currently has a 37% Rotten Tomatoes score, while the parent had 91%. That’s something to worry about, but things can always change. A few characters from the original are rumored to show up down the line, so the quality might improve. In the meantime,...

One of the last movies of the late Gene Hackman has entered the Netflix Top 10 Global Movies chart 22 years after its initial release. Hackman was one of the most revered and successful actors in movie history, and enjoyed a strong filmography, which included a diverse mix of both blockbusters and character-driven dramas. He shot to prominence with early roles in movies like Bonnie and Clyde and I Never Sang For My Father before achieving global recognition and leading man status with the role of Popeye Doyle in William Friedkin's crime thriller The French Connection.

Hackman won an Oscar for his performance and reprised his role in the follow-up The French Connection II. He then went on to star in a number of successful and critically acclaimed box office hits, including Superman, Superman II, Mississippi Burning, and Unforgiven, for which he won his second Oscar. The '90s brought less critical acclaim,...

The recent death of Gene Hackman has prompted many cinephiles to revisit their favorite films featuring the two-time Academy Award-winning actor -- though, really, regardless of what's going on in the world, any movie lover worth their weight in celluloid is never far removed from watching a Hackman flick because the man made so many classic, rewatchable pictures. The most valuable thing we can do as film buffs right now is to turn younger cinephiles on to the man's multitude of brilliant performers, because some of these kids were born after his 2004 retirement from acting.

For those just becoming acquainted with Hackman, it's important to understand that there's no ideal way to watch his movies. You can throw a dart at Hackman's filmography, and even if you hit a lousy movie like "Loose Cannons" or "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace," you're at least going to get Hackman being an...

For a moment in the 1990s, adapting a John Grisham novel into a movie was akin to printing money. It all started with "The Firm," a film that had the good fortune of coming along just as its leading man, Tom Cruise, was really hitting his stride that decade thanks to "A Few Good Men." Of course, it helped that the 1993 legal thriller also paired Tommy C with the dream team of director Sydney Pollack, writer Robert Towne, and a killer supporting cast featuring Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Wilford Brimley, and the ever-on-point Gene Hackman.

(Fun fact: "The Firm" is also the flick Aubrey Plaza's character is watching as she practices her meat-beating skills in "The To Do List." If having your movie serve as the punchline in a teen sex romp isn't something all filmmakers aspire to, then I dunno what we're even doing.)

On top of striking box office gold,...

Runaway Jury, one of the best legal thrillers based on a John Grisham novel, has entered Netflix's top 10. The film features an incredible cast, which includes John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, and Rachel Weisz, and was directed by Reacher's Gary Fleder. Runaway Jury currently sits at number seven in the United States and in the Netflix top 10 worldwide.

The movie is about a lawyer named Wendell Rohr (Hoffman), who is up against Rankin Fitch (Hackman), a shady jury consultant who is able to stack juries in the favor of the defense. In a high-stakes trial against a gun manufacturer following a workplace shooting in New Orleans, one juror (Cusack) and his girlfriend (Weisz) appear able to manipulate the jury to deliver the verdict they wish.

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The path that a successful book can take from being adapted for film to becoming a TV show is a well-trodden one. Such fine examples of this include Westworld, the futuristic sci-fi drama by Michael Crichton; The Handmaid's Tale, first adapted into a 1990 filmbefore its highly successful run as a TV show; and The Lincoln Lawyer, the book by Michael Connelly, first adapted as a film starring Matthew McConaugheybefore moving to television with Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in the front seat. The latest and most exciting addition to this canon is The Rainmaker, the 1995 legal drama by all-conquering author John Grisham that was adapted for film in 1997. Its television series is expected to come out in 2025, and it has a tough job on its hands following the film. Directed by none other than Francis Ford Coppola, the film has an all-star cast led by Matt Damon. Many of Grisham's novels have been adapted for cinema,...

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Welcome to a slightly belated weekly roundup of all the new titles added to Netflix in the United States as we awaited the first-of-the-month arrivals, which included 30 new additions. Below, we’ll walk you through the 42 new movies that touched down and the 18 new series that arrived over the past seven days, in addition to looking at what shows and movies picked up the most points in the US top 10s.

While this list covers the first-of-the-month arrivals, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with all the other March additions here.

What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend Runaway Jury (2003)

Rating: PG-13

Language: English

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director: Gary Fleder

Cast: John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Gene Hackman

Writer: John Grisham, Brian Koppelman, David Levien

Runtime: 127 min / 2h 7m

This week, we lost the legendary Gene Hackman, who died at the age of 95. As is the case with most celebrity deaths,...

Dustin Hoffman paid tribute to Gene Hackman, his former roommate and co-star, following the actor’s death at 95. In a statement shared with Deadline, Hoffman recalled first meeting Hackman while both were attending acting school in California.

“I met Gene in acting school, at the Pasadena Playhouse, when he was 27 and I was 19,” Hoffman said. “We used to play congas together on the roof, trying to be like our hero Marlon Brando. And Gene was like Brando, in that he brought something unprecedented to our craft, something people didn’t...

After more than 60 years in Hollywood, Gene Hackman has left an indelible mark on his fans and peers alike.

Dustin Hoffman, who starred with Hackman in the 2003 feature adaptation of John Grisham’s Runaway Jury, paid tribute to his longtime friend in a heartfelt statement after the 2x Oscar winner died at age 95.

“I met Gene in acting school, at the Pasadena Playhouse, when he was 27 and I was 19. We used to play congas together on the roof, trying to be like our hero Marlon Brando,” he said.

“And Gene was like Brando, in that he brought something unprecedented to our craft, something people didn’t immediately understand as genius,” added Hoffman. “He was expelled from our school after three months for ‘not having talent.’ It was the first time they ever did that. He was that good. Powerful, subtle, brilliant. A giant among actors. I miss him already.”

On Thursday,...

The film world has woken up to a tragedy today with the news that legendary actor Gene Hackman has been found dead alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For decades, Gene Hackman has been a household name when it comes to brilliant villain actors who have captured the imagination of the audiences. Hackman's critically acclaimed career spanned six decades, and he portrayed more than his fair share of iconic characters on screen. After all, he was Lex Luthor and also played one of the best cinematic heavies as Little Bill in Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven. However, one of his more underappreciated roles was in a John Grisham adaptation. In 2003's Runaway Jury, Hackman plays Rankin Fitch, an intelligent and shady jury consultant who is trying to sway the verdict that could potentially bring down the entire arms industry in the U.S. In one of his finest roles,...

The news that actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe has shocked the industry and led to widespread tributes for one of the true greats of cinema.

Clint Eastwood, who directed and starred with Hackman in 1992’s Unforgiven, said in a statement to Deadline: “There was no finer actor than Gene. Intense and instinctive. Never a false note. He was also a dear friend whom I will miss very much.”

Writer-director Mel Brooks reminisced about working with Hackman on his Academy Award-nominated 1974 comedy classic Young Frankenstein.

“I was privileged to know Gene Hackman because he played tennis with another Gene—Gene Wilder. And that Gene told him about a little role called The Blind Hermit in our movie Young Frankenstein,” wrote Brooks on X. “He said, ‘Do you think Mel would let me play it? I’ve always wanted to do a comedy.

Following the tragic death of Michelle Trachtenberg on Wednesday, Hollywood was rocked again by the news that legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead at their home in Santa Fe with their dog. The terrible news shared by the Santa Fe New Mexican reported that Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed the news that the couple had been discovered just after midnight on Thursday morning, although they could not reveal a cause of death at the time.

In a statement shared by the Sheriff’s Office said, "We do not believe foul play was a factor in their deaths. However, exact cause of death has not been determined at this time."

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As always, Netflix brings the goods with the arrival of the new month. There aren't any new blockbusters on the schedule today; those are coming later this month. But a lot of great movies and shows hit the screen today.

Yeah, that's not exactly the best sales pitch, I know. But there's no shortage of star power, both in front and behind the camera. Ewan McGregor, Gene Hackman, Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, John Cusack, Rachel Weisz, Benicio del Toro, and Harrison Ford star, while filmmakers like Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve, and Taylor Sheridan craft the vision.

There are several modern classics on the bill, including a trio that are regarded as some of the best of their respective genres. Crime drama, science fiction, and war movies all get their due today. There are some originals, to be sure. A pair of anime series make their Netflix debut, as well as a Korean rom-com romance series.

Edward Nortonis currently up for Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards for his performance as Pete Seeger in James Mangold’sfilm, A Complete Unknown. It’s far from his first rodeo, dating all the way back to the mid ‘90s, with his astounding, malicious, and vulnerable performance as a teen on a murder trial. Primal Fear stars Richard Gerealongside Norton and Laura Linney. It's a quintessential '90s legal thriller that was a genre that was booming at the time, thanks to the likes of successful John Grisham adaptations like The Firmand The Pelican Brief. Primal Fear, though, is even darker, and in large part thanks to Norton.

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Captain America: Brave New World recently landed in theaters, and fan reactions have been rather positive. The film’s Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes might be at 50% with critics, but its Popcornmeter currently sits much higher at 80%, which is arguably a better reflection of the film’s allure. Following the conclusion of the Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) has officially taken on the role of Captain America. Alongside his pal, Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez), who has taken on the mantle of the Falcon, Sam soon finds himself in the middle of a developing international crisis.

After an assassination attempt on recently elected President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) disrupts a proposed treaty over the minerals on Celestial Island, chaos understandably ensues. To make matters worse,...

Author John Grisham has turned his legal experience into a host of best-selling novels, many of which have become television series and movies. Feature films based on Grisham's work have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars at the domestic box office alone, attesting to his widespread appeal.

Not every one of the nine feature films based on Grisham's works is about the law, however, with Christmas with the Kranks standing alone as a comedy. Grisham has also tried his hand at writing at least one movie screenplay, Mickey, but the best-known John Grisham movies are the legal thrillers based on the books for which he's so well known.

The chronology of movies based on Grisham's work is a fascinating look back at just how far his star has risen. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have appeared in Grisham flicks, making them even more must-see movies.

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Shark Tank has been around for a considerable time on television. The reality television series catering to the business market has shown great promise and potential for entrepreneurs over the years but in the post-Covid era, audiences have begun to grow somewhat wary of the show’s narrative structure.

Shark Tank [Credit: ABC]

A major arc of Shark Tank in recent years is presented as market placement for AI, a feature that has already led Hollywood to simmer through an insurgency in 2023. Moreover, post-Covid era presentations on Tank are largely oriented toward key buzzword pitches.

As a result, the reality show has grown increasingly artificial and insufferable for viewers who want to see entrepreneurs from all walks of life finding success with their innovative new ideas and rising to fulfill their American Dream.

Shark Tank Season 16 gets on the audience’s nerves Shark Tank [Credit: ABC]

Artificial intelligence has been around for the better part of the past 100 years.

Can you believe the likes of veteran legend Gene Hackman appearing in a blockbuster movie and yet being left off of the posters? No, right! But what if we tell you that the actor once had to take the high road in Tom Cruise’s movie, where his request for above-the-title billing was denied by Paramount?

Gene Hackman as Avery Tolar in The Firm | image: Paramount Pictures

Apparently, due to a classic case of last-minute casting and contract messiness, as Gene Hackman joined The Firm quite late into production, his name was eventually removed from any publicity materials. Previously, as Paramount wished to gender-flip his character and cast Meryl Streep in the role, things got messier for Hackman when he joined the project.

Gene Hackman replaced Meryl Streep in Tom Cruise’s The Firm

Real-life lawyer-turned-writer John Grisham has entertained fans with not just his literary works but also with...

Cillian Murphy can do no wrong in Hollywood these days. The Oscar-winning star of Oppenheimer has worked his way up through the industry, flitting effortlessly between the silver screen, stage, and television. He has appeared in almost every genre thinkable; he's appeared in enormous blockbusters like Inception and The Dark Knight Trilogy as the suave, intellectual, wily man who wouldn't look out of place in a John Grisham legal thriller. But he's also known for niche productions like his roles as a haunted survivor and everyman in the horror film 28 Days Later and as an impassionated solider fighting for Ireland's freedom in the Palme d'Or-winning, The Wind That Shakes the Barley.

A Time to Kill, Matthew McConaughey's extremely tense legal thriller from 1996, has become a free streaming hit after spending a few days in Tubi's top 10 most-watched films. The film stands in second place on the streaming service at the time of this writing. Tubi is a free streaming service where audiences can enjoy more than 250,000 titles on the platform. The only catch is that the service contains ads that cannot be skipped.

If movies were your thing during the 1990s, then there's a high chance you remember seeing the trailer for A Time to Kill. Samuel L. Jackson's thick accent introduces viewers to one of the decade's best legal thrillers, based on John Grisham's 1989 bestseller. The novel, as well as its feature film adaptation, follows a young lawyer who represents a black man charged with killing the two white men who raped his daughter in a small,...

Stephen King is widely regarded as one of the greatest authors of our time and is known for his bestsellers, which have captivated readers for decades. However, his journey wasn’t always smooth sailing like many famous figures. In the early stages of his career, King faced a moment that wasn’t easy for him to accept. He found himself in the shadow of another legendary author, whose fame and success appeared to overshadow his own.

Stephen King | Credits: Kevin Payravi | Cca 4.0/Wikimedia Commons

This made him feel like he wasn’t getting the recognition he deserved. But instead of letting this hinder him, King persevered and would go on to prove just how much he could achieve.

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Stephen King, widely known for writing iconic horror and thriller novels like Carrie, The Shining, and It, is a name that...

Tom Holland was confirmed for a role in Christopher Nolan’s next collaboration with Universal Pictures in October. It was revealed in December that Nolan’s film would be an adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. While things were going smoothly for the film, a recent report that Holland would be the lead has sparked fan outrage.

Tom Holland as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming | Credits: Marvel Studios

As the lead, it is assumed Holland would take on the role of Odysseus, who fans believe is a much older character for the actor. Fans initially guessed that Holland would likely play Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. They expected the role of Odysseus to go to Matt Damon, who is collaborating with Nolan for the third time.

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The 2022 Uncharted film has climbed to the top of the Max streaming charts, with the film briefly reaching the top 10 movies on the streaming service (via Flix Patrol). After being available on Hulu for a while, the film has now reached a new platform and has grown incredibly popular on Max. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film serves as an origin story for Nathan Drake (Tom Holland), the character at the heart of the first four Uncharted Video games. While not a direct adaptation of any specific installment of the franchise, the film instead chooses to create a more generic adventure story.

For fans of the video games that the movie is based on, Uncharted can be frustrating due to its unwarranted use of some of the most iconic set pieces from the video games without any of the emotional setup or character work that the series is also well known for.

John Grisham is one of the best-selling authors worldwide whose works have been adapted into several acclaimed feature films. Known primarily for his legal thrillers, Grisham’s best novels powerfully address injustices in the legal system and force readers and audiences to confront the inherent faults and contradictions in the legal sphere. With a talent for crafting compelling three-dimensional characters and narratives that leave audiences pondering their power long after the credits have rolled, some of the greatest directors ever have adapted Grisham’s work.

All-time great actors like Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, and Denzel Washington have starred in movies based on Grisham’s novels and provided audiences with nail-biting thrillers that have left their mark on the genre as a whole. While Grisham has also dabbled in other genres like holiday stories or coming-of-age tales of resilience, it was his writings that unpack the legal system and the nature...

It seems like the future is promising for video game adaptations to the screen. According to recent headlines from Sony's press conference last week, there are a few games being brought to the screen, including the PlayStation phenom, Helldivers 2. In addition, new book-to-screen adaptations seem to be getting further along in their production status, including The Running Man remake, which just cast its game show host. Another novel that audiences will be thrilled to know is getting the screen treatment is John Grisham's The Partner, with none other than Tom Holland in the lead role. To keep up to par on all the latest movie news, including reports that came out last week and probably passed you by, here is a handy roundup to fill you in.

Tom Holland without a doubt stands out as the biggest fan of Spider-Man. His impressive collection of Spider-Man Funko POPs, organized in a “shrine,” tells it all. He is unapologetically buying figurines online with adult money.

The Spider-Man actor is set to join the ensemble cast of Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey featuring heavyweights like Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, and more. Holland also expressed his enthusiasm to star in the next highly anticipated Spider-Man installment, Spider-Man 4.

Tom Holland as Spider-Man/ Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Far From Home | Credit: Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Releasing

However, in a video that has recently gone viral, Holland discussed his obsession with Spider-Man Funko POPs, revealing that he had a “shrine” of himself. He candidly shared what ultimately happened to those Funk POPs.

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Tom Holland and Zendaya are one of ‘The Most Iconic’ couples in the film industry today. From co-stars to best friends and now to being in love, the duo reportedly got engaged over the recent holidays. Since then, Zendaya has been spotted subtly showing off her engagement ring every chance she gets, and fans couldn’t be happier for the duo.

Tom Holland with his dad Dominic Holland | Credit: Instagram / @dommoholland

While the happy couple has yet to speak up about it, Holland’s dad Dominic Holland recently spilled the beans about his eldest son’s engagement, revealing some behind-the-scenes details about the proposal.

Tom Holland’s dad gets candid about his son’s engagement Tom Holland and Zendaya | Credit: Instagram / @zendaya

Being in the limelight and being as famous as Tom Holland and Zendaya are, it is hard to keep personal life away from the public eye. Hence, it...

John Grisham‘s beloved novel The Rainmaker is being turned into a USA Network television show and we have photos from set!

Milo Callaghan and P.J. Byrne were spotted on the set of the upcoming TV show on Thursday (January 9) in Dublin, Ireland.

Here is USA’s official synopsis of the show: “Fresh out of law school, Rudy Baylor (Callaghan) goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.”

Lana Parrilla and Dan Fogler will also star in the series.

Milo was most recently seen in the Disney+ series Rivals and the movie The Strangers: Chapter 1.

Browse through the gallery for more photos from set…...

From red carpets to resident aliens and driving ranges, NBCUniversal’s SpinCo has given its first indication what its programming strategy might look like with the hire of Val Boreland as President of Entertainment.

Boreland will oversee programming for cable networks including USA Network, Oxygen, E!, Syfy and Golf Channel as the Comcast-owned company spins off these assets into its own entity.

Boreland’s background – she is currently EVP and Head of Content Acquisitions, TV & Streaming for NBCUniversal – points to a mix of third-party acquisitions alongside original series.

She has overseen acquiring content for NBC, the cable networks and Peacock and was credited with the latter’s savvy acquisition of the streaming rights to hit Paramount drama series Yellowstone as well as its deal for the John Wick prequel The Continental.

But she does also have original programming experience, as NBCUniversal was quick to point out in its announcement Thursday.

Tom Holland will star in ‘The Partner’, the new thriller based on John Grisham’s novel Xmag UK Angeilmar Paola Méndez Miceli

Tom Holland stars in ‘The Partner’, a legal thriller based on John Grisham’s novel, promising excitement and unexpected…

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Tom Holland is to star in and produce 'The Partner'.The 'Spider-Man' actor has landed a role in the movie based on John Grisham's 1997 best-selling novel that is being adapted for the big screen by screenwriter Graham Moore.'The Partner' centres on Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a law firm who fakes his own death in a burning car.He appears to have left behind a wife, a newborn daughter and a secret but what he's actually done is fake his death to create a template for a new life by stealing $90 million from a client at his crooked law firm.Lanigan finds happiness and love in South America but when the client who had worked so hard to defraud the government finds the money is missing from his offshore accounts, he is determined to hunt down the lawyer who he doesn't believe is dead.It means...

With the likes of Spider-Man 4, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and (presumably) a couple of indie flicks by name of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars looming on his horizon, Tom Holland could be forgiven for taking a bit of a breather before committing himself to any more projects just now. But having just taken a year out from acting after the release of 2023's The Crowded Room, there's no sign of Holland disappearing again any time soon. Per Deadline's reporting, the British actor has just signed on to star in and produce legal thriller The Partner, an adaptation of John Grisham's eponymous 1997 bestseller.

Boasting a script from The Imitation Game scribe Graham Moore, The Partner will see Holland explore another morally fraught character cut more from the Cherry or The Devil All The Time cloth than the Spidey suit. The original book, released during a run in...

If there's one thing that unites the protagonists of the many movies based on the works of John Grisham—your various Matts (Damon or McConaughey), your Julia Roberts or Tom Cruises, it's that none of them are little boys. And so it inevitably feels like there's a certain reach for...

Tom Holland is adding another film role to his slate!

The 28-year-old actor was just announced to be starring in The Partner, an upcoming movie based on the John Grisham novel “The Imitation Game,” Deadline reports.

This is the first project for the actor after it was revealed he proposed to girlfriend Zendaya over the holiday break!

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In addition to starring, Tom is also set to serve as a producer on the pic, which is being set up at Universal. Graham Moore is set to pen the script.

Tom will be playing Patrick Lanigan, “a young partner in a white shoe Biloxi law firm who fakes his own death in a burning car. He’s left behind a wife, newborn daughter, and a secret. What he’s actually done is fake his death to create a template for a new life by stealing $90 million...

Tom Holland seems to have a lot of great films on the horizon, but there is one film that might have been an ironic project to pick, right after it was announced that he and his long-time partner and Spider-Man co-star Zendaya, are engaged.

Tom Holland and Zendaya || Credit: Marvel Studios

While it might be the case that Holland’s engagement and his signing of the film were on different trajectories, the timeline of the announcement of both these developments is nothing short of hilarious, if not hella ironic.

The Partner will see Tom Holland act and produce Tom Holland as Spider-Man || Credit: Marvel Studios

Tom Holland has been trying to diversify his acting image beyond just Spider-Man. Having been part of some gritty thrillers and action-adventure films, the actor has still not been able to shake off his wholesome image.

The film that is in focus right now, will...

Universal Pictures reports that Tom Holland will star in and produce the film The Partner, based on John Grisham’s 1997 courtroom thriller of the same name. The plot centers on a young lawyer who steals $90 million and fakes his own death.

Holland will play Patrick Lanigan, a junior partner at a law company in Biloxi. Lanigan fakes his death in a burning car and then runs away to Brazil with money that he stole from a dishonest client of his company. Someone from his past shows up in his new life. The client, who was ripped off, starts a dogged search for him, which forces Lanigan to face the FBI and his family, which includes his wife and new daughter.

Graham Moore will write the script. Moore won an Oscar for writing “The Imitation Game.” In collaboration with Rideback, Holland’s new production company, Billy17, which he co-founded with his...

After taking a year-long hiatus from acting, Tom Holland is filling up his schedule. In addition to Spider-Man 4, Holland is set to star in Christopher Nolan's big-screen adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, and he is expected to reprise his Spidey role in the upcoming Avengers films. However, he's not done yet, as the actor has also set his eyes on a much more grounded drama that could land him some awards consideration. Holland is set to star in an upcoming adaptation of one of legendary author John Grisham's best novels.

Deadline reports that Holland has signed on for the 1997 novel The Partner, a legal thriller from the longtime writer and former Mississippi State Representative. The actor will lead the film and produce for Universal Pictures, based on a script by Oscar-winning The Imitation Game scribe Graham Moore. John Lee Hancock, director of The Founder and The Blind Side,...

Shortly after going public about his engagement to Zendaya, Tom Holland is ready to suit up for the Grisham-Verse with a starring role in The Partner, based on the suspense thriller novel by John Grisham. The script for the adaptation of Grisham’s 1997 bestseller hails from The Imitation Game writer Graham Moore. Universal is the studio.

The Partner revolves around Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a Biloxi law firm who fakes his own death after stealing $90M from a crooked client. To disappear without a trace, Patrick leaves his wife, newborn daughter, and secrets behind. After Patrick builds a new life in South America, the scorned client discovers the money is missing from his offshore accounts. Convinced Patrick stole it and is still alive, the client vows to hunt him down. Left with no choice but to confess, Patrick must face the FBI, his wife, and his child while confronting harsh truths.

Tom Holland might be about to gear up for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and the fourth ‘Spider–Man’ feature, but that isn’t stopping the actor from lining up new gigs. This time, he’s signing on for a John Grisham adaptation, “The Partner.”

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According to Deadline, Tom Holland has signed on to star in “The Partner,” a new adaptation of the 1997 John Grisham novel of the same name.

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Tom Holland has struck a deal to star in and produce The Partner, a drama based on John Grisham’s 1997 bestseller, an exclusive report by Deadline reveals. The script is being crafted by Graham Moore, known for The Imitation Game, and Universal is backing the project.

Grisham’s novels have a history of turning into big hits for both stars and directors. In the past, they’ve catapulted actors like Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, and Denzel Washington to new heights with films like A Time To Kill, The Firm, and The Pelican Brief. These adaptations became must-see movies, pairing top talent with gripping legal dramas.

Holland, fresh off a break from acting after his demanding role in The Crowded Room, is quickly filling his schedule again. He’s not just leading The Partner but also starring in Universal’s The Odyssey—a project loaded with big names like Zendaya, Matt Damon,...

Tom Holland will star in and produce an adaptation of John Grisham’s 1997 bestseller “The Partner,” TheWrap has learned. Oscar-winning “The Imitation Game” writer Graham Moore will pen the script for the Universal project.

Holland will play Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a prominent Biloxi law firm. But when he learns of a plan by the firm’s partners, in collusion with a wealthy client (a shipbuilding magnate), he constructs a plan of his own. Lanigan steals $90 million from the client, fakes his own death and flees to South America, where he starts a new life. But, as happens in these stories, his past comes back to haunt him and with the client closing in, he gives himself over to the FBI and starts defending himself in multiple cases.

When the book was released in ’97, it was praised for its tight plotting and smart storytelling. It was only Grisham...

Tom Holland will star in an adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling 1997 novel, the latest project for the busy actor. After taking a year long break following his work in the Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room, Holland will reprise his role as Peter Parker in Spider-Man 4. He'll also appear in two Avengers films, in addition to a key role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey adaptation.

Deadline gives word that Holland has added another film to his growing slate. He is set to star and produce an adaptation of John Grisham's The Partner. Released in 1997, and going on to become a best-seller, The Partner focuses on a lawyer that fakes his own death to start a new life. The adaptation is set at Universal. The Oscar-winning screenwriter Graham Moore is penning the script and the project is set at Universal.

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Tom Holland continues to snag leading roles in non-Spider-Man movies. Next up, the long-awaited adaptation of John Grisham's 1997 bestseller The Partner.

According to Deadline, Holland has made a deal to star in and produce The Partner, a drama based on the 1997 novel of the same name. Graham Moore, whose writing credits include The Imitation Game (2014) and The Outfit (2022), is scripting for Universal. This will be Hollywood's second crack at The Partner after John Lee Hancock previously tried to bring the novel to the big screen as his follow-up to The Blind Side. After Hancock left the project, Mark Wahlberg became attached to star in The Partner in 2012. However, this version, which was in development at New Regency, eventually stalled. This led to the rights being up for grabs again, with Rideback swooping in to buy them. Rideback will produce The Partner alongside Holland's new production label Billy17.

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Tom Holland is suiting up, this time to play a lawyer, in the upcoming adaptation of John Grisham’s novel “The Partner” for Universal Pictures.

The actor, who rose to fame playing Peter Parker in Sony’s “Spider-Man” trilogy, will also serve as a producer on the film, which is being written by “The Imitation Game” scribe Graham Moore. The 1997 novel, published the year after Holland was born, follows a junior partner at a law firm who steals $90 million from a wealthy client, fakes his own death and flees to Brazil.

Universal had no comment about Holland’s attachment to the project, which was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.

It’s unclear when the project will take shape. Holland has a busy film schedule, including Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” “Spider-Man 4” and potentially the next “Avengers” sequels, over the next year and change.

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Tom Holland has found his next project. The young actor has signed on to star in an adaptation of The Partner, a project in which Holland will also serve as a producer, according to Deadline. The movie will be based on the novel of the same name by John Grisham. The book follows Patrick Lanigan, a character who fakes his death with a staged burning car after working at a law firm. Lanigan is willing to leave his entire life behind him in order to steal a large amount of money from one of his clients. The movie will depict whether the protagonist will be able to get through his scheme or not.