Searchlight. Pesci. Hoover.
Searchlight Pictures is developing an adaptation of 2004 Sundance Jury Prize winner Cama Adentro (Live in Maid), which will star Glenn Close and Melissa McCarthy. The original followed a wealthy woman and her live-in housekeeper who must adjust their entrenched routine and relationship when their city is plunged into economic crisis.
Ralph Macchio (Cobra Kai) is trying to reboot My Cousin Vinny with Joe Pesci potentially involved. Macchio is in talks with writers. No production company/financing is currently involved. The beloved original is a comedic gem, with Marisa Tomei earning an Oscar for her role (trailer).
Colleen Hoover’s next film adaptation Verity officially gets a release date with Amazon MGM. Michael Showalter’s (dir: The Big Sick) take on the best-selling novel is led by Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett, and the filming is just about ready to wrap. The mysteries of Verity will play out in theaters on May 15th, 2026.
Roku partners with Alan Chikin Chow, YouTube’s #1 Shorts creator (87M subs, 50bn views), bringing teen drama Alan’s Universe exclusively to Roku Channel today (latest episode).