Sweet Vengeance
Acclaimed director Brian De palma is returning to filmmaking, with plans to shoot “Sweet Vengeance” in portugal this summer. The Film Stage reports that this
true-crime thriller, inspired by two separate murder cases, marks De Palma’s first feature since 2019’s “Domino.” With a career spanning decades and iconic films like “Carrie” and “Scarface” under his belt, De Palma’s return is highly anticipated by film enthusiasts.
Stan
Karyn Kusama, known for her work on the critically acclaimed “Destroyer,” is set to direct “Stan,” a psychological thriller slated to begin filming in Toronto this June. World of Reel
reveals that Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Twisters”) and Drew Starkey (“Queer”) will star in the film, which centers around the obsessive relationship between a famous singer and a devoted fan who believes hidden messages are embedded within her music. Jordan Rosenbloom has penned the script for this intriguing project.
Peaked
A24 is backing the upcoming comedy “Peaked,” with Molly Gordon (“Theater Camp”) directing and co-writing alongside Allie Levitan. Deadline reports that Emma mackey (“Ella McKay”) is in final negotiations to join Gordon in this film, which explores the complexities of revisiting high school trauma at a ten-year reunion. The premise promises a humorous yet poignant look at the lingering effects of adolescence.
Untitled Emily henry Projects
netflix is expanding its romance roster by adapting two novels by bestselling author Emily Henry. Variety
details plans to bring both the 2023 novel “Happy Place” and the 2024 release “Funny Story” to the screen. “happy Place” follows a couple attempting to maintain a facade of happiness during a final vacation with friends while grappling with a broken engagement.“Funny Story,” simultaneously occurring, centers on a quirky romance between a children’s librarian and her ex’s new partner. These adaptations aim to capitalize on Henry’s devoted readership and capture the heartwarming essence of her storytelling.
