A Night in Porto is a romantic dramedy currently in production in the Portuguese city of Porto. The film reunites stars Daniela Melchior and Corey Mylchreest as former lovers who cross paths unexpectedly on Christmas Eve. Antonio Sequeira, who wrote the script and won the Austin Film Festival Audience Award for his debut feature Autumn, co-directs alongside Anastasiia Vorotniuk. The production is led by British-based Kurious Studios in partnership with Porto's Homnage Films and Pris Audiovisuais. Steven Flynn and Sequeira produce for Kurious, Roberto Santos for Homnage, with Gil Santos and Antonio Augusto executive producing. Filming has taken the cast through various locations across Porto, with the production reportedly targeting a Christmas 2026 release to mirror the film's seasonal setting.
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A Visit to Grandpa's is currently in production in Wales, with principal photography that began April 7, 2026. The feature is directed by DJ Caruso and stars Anthony Hopkins as the eccentric grandfather, with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aneurin Barnard, Artie Wilkinson-Hunt, Geraldine James, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, and Celyn Jones rounding out the cast. Ken Aguado adapted the screenplay from Dylan Thomas' 1938 short story. The film is produced by Welsh producer Huw Penallt Jones alongside Hannah Leader and Amory Leader as a European co-production with Adler Entertainment and U-Media. Filming is taking place in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, and across Wales, with WestEnd Films handling international sales and planning to unveil first footage at the Cannes Market.
Ally marks Bong Joon Ho's first animated feature, a 3D family adventure currently in production with completion targeted for the first half of 2027. The Oscar-winning director co-wrote the screenplay with Jason Yu and is working with producer Seo Woo-sik, marking their third collaboration after Mother and Okja. The international production brings together creative talent from twelve countries, including animation supervisor Jae Hyung Kim from Toy Story 4 and Inside Out, supervising producer David Lipman from the Shrek franchise, and production designer Marcin Jakubowski from Klaus. DNEG is contributing high-end 3D animation work. CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé are handling financing and distribution, with Barunson C&C overseeing production. Neon has acquired North American rights and will release the film theatrically in late 2027, reuniting with Bong after their Oscar-winning collaboration on Parasite.
Bianco, directed by Daniele Vicari, is currently in post-production following a demanding three-month shoot at altitudes between 3,000 and 3,500 meters in Italy's Aosta Valley and South Tyrol. The drama stars Alessandro Borghi as legendary Italian alpinist Walter Bonatti, who led the ill-fated 1961 expedition to conquer the Frêney central pillar on Mont Blanc. The €11. 5 million Italy-France-Belgium co-production is produced by Be Water Film, Rai Cinema, The Project Film Club, and Tarantula, with Rai Cinema International Distribution handling world sales. Key crew includes cinematographer Gherardo Gossi, editor Benni Atria, and VFX by Benuts. The film is adapted from Marco Albino Ferrari's book Frêney 1961 – La tempesta sul Monte Bianco, with a screenplay by Vicari, Massimo Gaudioso, Francesca Manieri, and Ferrari. Post-production is slated for completion in Q4 2026, with Italian theatrical distribution through 01 Distribution.
Black Box is Netflix's English-language remake of the 2021 French thriller Boîte Noire, now in development with writers Adam Gyngell and Fred Fernandez-Armesto adapting the screenplay. Tim Fehlbaum, the Oscar-nominated director of September 5, is attached to helm the paranoid thriller. The project is being produced by Andrew Mittman under his 1. 21 banner, alongside original producers Wassim Beji, Thibault Gast, and Matthias Weber, with Kai Dolbashian executive producing. The remake follows an NTSB black box analyst assigned to investigate a devastating plane crash who uncovers disturbing audio evidence pointing to a conspiracy. Gyngell and Fernandez-Armesto are UK-based writing partners whose credits include work on Apple TV's Hijack and ITV's Strangers. The project is currently in the scripting phase, with no production dates or locations announced.
Casper is returning to screens in a live-action series for Disney+. Rob Letterman and Hilary Winston, the executive producing team from Disney+'s Goosebumps, are writing and executive producing, with Letterman attached to direct. Steven Spielberg, who executive produced the 1995 Universal feature film, returns as an executive producer. The series is being produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and DreamWorks Animation TV. Disney+ secured the project after a competitive five-way bidding war. Described as a modern update on the classic ghost story, the series is expected to carry a darker tone similar to Wednesday's approach to the Addams Family. The project is in early development with no production timeline or casting announcements yet.
Musical theater production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory based on the book by Roald Dahl. The global tour will rehearse and perform in Manila, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Rehearsals begin around June 22, 2026 with preview performances on July 8, 2026. Network/Studio: Broadway International Group
A Silicon Valley executive returns to her Florida hometown for Christmas and must choose between corporate ambition and protecting a local aquarium, all while reconnecting with an old love. Scheduled to start filming May 18, 2026 in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
Dad's House is an adult animated comedy series that has received a series order from Netflix. The project reunites the streaming platform with showrunners and executive producers Michael Cusack, Dario Russo, and David Ashby, who also provide voice work alongside Felicity Ward. Cusack is known for co-creating Adult Swim's Smiling Friends and YOLO, while Russo and Ashby previously collaborated on the cult Australian series Danger 5 and Italian Spiderman. The series centers on Sean, a 13-year-old navigating life between divorced parents in suburban Australia, where his laidback father Ian's attempts at quality weekend bonding consistently spiral into complications. Production will take place at Princess Bento Animation Studio in South Melbourne, a joint venture between Australian production company Princess Pictures and FOX Entertainment's Bento Box Entertainment. The series joins Netflix's expanding adult animation slate alongside upcoming titles including Mating Season, Dang! , and Alley Cats.
On the eve of Kabul's fall, former Afghan track star Daud Ahmadi returns from a Canadian detention center to reunite with his younger sister Tayiba. As the city unravels around them, the siblings confront buried secrets and broken dreams in an attempt to salvage what remains of their lives, and each other. Filming begins October 1, 2026 in South Asia and Montreal.
Dear Evan Hansen is a musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with social anxiety who is assigned by his therapist to write letters to himself about why each day will be good. The story follows Evan and the other characters including Connor Murphy, a classmate who takes his own life during Act 1, with Connor's ghost appearing in Evan's mind throughout the rest of the musical. The production is being staged at The Engeman Theater in Northport, LI, with rehearsals beginning August 24, 2026, opening September 10, 2026, and running through October 25, 2026 with a potential extension to November 1, 2026.
Diana: The Unheard Truth is a three-part docuseries currently in production from Love Monday TV and 53 Degrees Global. The series centers on five hours of secret audio recordings Princess Diana made with close friend Dr. James Colthurst in 1991, which originally formed the basis of Andrew Morton's explosive biography Diana: Her True Story. Less than one hour of this material has been heard publicly in the three decades since Diana's death. Executive producers Kerene Barefield and Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt lead the Love Monday team, with Sophie Todd series editing, Emily Hirst producing, and Justin Frahm as director of photography. The project is fully funded by Rainmaker Films and Plymouth Films. Production continues through 2026 for a planned August 31, 2027 release marking the 30th anniversary of Diana's passing. The series is currently being shopped to distributors worldwide.
National tour of Dirty Dancing musical based on the original screenplay and book by Eleanor Bergstein. The tour is booked with engagements for 6 months in cities including Chicago, Boston, DC, and Toronto. Following this, the producers are in discussions with theatre owners about a multi-month stop on Broadway before continuing on tour. Produced by Last Dance Musical, LLC with producers Path Entertainment Group and Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences. Directed by Lonny Price with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie. Network/Studio: National Tour / Broadway (prospective) — Presented by Last Dance Musical, LLC; Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences (IP licensor/producer)
The elves of Christmas Incorporated are tired of Santa's treatment. The North Pole has become a place of long hours and harsh conditions - not of magic. Now Christmas is just a week away, and the elves are fighting over whether to rebel rather than how to address production delays. A chaotic comedy full of unhinged, lovable fools - they form allegiances, then reliably panic and betray. The play will have three performances in the New York Theater Festival in late July and early August. Network/Studio: New York Theater Festival (NYTF)
Expiration Dates is a feature film adaptation of Rebecca Serle's New York Times bestselling novel, currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios with Emma Roberts attached to star. Laura Lekkos has come aboard to write the screenplay, continuing her growing relationship with Amazon MGM following her work on Relationship Goals. The project is being produced by Featherweight Pictures' Jessica Pugh and Chelsea Bradshaw, alongside Roberts' own Belletrist Productions with producing partner Karah Preiss. Matt Matruski, David Stone, and author Rebecca Serle will serve as executive producers. The romantic drama explores themes of destiny and free will as its protagonist navigates relationships while knowing their expiration dates in advance. With the writer now attached, the project moves forward in the development process, though no production timeline has been announced.
Get A Grip is a psychological thriller in development from newly launched production banner Red Imp Films, the Toronto and London-based company founded by screenwriter-producer Will Jeffs and producer John Hauber. Jeffs wrote the screenplay, which follows a traumatized World War II veteran attempting to escape a dark secret during Britain's notorious 1976 summer drought. The project marks the debut feature for Red Imp Films, with Jeffs and Hauber attached as producers. The film is slated to shoot in the United Kingdom, though specific locations have not yet been announced. The duo is currently seeking financing and production partners, with meetings planned at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.
Godspeed is a one-hour family drama in development at Amazon Prime Video, written by Underground co-creator Joe Pokaski. The series is set in the NASCAR racing world and centers on Parrish Motorsports, the last family-owned team in Stock Car Racing with bootlegging roots. When their owner and driver are killed in a crash, the widow Virginia must unite her fractured family to preserve their legacy and chase a championship. A writers room is currently underway, with Scott Stuber's United Artists and Sugar23 producing alongside Pokaski's Wandering Rocks Productions. NASCAR's Gladys Cheng and Tim Clark are also attached as producers. If greenlighted by Prime Video, the series would shoot in early 2027 and complement the platform's NASCAR Cup Series coverage that launched in 2025.
Heaven, Probably is a dark romantic comedy about what happens when our darkest desires are set free, with swagger from gender to chaotic breakdown, it's an absurdist look at what it means to accept yourself for who you are. An ashamed man with a foot fetish searches for a date to his mother's memorial. This is a SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Indie Feature Film with a Golden Globe nominated lead male actor attached. The production has a $1 million budget and is scheduled to shoot for 4 weeks total starting July 13, 2026 in New York City. Genres: Dark Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Absurdist, Drama
Ignition is a high-concept thriller currently in post-production, directed and written by Emmy-nominated filmmaker James Erskine. The film stars Maisie Williams as Sylvie Johnson, whose routine drive to London spirals into chaos when an anonymous caller informs her that a bomb has been planted in her car. Forced to follow the terrorist's instructions with her every move monitored, Sylvie must deliver the ticking device to its target—the Royal Albert Hall. The project also stars BAFTA nominee Rory Kinnear and Lovi Poe. Produced by New Black Films under their New Bright Films label, alongside Playhouse Pictures and Sharp House, the film was shot using a live cinema approach on real London locations and roads with remotely operated multi-camera systems. WestEnd Films is handling world sales and presenting exclusive footage to buyers at the Marché du Film in Cannes this May. Principal photography has wrapped, with the project now in post-production ahead of festival and distribution.
La Petite is a four-part crime drama commissioned by France 2, with production set to begin in approximately six weeks. Marco Cherqui produces through CPB Films, now part of Incognita Films under the leadership of Édouard de Vésinne. Antoine Garceau, known for directing episodes of Call My Agent! , helms the series from a script by Emmanuelle Michaud, who previously wrote Vendetta and La Terre et le sang. Pauline Parigot stars as a detective investigating a murder in Northern France. The series tackles violence against women within a restrained thriller structure, following two families in a provincial town whose children were raised with the expectation of becoming a couple—a future the young woman ultimately rejects, triggering a devastating sequence of events.
Legally Blonde is a musical theater production featuring Elle Woods, a quintessential blonde Valley Girl who follows her boyfriend to Harvard Law School and discovers her true potential. This is a non-union national tour with rehearsals in NYC beginning early December 2026, tech dates in early January 2027, and performances starting January 19, 2027. The production will close in late May 2027. In-person callbacks are scheduled for the week of June 8, 2026 in NYC.
Lottery is a character-driven drama moving forward at Searchlight Pictures with Keke Palmer and Zack Gottsagen attached to star. Thor Freudenthal will direct from a screenplay by Alexis C. Jolly, adapting Patricia Wood's 2007 novel. The project reunites Gottsagen with themes from his breakout role in The Peanut Butter Falcon, as he portrays a man with Down syndrome navigating newfound wealth and uncertain friendships. Palmer plays his travel companion with hidden agendas. David Permut produces for Permut Presentations alongside Jen Dana and Dan Crown, with Palmer also serving as executive producer. Searchlight has greenlit the project, though no production start date has been announced. The film marks another collaboration between Searchlight and Permut, whose recent Sundance hit The Invite sold to A24 for over $10 million.
MasterChef Asia is returning after a 10-year hiatus under a newly closed deal between Banijay Rights, Warner Bros. Discovery, and CreAsia Studio. The 10-episode series will film in Macao, bringing back 10 former MasterChef contestants from across Asia rather than casting fresh faces. Production is being handled by CreAsia Studio, part of Endemol Shine India, with the Macao Government Tourism Office as a production partner. The series will broadcast across TLC, Discovery, and the Asian Food Network in India, Southeast Asia, Greater China, and Korea, on Lala TV in Japan, and on the Fatafeat channel in the Middle East. While the deal has been finalized, specific production dates have not yet been announced.
Million Dollar Quartet is a musical theater production based on the book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, featuring music and lyrics by various artists. The production tells the story of the famous recording session at Sun Records featuring rock and roll pioneers Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Sam Phillips. The show is being produced by New London Barn Playhouse, an award-winning professional theater now in its 94th season. Performances will run from June 10-21, 2026 in New London, NH.
Monarch of the Glen returns to the Scottish Highlands in a six-episode reimagining for PBS Masterpiece and UK network 5. The series is produced by Ecosse Films, the company behind the original 2000-2005 BBC series, in association with Northern Ireland Screen and Banijay Rights. Jeremy Brock created and wrote the new version, with Stephen Greenhorn as additional writer and Tom Vaughan directing and executive producing. The producing team includes Alex Boyd, Robert Bernstein, and Douglas Rae, with Rob Darnell and Adam Duncan executive producing for Ecosse Films and Susanne Simpson for Masterpiece. Production is scheduled to film in Scotland and Northern Ireland in the latter half of 2026, with development support from The National Lottery through Screen Scotland. The project was commissioned by Sebastian Cardwell and Paul Testar for Paramount UK's Channel 5.
My Darling California reunites writer-director Elijah Bynum (Magazine Dreams) with an all-star ensemble for his next feature, a crime thriller headed into pre-production. Chris Evans joins the cast alongside Jessica Chastain, Chris Pine, Mikey Madison, Charles Melton, and Don Cheadle in this 1980s-set Los Angeles story. The film is produced by David Hinojosa and Alex Coco, with Sebastien Raybaud, and executive produced by Zach Nutman. Anton is financing and will handle international sales. Production companies 2AM and Anton are behind the project. The creative team includes cinematographer Chayse Irvin (BlacKkKlansman), editor Leslie Jones (The Master), production designer Judy Becker (The Brutalist), and costume designer Erin Benach (Drive). Filming is scheduled to begin in late summer or September 2026, with Los Angeles serving as the primary location.
My Father's Echo is a psychological thriller about a woman haunted by her father's death two decades prior who must confront the blurred lines between her trauma-induced delusions and a terrifying reality to find peace. The feature film is seeking models for an upscale house party scene in the film's final pivotal sequence. Filming begins June 27, 2026 in Yorktown Heights, NY.
Night of the Soul is an independent short limited web series with no distributor attached. Festival run planned. 10 episodes, 5-10 minutes each. A video artist tests the boundaries of his sanity, drawing inspiration from his relationship with the ghost living in his apartment. Filming in New York City from May 23-25, 30-31, and June 06-07, 13-14, 2026.
Off Campus returns for a second season on Prime Video, with production scheduled to begin June 1, 2026 in Vancouver. The romantic drama shifts focus to John Logan, played by Antonio Cipriano, and newcomer Grace Ivers, portrayed by India Fowler. Phillipa Soo joins in a recurring role as Scarlett, a theatre director at the fictional Briar University. Created by Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore, who continue as co-showrunners, the series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Billings Productions. Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, James Seidman, Leanna Billings, and Neal Flaherty executive produce alongside Levy and Fattore. The ensemble cast from Season 1 returns, including Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, and Jalen Thomas Brooks. Filming will take place at North Shore Studios and on location around Vancouver through mid-September, with a likely May 2027 premiere window.
Production working title 'Out the Kitchen' is shooting in Queens and Staten Island, New York from May 18 to June 3, 2026. The production is non-SAG-AFTRA covered and pays $187 per 10 hours. Casting Director is Grant Wifley. Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Paradise Lost is a feature film adaptation of John Milton's 1667 epic poem, with Roger Avary attached to write and direct for Ex Machina Studios. The project adapts the biblical story of Lucifer's rebellion against God, his fall into Hell, and his subsequent temptation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Avary, who won an Academy Award for co-writing Pulp Fiction, previously tackled another epic poem with Beowulf and describes this as a more faithful approach to the source material. Ex Machina Studios co-founder Marco Weber is producing, with production designer Kirk Petruccelli serving as executive producer. The production will be based in Los Angeles using AI-assisted filmmaking techniques to realize the epic scale on an independent budget. Casting has not yet been announced, and no production start date has been set.
A new play set in Sri Lanka that explores themes of identity, class, and sexuality within the context of the country's history. The story follows Sudhu and Mythri as they reunite at an orgy years after a traumatic childhood event, with complications arising from an unexpected guest from the north. The play examines the bloody history of the island and the festering wounds of a nation unable or unwilling to reckon with its past or present. Set in a country where same-sex relations are still criminalized under the Penal Code and where massive racial and class inequality has led to a crippling economic crisis. Reading dates are June 8 - June 12, 2026 in New York.
Public Interest is an independently produced, fully financed TV pilot. The production is seeking Canada wide release and features the character Linh Pham, a female-identifying, East Asian woman in her 60s to 70s who is community-centered and quietly authoritative. She is a trusted voice among the residents of Edmond Oaks who leads with kindness, but beneath that is a deep fear of losing everything she's built - her home, her memories, her late husband's legacy. Production is scheduled to start on or around June 8th, 2026 for 2 weeks in Hamilton/GTA.
ShootAround is in early development as a live-action young adult feature film from Lion Forge Entertainment and Webtoon Productions. Aiyana K. White, whose credits include Severance and The Night Agent, is rewriting the screenplay based on an earlier draft by Mike Dow and Devon Kelly. The project adapts Susanna Nousiainen's Webtoon webcomic, which has accumulated over 28 million views since its 2015 debut. Lion Forge Entertainment founder and CEO David Steward II and president Stephanie Sperber are producing, with Webtoon Productions' David Madden and Jason Goldberg serving as executive producers. Lion Forge is financing the script development. The film centers on Penny Hall High, where a zombie apocalypse forces the state's top girls' basketball team to join forces with the boys' team to survive a nightmarish 24-hour lockdown. No production timeline or filming locations have been announced.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 returns to Netflix for a second season following its successful debut in April 2026. The animated series from showrunner Eric Robles continues the adventures of Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max, and newcomer Nikki Baxter as they investigate mysterious occurrences in Hawkins between Seasons 2 and 3 of the live-action series. Executive produced by Matt and Ross Duffer via Upside Down Pictures, alongside Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen of 21 Laps Entertainment, the ten-episode season is produced by Flying Bark Productions, with animation handled at their Sydney studio. Season 2 targets a fall 2026 release on Netflix and will explore a new entity from Hawkins' abandoned silver mines, connected to the mysterious blue flower seen blooming in the Upside Down at the end of Season 1. The voice cast returns with Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Luca Diaz, Braxton Quinney, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elisha Williams, Ben Plessala, Brett Gipson, Odessa A'zion, Janeane Garofalo, and Lou Diamond Phillips.
The Blair Witch Project reboot moves forward with Dylan Clark directing for Lionsgate and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster. The project reunites key figures from the 1999 original: stars Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams return as executive producers, alongside original directors Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick and producer Gregg Hale. Jason Blum and James Wan produce alongside Roy Lee, with Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath producing for Divide/Conquer. Chris Thomas Devlin wrote the screenplay, with Clark rewriting. Production is targeting a fall 2026 start with a budget in the $10 million range. Plot details remain under wraps, though the film aims to explore the full Blair Witch mythology. Lionsgate will distribute domestically and in the UK.
The Epstein Files is a documentary series commissioned by Channel 4, presented by award-winning journalist Emily Maitlis. The series will examine the Jeffrey Epstein case through first-hand survivor testimony and forensic analysis of documents, networks, and powerful individuals connected to Epstein's decades-long criminal operation. Lion Television, an All3Media company, is producing the series, with Daniel Pearl serving as executive producer and Catey Sexton as director. The series was commissioned by Louisa Compton, Head of News, Current Affairs and Specialist Factual at Channel 4, with Adam Vandermark as commissioning editor. All3Media International will handle international distribution. The series is scheduled to air in Autumn 2026.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a witty comedy by Oscar Wilde about two men, Jack and Algernon, who create fake identities to escape social obligations and pursue romance. Their lies lead to a series of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and humorous situations as they both pretend to be named "Ernest" to impress the women they love. This production will be taking place in a church and meditating on marriage, desire, and etiquette. Network/Studio: Stone Circle Theater
The Marvellous Miniature Workshop returns to BBC One for a substantially expanded second season. EarlyBird, the newly launched independent production company founded by Dom Bird, has secured a 20-episode commission—more than doubling the show's original eight-episode run. Each episode has been extended to 45 minutes, allowing deeper exploration of the intricate craft as skilled miniaturists recreate beloved locations and buildings that hold special meaning to contributors. Sara Cox returns as presenter, guiding viewers through the detailed processes of miniature creation and the personal stories behind each project. Dom Bird and Nicki Stoker serve as executive producers on behalf of EarlyBird, with the format licensed from Amazon MGM Studios. The series is currently in production and is anticipated to air in December 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer.
The Night Burns marks the feature directorial debut of Angelica Gallo, wrapping principal photography in Rome on May 11, 2026. The film stars emerging actors Giovanni De Maria and Raika Hazanavicius alongside Abel Ferrara, Carolina Crescentini, Chiara Caselli, and Aniello Arena. The project is produced by Guendalina Folador through Askesis Film, in partnership with Masi Film and RAI Cinema, with associated production by Lumen Films. Gallo co-wrote the screenplay with Nicolò Galbiati, expanding her 2021 short film of the same name that premiered at the Torino Film Festival. The narrative follows Massimo and his circle of twenty-something friends who organize robberies at nightclubs and trap concerts, until a chaotic incident leads to injuries and forces Massimo to reckon with the harm they've caused. The project was developed through the Locarno Residency and Berlin AiR programs with support from Torino Film Lab.
The Possessed marks writer-director Ena Sendijarević's third feature and English-language debut, now in pre-production with French actress Ariane Labed attached to star. The dark, surrealist drama explores the European witch hunts through a contemporary lens, examining how societal power struggles infiltrate intimate relationships. The film is produced by Layla Meijman and Maarten van der Ven through Amsterdam-based Studio Ruba, in co-production with Sendijarević's Eklips, Distinto Film, and VPRO. Amra Bakšić Čamo serves as associate producer. Financing is in place from the Netherlands Film Fund, Creative Europe MEDIA, and other European funds. The production is set to shoot in Spain at the start of 2026, with international casting currently underway to round out the ensemble alongside Labed.
A comedy about the horrors of working in vertical microdramas from 2025 Best Drama Nominee, Dionysius Vlachos. The storyline follows an innocent conversation between a dayplayer and the male lead that threatens to derail the production of a Chinese made vertical. Opening June 6, 2026 and closing June 26, 2026 at The Broadwater (Mainstage).
The White Lotus returns for a fourth season, currently filming across the French Riviera. Creator Mike White is directing all episodes of the anthology drama, which follows guests and employees at two White Lotus properties during the Cannes Film Festival. Laura Dern joined the production in early May 2026, stepping into a newly written role after Helena Bonham Carter exited due to creative differences shortly after filming began. The casting reunites Dern with White, her collaborator on HBO's Enlightened and the film Year of the Dog. Production is underway at the Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez and the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, with additional filming in Monaco and Paris through October 2026. The ensemble includes Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Chris Messina, Kumail Nanjiani, Rosie Perez, Heather Graham, and Sandra Bernhard. White writes, directs, and executive produces alongside David Bernad and Mark Kamine. HBO has not yet announced a premiere date, though early 2027 is expected.
Based on L. Frank Baum's children's book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wiz takes one of the world's most enduring American fantasies and transforms it into an all-Black musical extravaganza for the ages. The production will tour North America with rehearsals beginning August 26, 2026 in Springfield, OH. The show opens September 26, 2026 and closes June 27, 2027. Book by William F Brown, Music/Lyrics by Charlie Smalls, with additional materials for this production by Amber Ruffin. Network/Studio: Crossroads Live North America
They Know is currently in production in Los Angeles, marking Bill Hader's feature directorial debut. Hader wrote the horror film with his Barry collaborator Duffy Boudreau and stars alongside Linda Cardellini, with young actors Lilou Lang and Lorelei Olivia Mote playing the daughters. MRC is financing the project, with Hader and Bob Graf producing under Hader's Hanarply banner and Alyssa Donovan co-producing. The film centers on a divorced father who begins to suspect his ex-wife's new boyfriend is exerting a disturbing influence on their children.
Thunder Road is heading into production this summer as AMC's first scripted NASCAR drama series. Dennis Quaid stars as Duane Whitlock, a racing legend and patriarch fighting to preserve his family's stock car empire built from moonshine runs and dirt tracks. Created by John Fusco with Taylor Elmore as showrunner, the series is produced in partnership with NASCAR—marking the racing organization's first long-form drama collaboration. The production team includes executive producers Cliff Roberts, Mark L. Smith, and NASCAR's Tim Clark and John Dahl. Production is expected to begin summer 2026, with the series set to premiere on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.
Unknown Serial Killers of America is true crime series that tells stories about seeking justice for crimes committed by lesser-known, but equally dangerous, serial killers, with a different story per episode. Through interviews with police, and family, along with clever recreations, the show illustrates how these murderers stayed undetected, while continuing their deadly motives. The show, produced by Texas Crew Productions, is a docudrama. Episode 205 focuses on the serial killer, Glen Rogers. Filming May 20, 2026 in Toronto, ON, Canada. Network/Studio: Investigation Discovery (ID) / discovery+ (likely, based on Season 1 network affiliation; not yet officially confirmed for Season 2)
Starz has greenlit an untitled family drama exploring the world of Black rodeo in Southeast Texas. Kirk A. Moore, showrunner of Demascus and writer on American Crime, will lead the eight-episode series as showrunner and executive producer. The project marks Starz's second wholly owned series following its May 2025 separation from Lionsgate, underscoring the network's commitment to owning its original programming and targeting underrepresented audiences. Producing partners include Mark Johnson and Myki Bajaj of Gran Via Productions—Johnson's company behind Breaking Bad and Interview with the Vampire—alongside Tony Hernandez, Elise Henderson, and Lilly Burns of Counterpart Studios. The series centers on three siblings navigating family legacy, personal ambition, and the deep cultural significance of rodeo in their Southeast Texas community. Starz executives Giovanna Desselle and Christina Jokanovich are overseeing the project. Production timelines and casting have not yet been announced, though the greenlight positions the series for active pre-production development.
Zona Merah: Dead City is currently in production as a feature film adaptation of the Indonesian zombie horror series that drew over 34 million views on the Vidio streaming platform. Co-directed by Sidharta Tata and Fajar Martha Santosa, the creators behind the original series, the film expands the story beyond the fictional town of Rimbalaya as the outbreak spreads to a second city. Produced by Indonesia's Screenplay Films, the project has brought on Barunson E&A—the Korean production banner behind Parasite—to handle international sales, with a launch planned at the Cannes Marché du Film in May 2026. Principal photography began on April 7, 2026, with filming continuing through May in Indonesia, including locations in Yogyakarta. Tata returns as screenwriter while Santosa oversees story development, with much of the original cast reprising their roles alongside new additions. The production marks Barunson's continued investment in Southeast Asian genre cinema.