Week of May 18, 2026

A Waiter in Paris marks the feature directorial debut of Peter Hoar, the Emmy-nominated director behind The Last of Us and It's a Sin. Leo Woodall leads the cast alongside Clémence Poésy in this adaptation of Edward Chisholm's bestselling memoir, with Ben Hopkins penning the screenplay. The film is produced by Jason Solomons through Movie Love Productions and Phin Glynn, with backing from BBC Film and co-financing from Curzon, Cineart, and Madman. The project was developed through the Curzon CM Development Fund and has already secured pre-sales to distributors in the UK, Benelux, and Australia. Production will shoot on location in Paris, with FullDawa Films providing production services. Cornerstone has acquired worldwide sales rights and is launching the project at the Cannes Film Market, co-repping the US with WME Independent. The story follows L'Anglais, a depressed thirty-something Englishman navigating the sharp-suited brotherhood of Parisian waiters, where nights of hedonism mask a world of precarity and exploitation.

Seventeen-year-old Lennon, living with cerebral palsy and newly diagnosed with heart disease, struggles to adjust at a new high school after her mother’s death. When a clash forces her into the local Disabled-Support-Alliance, she discovers unlikely camaraderie and a path toward self-acceptance.

Seventeen-year-old Lennon, living with cerebral palsy and newly diagnosed with heart disease, struggles to adjust at a new high school after her mother's death. When a clash forces her into the local Disabled-Support-Alliance, she discovers unlikely camaraderie and a path toward self-acceptance. Scheduled to start production April 20, 2026, filming in Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Produced by Big Time Decent.

An epic in miniature spanning from 2007 to 2024 following the economic destruction of a family who goes from middle class to destitute in post-industrial Pennsylvania. The story follows Bo, a working-class father in his 30s-early 40s clinging to the promise of a stable, middle-class life, who has spent years doing everything 'right' - holding down a factory job and providing for his wife Carrie and five-year-old son James. When his factory suddenly shuts down, the life he built begins to unravel, forcing Bo into an emotional descent from stability into survival as he fights to keep his family from losing everything. Filming May 31 - June 25, 2026 in Lancaster/Reading, PA.

A teen discovers her mother was a mermaid and spends a magical summer navigating first love, friendship, and her own half-mermaid identity. Filming scheduled to start August 2026 in North Carolina. Network/Studio: Disney Branded Television / Disney+

Art brings director Fernando Meirelles together with Oscar nominees Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell, and Wagner Moura for a film adaptation of Yasmina Reza's Tony-winning play. Christopher Hampton, who translated the original French play for its 1996 West End premiere, returns to write the screenplay. The comedy follows three friends—Marc, Serge, and Yvan—whose bond fractures when Serge purchases a ridiculously expensive white painting, igniting conflict over what constitutes art and exposing deeper grievances. Charles Finch and Tracy Seaward are producing, with Patrick Wachsberger's 193, backed by Legendary, launching sales at the Cannes market. Meirelles reunites with Fiennes after The Constant Gardener and with Farrell following their work on Apple's Sugar. The project marks a return to satirical character-driven material for the Brazilian filmmaker, whose recent work includes Netflix's Here Comes the Flood, currently in post-production.

A young editorial assistant in New York begins a secret, transformative relationship with a celebrated 70-year-old author after a chance meeting in Central Park — until their private bond is exposed. Network/Studio: FilmNation Entertainment (sales/financing); domestic distributor TBD

After a stressed-out father jokingly wishes his family away, he wakes up in a perfect reality... or so he thinks. The film is shooting in NYC from May 25 - June 21, 2026. Executive produced by Benny Flames and Claudia McCoy, with producers Keron Craigwell, Rob Green, Alana "Lah" Nedd, and Dilenia Rodriguez. Directed and written by Benny Flames.

National tour of the musical Beetlejuice. Producer is Networks Presentations with original direction by Alex Timbers and tour direction by Catie Davis. Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. Original choreography by Connor Gallagher with tour choreography by Michael Fatica. Rehearsals begin May 19-26, 2026 for ensemble roles and July 6, 2026 for Maxie Dean. Opening dates are June 19, 2026 for ensemble and August 10, 2026 for Maxie Dean. Currently booked through November 2026 with further bookings anticipated. Point of origin is NYC or on tour.

Behind Closed Doors marks writer-director Joseph Sperber's feature debut, a political murder mystery that has just begun principal photography in Los Angeles. The Cold War thriller stars Elijah Reed, Nick Samson, Melissa Alce, Christian Haines, and Charrell Mack in a story set during fall 1979 Washington. The production is being shot entirely in real time across a single location, following a wounded federal agent who collapses into his neighbor's apartment and sets off a tense standoff. Galileo Mondol and Carlos Lopes are producing for BT Studios alongside Aaron Schmidt, with Martin Taube serving as director of photography. Sperber, whose short film Let Us Play screened at LA Shorts International Film Festival, is exploring themes of truth and paranoia against the backdrop of Cold War-era political intrigue.

Best Medicine follows Martin Best (Charles), a top surgeon who ditches his high-powered Boston career for a quiet life as the only doctor in a quirky coastal village. Blunt and antisocial, he quickly clashes with the needy locals—but no matter how hard he tries to keep his distance, their chaos keeps pulling him in. What they don’t know is Martin’s gruff exterior hides deep psychological wounds. Still, this odd little town might just be the cure he didn’t know he needed.

Blue Jacket is a young adult coming-of-age dramatic feature from First Fruits Entertainment, a faith-based production company. The film looks at gritty real life issues young people face, exploring the consequences of decisions and their impact to those around them. The story drops you into a single day in the life of two students, following alternate paths that criss-cross and impact the lives of those around them as different versions of Aaron and Zoe split off with each choice. The project contains mature themes including underage drinking, cyber-bullying, sexual assault and suicide, with all sensitive material handled responsibly and professionally. Filming takes place in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT over multiple periods from May 18-30 (2 weeks), June 22-27 (1 week), and July 27-August 8, 2026 (2 weeks). Network/Studio: First Fruits Entertainment (independent)

A bank robber hides out in a traveling circus, where she discovers an unexpected family willing to protect her. The production is scheduled to film from May 19, 2026 to June 18, 2026 in Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County, California.

Danny has spent thirty years apologizing for existing. With his relationship cracking, he books a last-ditch trip to a hedonistic island resort, hoping to come back as someone his girlfriend can finally believe in. But his lonely escape detonates when a hookup with Ava, a married woman, puts him on a collision course with her alpha-male husband Marco. As Danny is drawn deeper into Ava's dangerous and intoxicating world of sex, power, and psychological games he quickly realizes getting caught by Marco is only the beginning.

In 1980, a 30-year-old go-karter racing against teens and tweens on the national circuit will run anyone off the road to win.

Cock, the hit comedy by British playwright Mike Bartlett, is about John, a gay man, who has been in a relationship with his partner for seven years. But when he meets and falls in love with a woman, he is forced to contemplate the boundaries of his identity and decide what he really wants for his future. It is a hilarious and touching look at the difficulties that pop up when you realize you have a choice. The production is being produced by Monster Troupe LLC and will be performed at East Village Basement in Manhattan, NY. The show will have a 12 show run from June 16th to June 28th, 2026.

A continuation of the original romantic comedy, that followed native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family. The series is in active development for Max network, with filming scheduled to begin January 11, 2027 in New York, United States. Network/Studio: Max (Warner Bros. Discovery) / Warner Bros. Television

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.

Dinner With Audrey is in principal photography in Budapest, recreating the 1953 Paris encounter between a young Audrey Hepburn and designer Hubert de Givenchy that sparked a four-decade collaboration. Director Abe Sylvia is helming the biographical drama, written by Kara Holden, with Thomasin McKenzie portraying Hepburn and Ansel Elgort as de Givenchy. The cast includes Michael Shannon in an undisclosed role, with Miranda Richardson recently added as Hepburn's mother Ella Van Heemstra and Judy Greer as legendary costumer Edith Head. Wayfarer Studios is financing the production alongside Hyde Park Entertainment and Mad Chance Productions, with Ashok and Priya Amritraj, Andrew Lazar, Vanessa Humphrey, and Andrew Calof producing. Justin Baldoni executive produces for Wayfarer. The film centers on one pivotal night when the 24-year-old actress, sent by director Billy Wilder to secure wardrobe for Sabrina, arrived at Givenchy's fashion house and forged a creative bond that would define both their careers. Production is targeting a June 2026 theatrical release.

Eyes Along the Valley is a 1950s-set crime thriller now in development, directed by Kriv Stenders and starring Stephen Lang, Sam Worthington, and Luke Bracey. The film reunites Avatar co-stars Lang and Worthington, while also bringing back the Hacksaw Ridge team of Worthington, Bracey, and Stenders. Worthington and Bracey play Pollock and McArthur, veteran detectives in 1950s Australia pursuing a series of missing persons cases that lead them to a sprawling ranch in the remote Outback. Lang plays the serial killer stalking them. The screenplay was co-written by Bracey with Johnny McCoy and Timothy Burnett. John and Michael Schwarz produce for Deeper Water Films, alongside Timothy Burnett and Erin Moy for Entropico, with Bracey also producing. Architect is launching worldwide sales at the Cannes Market. The film is scheduled to shoot on location in New South Wales, Australia, though no production start date has been announced.

After a group of teens takes down a camera drone, they discover footage of a serial killer's murders and must expose him before they become his next targets. The horror/thriller film is currently in active development.

Peacock is developing a scripted series inspired by the Gilgo Beach serial killings, with Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson executive producing under his G-Unit Film and Television banner alongside writer Jordan Hawley. The project comes from Universal Studio Group's UCP and draws from Jackson's Peacock docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which debuted in 2025. Hawley, known for his work on A Million Little Things and Netflix's Sex/Life, is writing the script and will executive produce. The series explores how the Long Island serial killer hunted in the shadows for three decades before detectives finally cracked the case, leaving his wife and children to confront the man they thought they knew. The project is currently in development at the NBCUniversal streamer.

A period adventure film set in 1850s San Francisco during the booming, violent times of the Gold Rush. The story of a canny widow and the girl she transports from China, who together overcome innate distrust to form a bond while running a marriage con on unsuspecting men. Scheduled to film from May 18, 2026 to July 23, 2026 in Folsom, Sacramento County, California. Produced by Stephen Cornwell, Simon Cornwell, Ang Lee, Anthony Bregman, Gregory Goodman, and Peter Cron through Likely Story and The Ink Factory.

A probationary angel is sent to Earth to earn his wings by helping people in need, bringing compassion, humanity, and second chances to those he meets. The series is in active development at FOX network. Network/Studio: FOX Entertainment / Fox Entertainment Studios

Hold the Devil is an action-horror thriller from Spanish director Álex de la Iglesia, working from a screenplay by Joe Barton. The film stars Oscar winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph as police officer Sara Myall and Oscar nominee Demián Bichir as security guard Henry Campos. When the pair arrive at an abandoned show home on the Texas border to investigate a break-in, they discover a wounded mother and her ten-year-old son Gio sheltering after crossing from Mexico. The situation escalates when cartel leader Marcus arrives with armed men, demanding the child—who harbors a dark supernatural power. The project is being produced by Two & Two Pictures, Fifth Season, and Pokeepsie Films, the production company run by de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang. Protagonist Pictures is launching international sales at the 2026 Cannes market, with CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights. The film is described as blending gritty action with supernatural horror in what producers call an explosive fusion of haunted-house terror and home-invasion intensity. Production details including start date have not yet been announced.

I Am Not Your Mother is a psychological thriller currently in pre-production, with Carrie Coon, Ben Platt, and Lukas Gage attached to star. Craig Johnson directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Ryan O'Connell. Platt plays Ollie, an up-and-coming queer director who becomes fixated on Nora Dresden, an iconic actress portrayed by Coon who is seeking a career comeback. When she agrees to headline his debut feature, admiration transforms into obsession, blurring the lines between artist and muse. Jared Ian Goldman and Zola Elgart Glassman produce through Mighty Engine, with co-financing from Unapologetic Projects and Working Barn Productions. Mister Smith Entertainment is launching international sales at the Cannes market in May 2026, with the project described as a darkly funny rework of classic 90s obsession thrillers that taps into contemporary stan culture and diva worship.

Jesus Live! is a bold new classic soul musical that reimagines the life of Jesus through humor, music, and modern conversation. Returning 2,000 years later, Yeshua steps onstage to set the record straight -- challenging the mythology, misconceptions, and revisionist history built around him. Joined by Mary Magdalene, God, and a series of larger-than-life characters, the show explores religion, power, love, and truth through sharp satire and 60's soul / classic rock energy. Part concert, part theatrical event, and part cultural reckoning, Jesus Live! is provocative, funny, and deeply human. The production will rehearse from May 3 - June 10, 2026, with performances on June 14, 19, 25, 2026 at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The production is being produced by William Threadgold/Combined Artform and directed by John Coppola. Network/Studio: Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026 — Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre

Judge Dredd is returning to the big screen with director Taika Waititi attached to helm a new feature film adaptation of the British comic character. Drew Pearce, known for Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and The Fall Guy, is writing the screenplay. The project is being developed by Dredd rights holders Chris Kingsley, Jason Kingsley, and Ben Smith of Rebellion Developments, alongside producers Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment, Jeremy Platt, Natalie Viscuso, and Pearce. The film is currently being shopped to studios across Hollywood as one of the hottest packages in development. Sources indicate the pitch takes inspiration more directly from the 2000 AD comics than previous screen adaptations, positioning it as a fun sci-fi blockbuster with satirical undertones that could launch an expanded Dredd universe across films and television. No studio, cast, or production timeline has been announced yet.

A struggling indie filmmaker turns to AI to save her failing horror film, only to awaken a decades-old curse. The supernatural horror film is scheduled to begin production on May 11, 2026 and wrap on June 21, 2026. Filming will take place in Dallas, Texas. Genres: Horror, Supernatural, Thriller

Set during John Lennon's separation from Yoko Ono, Lost Weekend follows his chaotic, booze-soaked 18-month bond with Harry Nilsson through a haze of excess, music, and misadventure. Filming in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Marriage Market is an unscripted dating series heading to Fox for the 2026-27 broadcast season. Hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings, the show follows singles who hand matchmaking responsibilities to their families in an arranged-marriage format. Families meet at a marketplace setting to find matches for their loved ones; when two families agree on a pairing, the couple gets engaged on the spot and both families move in together to test compatibility. Fox Entertainment Studios is producing, with showrunner Alycia Rossiter—whose credits include The Bachelor and The Bachelorette—executive producing alongside John Carr. The series represents Fox's first new unscripted order for next season and will be distributed worldwide by Fox Entertainment Global.

Based on the 1980s TV action/drama, this update focuses on vice detectives James "Sonny" Crockett and detective Ricardo "Rico" Tubbs, of the Miami-Dade police department's organized crime bureau vice unit, who work deep undercover as seedy criminals to infiltrate and bring down the various criminal enterprises of southern Florida. Scheduled to start filming September 2026 in Florida. Network/Studio: Universal Pictures

Minimum Wage is heading to Netflix as a 28-episode series from American High, the Syracuse-based production company founded by Jeremy Garelick. Based on the viral American High Shorts series that has drawn over 30 million views across social platforms since launching in May 2024, the workplace comedy centers on a group of teenagers struggling to run a local pizzeria while juggling school, demanding managers, and low pay. Jeremy Garelick and Will Phelps serve as showrunners and executive producers, with Axelle Azoulay also executive producing. The series was filmed in the Syracuse area and features the original cast from the shorts: Aidan Micho, Grace Reiter, Hyde Healy, Julia Dicesare, Luke Burke, Ryan Micho, and Tommy Armstrong. Each of the 28 episodes will run approximately 12. 5 minutes. The series marks American High's first television project and its first exclusive Netflix release, with a late 2026 premiere targeted.

MobLand returns to Paramount+ for a second season, with the Guy Ritchie-directed crime series having wrapped principal photography in late March 2026. Created by Ronan Bennett, the series stars Tom Hardy as Harry Da Souza, a fixer for the Harrigan crime family led by Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. Season 2 began production in November 2025, filming across London locations including Hoxton Street in Hackney, as well as Mallorca, Spain. Johnny Flynn and Ophelia Lovibond join the ensemble as new series regulars, with returning cast including Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Emmett J. Scanlan, and Mandeep Dhillon. Guy Ritchie continues as director and executive producer. The production ran approximately six months before wrapping, with cast members describing the new season as more ambitious and fast-paced than the first. A 2026 release window has been confirmed by Paramount+.

Murder, She Wrote is moving forward as a theatrical feature at Universal Pictures, with Jamie Lee Curtis taking on the iconic role of Jessica Fletcher, originally played by Angela Lansbury in the Emmy-winning CBS series that ran for 12 seasons. Jason Moore directs from a screenplay by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, with Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller producing through Lord Miller's first-look deal with Universal. The film adapts the classic series about a retired schoolteacher turned mystery writer with an uncanny knack for solving murders in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine. Originally scheduled for a December 22, 2027 release, the film has been pushed to February 4, 2028, giving it distance from a crowded holiday slate. Plot details remain under wraps as the project continues in pre-production.

A couple, Harry and Sasha, find their dream house in a ranch in Idaho. He's a soldier getting back to life, and they bid what they can, which is a lowball offer. They get the ranch but find they are not alone. Network/Studio: Amazon MGM Studios / Prime Video

Not Another F**king Wedding marks the second feature from British writer-director Molly Manning Walker, who won the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes 2023 with her debut How to Have Sex. The project is being developed by A24 and Plan B Entertainment, reuniting Manning Walker with A24 after their collaboration on Major Players, a women's football series for Channel 4. Marie-Elena Dyche will produce alongside the two studios. Plan B came aboard in early development, continuing the company's partnership with A24 on projects including Moonlight and Minari. No logline, genre, cast, or production timeline has been announced, but the attachment of Manning Walker—whose debut explored consent and coming-of-age themes with critical acclaim—signals a filmmaker to watch as the project takes shape.

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.

At a ten-year reunion, six former friends get trapped on a skyscraper rooftop overnight, where old tensions and dwindling supplies turn the celebration into a fight to survive. The thriller/comedy is in active development and will be filming in California.

A political thriller set in Paradise, a secret bunker housing 25,000 elite survivors of an apocalyptic event. When President Cal Bradford is murdered, his top Secret Service agent, Xavier Collins, must uncover the killer and their motive. Scheduled to start production April 07, 2026 and wrap August 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Produced by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. and Rhode Island Ave. Productions for Hulu.

After a whirlwind romance and a run of hit films, writer-director Porter Nash and producer Reggie Pettipiece split up. Years later, a career-making project pulls them back together, but two volatile stars turn the set into a pressure cooker that could wreck the movie and whatever is left between Porter and Reggie. The production is scheduled to start filming on May 13, 2026 and wrap on September 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The film is being produced by De Line Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

A troubled local TV reporter sees a sensational crime story as his shot at fame—and a way to erase his family problems—while an overwhelmed sheriff struggles to stop a madman before everything spirals out of control. Production scheduled to start September 2026, filming in New Jersey. Network/Studio: Netflix

PLAYMALE is based on the true story of Lou Zivkovich, a former pro football player whose career is cut short by injury. Adrift and out of options, he takes a job as a high school football coach in a conservative desert town, where he's respected by his students but struggling to accept a life smaller than the one he lost. Still hungry for the validation football once gave him, Lou becomes an unlikely Playgirl centerfold and a cultural flashpoint in 1974 America. What begins as a financial decision quickly erupts into a national scandal that threatens his career, marriage, and reputation. The film captures a pivotal moment in American culture when liberalism and backlash collided, and one man found himself naked in the middle of it. The feature film is a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget production filming June through August in Los Angeles, produced by Heather Turman and Dave Lawrence, and directed by Dave Lawrence.

Reputation is a six-part legal drama from creator and writer Anya Reiss, reuniting with production company The Forge after their collaboration on Becoming Elizabeth. The series centers on Elaine, a lawyer who has built her career defending free expression, and global pop star Davina Knight, whose new song accusing her ex-husband Billy of abusive behavior triggers a very public libel battle. Set in London—the global capital of high-stakes libel cases—the drama explores how the case spills beyond the courtroom as PR machines deploy, laws are bent, and social media platforms become judge and jury. Mahalia Belo will direct all six episodes, with Alex Kazamia producing. Additional writers include Shyam Popat and Karla Crome. The series has been commissioned by BBC Drama director Lindsay Salt for BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with international distribution by Banijay Rights.

A woman wakes up alone in the wilderness with no memory and must rely on a charming stranger to survive—though he may be hiding who he really is. Scheduled to start filming August 2026.

A successful but emotionally lost novelist inserts himself into his daughter's college life after her breakup, only to realize he may be the one most in need of saving. Scheduled to start filming August 3, 2026 and wrap November 11, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Network/Studio: Max / Warner Bros. Television

Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming fairy-tale adventure about an unlikely hero. When a group of banished fairy-tale creatures suddenly appear in the swamp of the grumpy ogre Shrek, he sets out to confront the ambitious ruler, Lord Farquaad and reclaim his home. In order to do so, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona, a princess locked away in a tower and guarded by a fearsome dragon. Joined by the endlessly talkative Donkey, Shrek embarks on a journey that quickly becomes more than a simple quest. Along the way, unlikely friendships form and surprising truths are revealed. Filled with comedy, spectacle, and a host of beloved fairy-tale characters, this musical celebration reminds us that real beauty—and real love—comes from embracing who we truly are. Community Theatre Production produced by Morgan-Wixson Theatre, an all-volunteer run community theatre celebrating its 80th season. The production runs from June 27 to July 26, 2026 in Santa Monica, CA. Network/Studio: Morgan-Wixson Theatre (Community Theatre, Santa Monica, CA) Genres: Musical Theater, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Fairy Tale

Sons and Soldiers is moving forward as a feature film under Jagman Productions and producer Josh Green, with Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher attached to direct. The project adapts Bruce Henderson's New York Times bestseller chronicling the true story of German-born Jewish refugees who fled to America in the 1930s and were later recruited by the U. S. Army as intelligence specialists. Trained at Camp Ritchie in Maryland, these young men used their mastery of German language and culture to interrogate prisoners and gather intelligence across European combat zones during World War II. Nesher, whose recent credits include Image of Victory and The Matchmaker, described the film as a story about bereavement and redemption that will challenge stereotypes and showcase a rarely-seen dimension of warfare where language and psychology became decisive forces. The project is in early development with no production timeline announced.

After one too many bad choices, a drug runner spirals out of control before fighting his way toward redemption and an unlikely new life as a successful author. The crime drama is scheduled to begin filming May 27, 2026 and wrap June 30, 2026 in New York, United States. Genres: Crime, Drama

The Blair Witch Project reboot is gearing up for a fall 2026 shoot under director Dylan Clark, marking the first time the original creative team has been directly involved in a new entry since the 1999 phenomenon. Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams, stars of the first film, will executive produce alongside original directors Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick and producer Gregg Hale. Clark is rewriting a screenplay by Chris Thomas Devlin. The project reunites horror powerhouses Jason Blum of Blumhouse and James Wan of Atomic Monster with producer Roy Lee. Lionsgate is financing with a $10 million budget and will retain domestic and UK distribution rights. Production is targeting fall 2026, with the reboot representing the first film in a multi-picture deal between Lionsgate and Blumhouse reimagining horror classics from the Lionsgate library.

The Celebrity Traitors is currently in production on its second season, filming at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands through summer 2026. Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the BBC One reality series brings together 21 celebrities—including The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, Good Omens actor Michael Sheen, and Oscar-nominated Richard E. Grant—to compete in a psychological game of deception. Produced by Studio Lambert Scotland for BBC One and iPlayer, the show features contestants living together as they attempt to identify secret Traitors among the Faithfuls, with all prize money benefiting charities of their choice. The cast also includes Industry star Myha'la, Love Island host Maya Jama, comedian Joe Lycett, singer James Blunt, and Miranda Hart, among others. The series expands to 10 episodes, up from 9 in the debut season. Following the first season's record-breaking 14. 9 million average viewership and 15. 4 million finale peak in October 2025, the second season is scheduled to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in autumn 2026.

A sweeping fictional epic of the millionaire titans of New York City in the 1880s.

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

When a humble milkman clashes with a vicious influencer, a personal tragedy sends him on a bizarre revenge quest through viral fame, corporate conspiracy, and an absurd online world.

The Neverending Pillow Fort is an animated feature currently in production in Australia, based on Will Taylor's children's novel. BAFTA-nominated director Allison Brownmoore helms the project, with voice talent including Elizabeth Cullen and newcomer Sofia Rose as the leads, alongside David Tennant, Guy Pearce, Teresa Palmer, and Marsai Martin. The film is produced by Crayola Studios, Alceon Entertainment Partners, Eclectik Vision, MIMO Studios, and Like A Photon Creative, with Crayola Studios serving as both producer and financier. The production is supported by Screen Queensland's Post Digital and Visual rebate incentive. Sola Media is launching international sales at Cannes. The screenplay was adapted by Dominic Morris, Gurinder Chadha, and Paul Mayeda Berges from Taylor's 2018 HarperCollins novel. The project reunites Like A Photon Creative and MIMO Studios following their collaboration on The Pout-Pout Fish.

Sarcastic 16-year-old Cam Cooper, who has spent years in hospitals, is forced to move to Promise, Maine, a town known for miracles. As she follows a mysterious list of things to do before she dies, Cam learns to believe in love, herself, and maybe even miracles. Scheduled to start filming June 2026 and wrap October 1, 2026. Filming in Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Network/Studio: Amazon Prime Video (Amazon MGM Studios) Genres: Drama, Young Adult, Coming-of-Age, Romance

The Rule of Nines represents Laurence Fishburne's feature film directorial debut. Fishburne is best known as an actor with credits including The Matrix trilogy, Apocalypse Now, Boyz n the Hood, and Ike Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It. His transition to feature directing is a notable industry story that may attract additional trade coverage upon formal announcement. André Holland, the lead, is known for Moonlight (2016, Academy Award Best Picture winner), The Knick (Cinemax/HBO), Castle Rock (Hulu), and Steven Soderbergh's High Flying Bird. Bonnie Timmermann's dual capacity as a legendary casting director (having cast for Michael Mann, Ridley Scott, and others) and producer on this project adds significant industry pedigree. The 'LA' location listed in the source data is ambiguous — it may refer to Louisiana (state abbreviation used in production tracking) or Los Angeles, California. Given that 'LA' appears as a state-level field alongside New York, Louisiana is the more likely interpretation, as Los Angeles would use the state abbreviation 'CA.' However, this should be verified. Benaroya Pictures has previously produced prestige indie films including The Words (2012) and has co-production credits on high-profile films. Cinema Gypsy Productions is Helen Sugland's production company based in Burbank. No distributor has been publicly announced as of available reporting. No DP, production designer, composer, editor, or costume designer attachments have been publicly reported. The screenplay by John Connor has not been described in detail in available public sources beyond the genre designation of thriller/drama.

The Second Lady is a thriller series in development at Amazon Prime Video, adapted from Irving Wallace's bestselling Cold War novel. Jessica Sharzer is writing the adaptation and will executive produce, bringing her experience from American Horror Story, Nine Perfect Strangers, and A Simple Favor. Kevin Williamson and Ben Fast of Outerbanks Entertainment are also executive producing alongside Peter J. Donaldson, who represents the Wallace literary estate. Universal Television is producing the series under Sharzer's mini first-look deal with the studio. The project landed at Amazon in a competitive situation, marking the first sale from Universal Television's new mini-deal model launched in 2025. While no production timeline has been announced, the series joins the growing slate of high-concept thrillers at the streaming platform.

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.

A Netflix feature film following Lola, an 8-year-old Afro-Latina girl who was brought up in Spain and currently attends an international school in Italy. She is clever, spirited and mature for her age, with a very close, loving relationship with her mother who has raised her. Lola has a witty sense of humor and an inquisitive mind, and is used to the company of adults. The character must be fluent in Spanish and speak conversational English. Filming is scheduled for May through July 2026 in Europe, produced by Working Title.

Top Gun 3 is in early development at Paramount Pictures and Skydance, following the announcement at CinemaCon 2026. Tom Cruise is returning to star as Captain Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, reuniting with producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Screenwriter Ehren Kruger, who co-wrote Top Gun: Maverick, is penning the script. The project currently has no director attached, with original Maverick director Joseph Kosinski unavailable due to commitments to Miami Vice and other projects. Paramount is reportedly seeking a director who can execute the studio's vision under tight creative oversight, with candidates including Jon M. Chu, Joachim Rønning, and the duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Christopher McQuarrie contributed to story development but is not expected to direct. The film is a top priority for the newly merged Paramount-Skydance entity, though no production timeline or shooting locations have been announced.

McG is directing Kevin Hart in an untitled spy action comedy for Netflix, marking the director's return to the action-comedy genre that launched his career with Charlie's Angels. The high-concept feature follows two rival operatives whose secret lives collide when their wives become friends and they end up in the same Lamaze class together. The screenplay is written by Adam and Aaron Nee, who penned The Lost City, alongside Jonathan Tropper, based on a short story by Sean Lewis. The project brings together heavyweight producers including Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, and Emily Morris for 21 Laps (Stranger Things), as well as Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort. Hart is also producing through his Hartbeat banner with Luke Kelly-Clyne and Bryan Smiley. Production is targeting a late 2026 start, with the film set to shoot in New Jersey. McG is currently in post-production on Warrior Kid for Apple, while this marks his sixth collaboration with Netflix.

Based on a true story of Francis Shiner. Set in 1940s rural Pennsylvania, the story follows a young Lebanese boy who must save his family farm, risking everything as loss and love shape the man he becomes. Genres: Drama, Period, Family, Coming-of-Age

After losing his job and marriage, disgraced hedge fund manager Andrew "Coop" Cooper turns to robbing his wealthy neighbors, uncovering dangerous secrets lurking behind their polished facades. The drama series is scheduled to film from May 11, 2026 to October 1, 2026 in New York, United States. The production is being handled by Forward Entertainment with Apple Studios as the distributor.