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Zach Cregger will write and direct The Flood, an original sci‑fi thriller for New Line, with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment producing alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo. The space-station tale marks a genre shift from Cregger’s horror roots, with a release slated for August 11, 2028.
Netflix, Amblin Entertainment, and Higher Ground have secured the rights to adapt S.A. Cosby's upcoming novel "King of Ashes" into a TV series after a competitive auction involving up to 12 bids. The book, a family crime drama with elements reminiscent of "The Godfather," will be developed by Amblin and Higher Ground, with Netflix providing backing. The novel is set to be released next summer as part of a three-book deal with Flatiron Books.
Josh O'Connor is set to co-star with Emily Blunt in an upcoming untitled film directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Amblin and Universal. The film, based on a story by Spielberg with a script by David Koepp, also features Colin Firth, Coleman Domingo, and Eve Hewson. Scheduled for release on May 15, 2026, the project marks Spielberg's return to the summer blockbuster season. O'Connor, known for his recent role in "Challengers," is also involved in other high-profile projects, including "The Mastermind" and "Wake Up Dead Man."
Gareth Edwards is in final negotiations to direct a new Jurassic World movie for Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, after David Leitch couldn't reach a deal. The film, set for release on July 2, 2025, will be a fresh take on the Jurassic era and will not feature the previous cast members. Edwards, known for directing Godzilla and Rogue One, impressed producers Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, and the film will be executive produced by Spielberg.
Glen Powell is in talks to star alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in "Twisters," a sequel to the 1996 box office hit "Twister." The film will be directed by Lee Isaac Chung and co-financed by Warner Bros. Powell recently starred in "Top Gun: Maverick" and will also appear in the upcoming action-comedy "Hitman" and the sci-fi action thriller "Deputy X."
Daisy Edgar-Jones is in talks to star in Twisters, a reboot of the 1996 tornado adventure movie, produced by Frank Marshall and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. The film, co-financed by Warner Bros. Pictures, is described as a "new chapter" and not a sequel. Edgar-Jones will play a former storm chaser who returns to the field after surviving a disastrous tornado encounter. The actress gained recognition for her role in Normal People and is currently filming On Swift Horses.