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Warner Bros. used CinemaCon to preview its upcoming slate, spotlighting Tom Cruise’s transformative turn as Digger, J.J. Abrams’ The Great Beyond, and a Clayface project, among other announced titles that signal a bold, multi-year lineup.
J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is downsizing its operations and relocating to New York after more than 20 years in LA/Santa Monica, as a string of ambitious projects stall or get scrapped and the industry shifts away from long-term mega-pacts toward project-by-project deals; Abrams is signaling a move back to hands-on creating rather than mogul-level expansion.
Deadline exclusives: Sony is close to a $25M+ worldwide deal for Skeletons, a creature-feature horror produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by JT Mollner, with Brie Larson set to star. FilmNation Entertainment, Infrared, and Assemble Media are producers; Brian Duffield wrote the screenplay based on a Philip Fracassi short story. The project, previously known as Fail-Safe, drew strong bidding at the European Film Market and is slated to begin filming this summer.
Sony won worldwide rights for Skeletons at the European Film Market, a horror thriller produced by JJ Abrams with Brie Larson attached to star. JT Mollner will direct and co‑write from Philip Fracassi’s short story; the project — previously known as Fail-Safe — drew multiple bids, with domestic rights in the mid‑$20 millions and higher global figures.
J.J. Abrams returns to directing with The Great Beyond, an original sci-fi film from Warner Bros. set for an IMAX release on November 13, 2026, starring Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey; Abrams wrote and directed the project, with Tommy Gormley producing, while plot details remain under wraps.
J.J. Abrams’ upcoming slate includes The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, opening in IMAX on November 13, 2026; The Conjuring: First Communion, a New Line prequel to the Conjuring universe, dated for September 10, 2026; Panic Carefully, from Sam Esmail and Julia Roberts, arriving February 26, 2027 (IMAX); an untitled Tim Miller/Keanu Reeves sci‑fi is set for August 13, 2027; Abrams returns to big‑screen blockbusters after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' the article explores how concept art and the creative team behind it helped shape the film's visual style and storytelling, highlighting key designs and their impact on the final movie.
HBO Max has canceled the series Duster after its first season, despite positive reviews, due to insufficient viewership, and efforts to find a second season have been unsuccessful.
HBO Max canceled the critically well-received 1970s-set action-comedy series 'Duster' after one season, citing insufficient audience numbers despite high critic and audience scores, disappointing fans and star Josh Holloway who had high hopes for the show.
The 1970s crime series 'Duster' starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson was canceled after one season on HBO Max, despite being developed under J.J. Abrams' deal with Warner Bros. and receiving positive remarks from the studio.
HBO Max canceled the crime drama series 'Duster' after one season, despite positive critic and viewer ratings, due to low viewer interest and failure to secure a second season. The show, created by J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, starred Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and was set in the 1970s, focusing on a Black female FBI agent and a getaway driver. The cancellation leaves HBO Max with only one original series, 'The Pitt,' while 'Duster' was quietly shopped to other platforms without success.
Scott Speedman initially doubted Keri Russell's casting as Felicity but later praised the show and their experiences working together on the late '90s series, highlighting their auditions and the show's impact.
Samuel L. Jackson is in negotiations to join the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming untitled mystery film for Warner Bros and Bad Robot. The ensemble already includes Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. While plot details are scarce, it is confirmed not to be a time-travel film. Abrams will direct from his own script, with production by Bad Robot. Jackson is currently starring in Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' and has several upcoming projects, including 'The Unholy Trinity' and 'The Beast.'
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to star in an upcoming J.J. Abrams film alongside Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey. The untitled project, produced by Abrams' company Bad Robot and backed by Warner Bros., is set to begin production in the UK this spring. This marks Abrams' first directorial venture since "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker." Jackson, known for his roles in "Pulp Fiction" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently appeared in Netflix's "The Piano Lesson" and the miniseries "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist."
Samuel L. Jackson is in talks to join Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega, and Emma Mackey in J.J. Abrams' upcoming mystery movie for Warner Bros. The film, produced by Abrams' Bad Robot, has its plot details under wraps but is not expected to involve time travel. Filming is set to begin in the UK in the spring. Jackson, represented by CAA and Anonymous Content, has had a busy 2024 with multiple projects, including Netflix's 'Piano Lesson' and Peacock's 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.'