Vulture reports the Ocean’s prequel is assembling a starry cast: Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper will portray Danny Ocean’s parents, with Cooper writing and directing and Robbie producing via LuckyChap. Josh Gad has joined in a comic role, Wagner Moura is set as the villain, and Monica Barbaro is positioned as a rising talent. The film, a prequel to the 2000s Ocean’s movies, follows the younger Ocean family during a major 1962 Monaco Grand Prix heist.
Josh Gad has signed on for Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper’s Ocean’s prequel at Warner Bros., joining a starry ensemble as production moves toward a 2027 release. Cooper wrote the screenplay and will direct, with Robbie and Cooper producing; the untitled period heist film, based on Ocean’s Eleven characters, is set around the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix and is slated for June 25, 2027.
At the 2026 Tony Awards, The Book of Mormon reunited its original stars—Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells and Rory O’Malley—to celebrate the show’s 15th anniversary with a performance of “Man Up,” and Gad, Rannells, O’Malley, Parker, Lopez, Stone and Nikki M. James will return for eight performances June 9–14; the production previously resumed after a May theatre fire forced a brief closure.
Rick Moranis resurfaced on stage at CinemaCon 2026 to promote Spaceballs 2, reprising Dark Helmet in his first live-action screen appearance in 30 years. The sequel, teased as Spaceballs: The New One, also features new cast members Lewis Pullman and Josh Gad alongside Bill Pullman and Daphne Zuniga, with a theatrical release date set for April 23, 2027.
At CinemaCon, Mel Brooks announced the title of the Spaceballs sequel: Spaceballs: The New One. The film, a follow-up to the 1987 parody, brings back original cast members Rick Moranis, George Wyner, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman and Brooks, with new stars Josh Gad, Keke Palmer and Anthony Carrigan; Lewis Pullman will play the son of Lone Starr. Script by Gad, Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez, with production by Amazon MGM Studios, and a planned release date of April 23, 2027.
John Stamos will replace the ill Josh Gad as King Herod in the Hollywood Bowl's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' just hours before the show, after Gad contracted COVID-19. Stamos, a seasoned musician and actor, expressed his excitement and readiness to step into the role on short notice.
Josh Gad has withdrawn from the Hollywood Bowl's Jesus Christ Superstar concert due to COVID-19 concerns, with the show still scheduled for August 1-3 and other cast members, including Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert, set to perform.
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will voice characters in Warner Bros.' animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's 'Oh, The Places You’ll Go!', set for release in IMAX in 2028, directed by Jon M. Chu with original songs by Pasek and Paul.
A biopic about legendary comedian Chris Farley is in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser set to star and Josh Gad to direct. The film will be based on the best-selling biography "The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts" and will be produced by Lorne Michaels, who cast Farley on "Saturday Night Live." The project has the blessing of the Farley family and is sure to attract significant attention from bidders.
A biopic about the legendary comedian Chris Farley is in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser set to star and Josh Gad to direct. The film will be based on the best-selling biography "The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts" and will be produced by Lorne Michaels. Farley rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" and starred in popular comedies like "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep." The project has the blessing of the Farley family and will mark Gad's directorial debut.
A biopic about the legendary comedy actor Chris Farley is in the works, with Paul Walter Hauser set to star and Josh Gad attached to direct. The project, based on the New York Times best-selling biography, has the blessing of the Farley family and will be produced by Lorne Michaels. Farley, known for his energetic performances on Saturday Night Live and in films like Tommy Boy, had a long battle with addiction and died in 1997 at the age of 33. Hauser, who expressed his desire to play Farley, will take on the role, while Gad, Neustadter, and Weber are also involved in the project.
A biopic based on The Chris Farley Show: A Biography in Three Acts is being shopped with Paul Walter Hauser set to play the late comic and actor Chris Farley, while Josh Gad will direct and Lorne Michaels will produce. The film, based on the biography by Farley’s brother Tom Farley Jr. and Tanner Colby, will tell the story of Farley's rise as a comic actor, his success on Saturday Night Live, and his tragic death at 33. Hauser's career has been on the rise, and this role marks a significant step for him, while it will be Gad's first foray into directing.
Actor Josh Gad, known for voicing the character "Olaf" in Disney's "Frozen," expressed feeling "alienated" by fellow liberals who have been promoting antisemitic tropes online during the Israel-Hamas war. Gad, who identifies as a Progressive, criticized the tearing down of posters of hostages and the uninformed and troubling statements resembling antisemitic tropes. He emphasized the need for the same level of empathy and support for Jews as for innocent Palestinians. Gad's comments came in response to activist Charlotte Clymer's observation that many on the far-left have miscalculated their response to the conflict. Celebrities have faced pressure to take a stance, with some condemning Hamas and others expressing solidarity with Israel. Over 1,000 members of the entertainment industry signed an open letter in support of Israel, including Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld, Gal Gadot, and Michael Douglas. Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather also expressed support for Israel and sent a private jet full of supplies to the country's military.
Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, known for their roles in "The Book of Mormon," are back together in the zany Broadway comedy "Gutenberg! The Musical!" where they play multiple characters and pitch a musical about Johannes Gutenberg. The show, which is already a box-office hit, combines silliness with heartfelt moments and showcases the comedic duo's dynamic. The actors also share stories about their worst jobs, auditions, and memorable moments from their time in "The Book of Mormon."
Actor Josh Gad had to miss the matinee performance of "Gutenberg! The Musical" due to a medical emergency that required immediate treatment. He went to the hospital and was diagnosed and treated quickly, allowing him to return for the evening performance. Gad expressed gratitude to the medical team and wished his replacement actor luck in his Broadway debut.
