Miles Teller to Star in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Remake

Teller will take on the leading role originally played by Richard Gere in 1982

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Taylor Swift Performs ‘This Is What You Came For’ During ‘Eras Tour’ Show in Liverpool

Swifties in Liverpool were treated to the ultimate deep cut from Taylor Swift’s discography — Calvin Harris’ global smash with Rihanna, “This Is What You Came For,” a song Swift co-wrote — as the surprise song for the “Eras Tour” show on Friday night. For her second night in

Emmy Song Category Draws Submissions From the Weeknd, Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Ronson, Pasek & Paul and Other Big Music Names

Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are on the verge of EGOT status… that is, if Emmy voters nominate their song from “Only Murders in the Building” and it winds up winning three months from now. Pasek and Paul — already Oscar winners for “La La Land” and Tony and Grammy

Morgan Freeman, ‘SEAL Team’s’ David Boreanaz, ‘Bridgerton’s’ Simone Ashley Among Stars at Monte-Carlo Television Festival

Prince Albert II of Monaco opened the 63rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival Friday, accompanied by a panoply of stars led by Morgan Freeman, “SEAL Team’s” David Boreanaz and “Bridgerton’s” Simone Ashley. The opening ceremony took place under stormy skies at the Grimaldi Forum,

‘Star Trek: Picard’ Showrunner Terry Matalas Tackling Remake of 1980s Sci-Fi Movie ‘Enemy Mine’ (Exclusive)

Terry Matalas, the showrunner who steered the final season of Star Trek: Picard to new ratings and critical heights, has been tapped to write an update of the 1985 cult sci-fi movie Enemy Mine for 20th Century Studios. Set in a future where mankind is warring with a reptilian

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Audrina Miranda Joins New ‘Jurassic World’ Movie

Audrina Miranda is joining Scarlett Johansson in Universal’s new Jurassic World feature. She joins an ensemble cast that already includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Rupert Friend, Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise and David Iacono. Miranda began her

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Russell Crowe Turned Down Aragorn in ‘Lord of the Rings’ After Iffy Peter Jackson Meeting: ‘I Felt the Studio Was Making That Decision, Not the Film Director’

Russell Crowe has no regrets when it comes to “The Lord of the Rings.” The Oscar-winning actor met director Peter Jackson to play the role of Aragorn in his film trilogy, but their conversation apparently turned off Crowe from wanting to move forward with the movies. Jackson’s

Writers Behind ‘Expats,’ ‘Masters of the Air,’ ‘The Sympathizer’ and More Break Down Inspirations and Working with Authors to Develop Limited Series

While in development for the Amazon Prime drama “Expats,” creator, writer and director Lulu Wang knew she had to pay tribute to the lives lost during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Having been in China at that time as a child, she remembers how scared she was when her

Nick Mavar, Star of ‘Deadliest Catch,’ Dies at 59

Nick Mavar, deckhand on Discovery Channel’s extreme fishing reality series “Deadliest Catch,” died June 13 of natural causes, the Bristol Bay Borough Police Department in Alaska told Variety. He was 59. Police found Mavar dead Thursday in a boat yard in Naknek, Ala.. His family

How the Drag Shows in HBO’s ‘We’re Here’ Bring Participants to Life With Season 4 Format Switch

A drag show takes a village, especially those featured in HBO’s docuseries “We’re Here.” Hair, makeup, song selection, choreography, lighting, props, Red Bull — there’s no shortage of things needed to help give life to the art form. But it all starts with a connection between

Judge Orders Alex Jones’ Personal Assets Liquidated to Pay Sandy Hook Families but Dismisses Infowars Bankruptcy Case

UPDATED, 3:30 p.m. PT: Alex Jones’ personal assets must be liquidated to pay the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims over the conspiracy theorist’s false claims that the massacre was a hoax, a federal judge ruled Friday. Jones, founder and host of

Writers From ‘Young Sheldon,’ ‘Hacks’ and More Reveal Why Comedies Also Make the Best Dramas at Variety’s A Night in the Writers’ Room Panel

“Palm Royale” showrunner Abe Sylvia relied on his “guru” Joni Mitchell (via her song “People’s Parties”) when figuring out the tone for his Apple TV+ comedy: “Laughing and crying are the same release.” “Our show took itself really seriously even as it went absurd,” Sylvia said.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Star Luke Newton on Penelope’s Big Confession, Those Sex Scenes and What Fans Shout at Him in the Street

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from Season 3 of “Bridgerton,” now streaming on Netflix. Before “Bridgerton” Season 3 lead Luke Newton booked his role on the Regency era-drama, he was juggling auditions, any acting work he could find and working at a bar trying

Madrid’s ECAM Forum Off to Flying Start as ‘Gods of Stone’ Pic, ‘Estrella del Green,’ ‘She and Me But Mostly Her’ Series Nab Awards

Under the auspices of Comunidad de Madrid and the prestigious ECAM film school, the four day ECAM Forum co-production market got off to a flying start with its inaugural session, closing June 13 with an awards ceremony at Madrid’s historical Matadero cultural space. One of

Howdy Partner: How Rideback Rise Aims to Nurture Creators of Color

How do you change a culture? Influence the storytellers. That’s the vision that drives the work of Rideback Rise, the nonprofit organization founded by producer Dan Lin to provide support to creators of color. On the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Diana

‘Circle’: Netflix’s 2015 Cult Horror Film Entering Production on an Indie Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)

In 2015, Netflix acquired the indie horror film “Circle,” which saw 50 strangers trapped in a room and forced to decide who would be the one survivor through a series of votes and debates about the worth of each human life. Nearly a decade later, with the “12 Angry

French Film and TV Business Braces for Fallout as Possibility of Far-Right Wins Loom in Upcoming Elections

The historic gains of the French far-right party Rassemblement National (National Rally, or RN) during the European elections on June 9 and French President Emmanuel Macron’s shock decision to dissolve the National Assembly have not only propelled the country’s film and TV

Nicole Kidman Wanted to “Have Fun” in ‘A Family Affair’ After ‘Expats’ “Took So Much Out of My Soul”

After a recent string of dramatic projects that included The Undoing, Nine Perfect Strangers, Lioness and Expats, Nicole Kidman just wants to have some fun. The actress stars alongside Zac Efron and Joey King in Netflix rom-com A Family Affair, playing King’s mother who begins

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MoviePass Co-Founder Hamet Watt Launches Share Ventures (EXCLUSIVE)

A lot of people have reached out to Hamet Watt after watching HBO’s “MoviePass, MovieCrash.” Some have congratulated him on having his journey told through the film, while others have offered condolences after learning how things really went down at the company. The MoviePass

The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy Is Fine With the Long Wait for The Group’s New Album, But Isn’t So Sure His Dream Is Still to Write With Morrissey

Whenever the Decemberists have released an album, Colin Meloy has wondered if it would be their last. Perhaps fans may have felt similarly after the release of their 2018 LP “I’ll Be Your Girl,” as the Portland, Oregon-spawned indie icons found themselves in the midst of its

‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Sets Final Season Premiere Date and Unveils Trailer (TV News Roundup)

Netflix has dropped a trailer for the final season of “Vikings: Valhalla,” which is set to release on July 11. The series is created by Jeb Stuart and is a sequel to Michael Hirst’s “Vikings” from MGM Television. The official logline reads, “Set in the early 11th century,

‘Sopranos’ Cast Reunites at Tribeca Festival for ‘Wise Guy’ Doc as Michael Imperioli Says ‘The Show Was Way Better Than I Remembered’

The cast and creatives behind “The Sopranos” reunited at Tribeca Festival Thursday night in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary. They gathered for the premiere of Alex Gibney’s HBO documentary, “Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos,” which played to a packed audience

‘Palm Royale’ Costume Designer Alix Friedberg on Crafting Kristen Wiig’s ‘Slightly Off’ 1960s Wardrobe

When you first see “Palm Royale’s” prospective patrician Maxine Douglas Dellacourte, played by Kristen Wiig, she is drowning off the coast of Palm Beach, Fla. Despite her precarious position, Maxine is fabulously dressed in a pink cocktail gown embellished with tulle-beaded

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge Turn Pain Into Pleasure on NxWorries’ ‘Why Lawd?’: Album Review

Deep in the second act of NxWorries’ sophomore album, “Why Lawd?,” Anderson .Paak has an epiphany: Maybe monogamy isn’t so bad after all. “I know I said that I cannot choose one / But I’m starting to think you could be all I need,” he enunciates over rapid drum programming.

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Were Circling ‘Practical Magic 2’ for a While, Says Kidman: ‘I Will Be in It. Sandy Will Be in It … There’s a Lot More to Tell’

Nicole Kidman is ready for more “Practical Magic.” On the red carpet for her new Netflix movie “A Family Affair,” the Oscar winner confirmed to Variety’s Marc Malkin that she is planning to star in the sequel to the 1998 favorite opposite her returning co-star Sandra Bullock.

SZA, Steely Dan, R.E.M., Trey Anastasio, Carrie Underwood and Many More Light up 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Songwriters Hall of Fame, which staged its annual awards ceremony on Thursday night, is an institution and an event unlike any other in the music industry, even though many of its elements are hardly unique and many things about it have barely changed over decades, and

Why ‘The Bear’ and ‘Shogun’ Should Be Top Contenders for Writing Emmys

For all the attention paid to acting races, the writing categories are equally competitive — if not more so. Among the contenders, there are two shows, one in drama and the other in the comedy category, with especially strong episodes worthy of consideration. The second season

Kate Middleton Announces First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis at Trooping the Colour Event: ‘I Am Making Good Progress’

Kate Middleton is set to make her first public appearance in nearly six months at the annual Trooping the Colour event in London on Saturday, which celebrates the official birthday of the British sovereign. Posting a new statement online the Princess of Wales revealed that she

‘Love Is Blind’ Team Details Rigorous Casting Process: Outreach, Social Media Cross-Checks and Why ‘Influencers and Actors Are Off the Table’

Dramatic. Conniving. Fame-seeking. If you turn on many reality TV shows today, these are some of the descriptors that may come to mind when thinking about the cast members. The team behind Netflix’s “Love Is Blind” makes sure that the people they choose to go through the

‘Walking Dead’ Dog Dies as Norman Reedus Pays Tribute to His Canine Co-Star: ‘Best TV Buddy Ever’

Seven, the Belgian Shepherd who played Dog on “The Walking Dead,” has died, AMC announced Thursday on social media. “Rest in peace, Seven. #TWD’s best boy,” the network posted on its Instagram. The dog appeared on the last three seasons of “The Walking Dead” as the companion of

Miles Teller to Star in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Remake at Paramount

Paramount is updating “An Officer and a Gentleman” with Miles Teller set to star. Teller will take on the lead role in the modern take on the 1982 classic starring Richard Gere, which was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning the best original song prize for “Up Where We

Miles Teller to Star in ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ Remake for Paramount

Miles Teller is heading back to the armed forces. The actor, who flew alongside Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick, has enlisted to star in Paramount’s update of its 1982 romantic drama, An Officer and a Gentleman. Temple Hill is producing. Dana Fox, who made a name for herself

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‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ Director Ron Howard Imagines the Muppets’ Future Had Their Creator Lived Longer

Perhaps the toughest takeaway from Ron Howard’s documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man” is the fact that his sudden death in 1990, at just age 53, robbed us all that “The Muppets” creator might have created in the computer age. Henson was already experimenting with technology before

Tony Mordente, Original ‘West Side Story’ Actor on Stage and Screen, Dies at 88

Tony Mordente, the actor, dancer and choreographer who starred in the original Broadway and big-screen versions of West Side Story before carving out a long career as a TV director, has died. He was 88. Mordente, who lived in Henderson, Nevada, died Tuesday, his family

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Normani Prioritizes Vibe on Long-Awaited Debut ‘Dopamine’: Album Review

It’s been a very long, very arduous road for Normani to release her debut album “Dopamine.” On social media, the Nation — her anointed fandom name — pleaded for the record for so many years that when the former Fifth Harmony member finally announced it in February, she did so

John Early and Olga Merediz Join A24 Rom-Com ‘Eternity’ Starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen (EXCLUSIVE)

John Early and Olga Merediz have joined the cast of A24’s “Eternity.” The romantic comedy, in which people must decide who they want to spend eternity with, also stars Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”), Callum Turner (“Masters of the Air”) and

‘Ted Lasso’s’ Cristo Fernandez, Juanpa Zurita, Ana de la Reguera, Vico Escorcia Team Up for Videocine’s ‘Una Pequeña Confusión,’ Set for a December Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

“Una Pequeña Confusión,” an ensemble comedy starring “Ted Lasso” star Cristo Fernandez, Emmy-nominated actor-producer Juanpa Zurita, Ana de la Reguera (“Nacho Libre”) and Vico Escorcia (AppleTV+’s “Acapulco”) is set for a December theatrical release by Mexican powerhouse film

Anthony Bourdain’s Bloody Chef Graphic Novels ‘Get Jiro’ Receive Series Treatment at Adult Swim

The series will follow a sushi chef named Jiro living in a Purge- like version of Los Angeles where murder is the key to securing a table at acclaimed restaurants

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How to Watch the 2024 UEFA Euro Championship Live Online

With a thrilling UEFA Euro Championship soccer tournament in full swing, we’re seeing the field of teams narrow, as Spain, Germany, Switzerland and England move into the quarterfinal of play. However, the round of 16 is still going strong with France, Belgium, Portugal,

Hear the Creation of David Bowie’s Iconic ‘Ziggy Stardust,’ Step by Step, in New 5-CD ‘Rock and Roll Star’ Boxed Set: Album Review

It’s probably safe to assume that anyone who clicked on this article already knows the context of David Bowie’s culture-shifting 1972 album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,” which is indisputably one of the greatest and most influential albums of

‘Regular Show’ Creator J.G. Quintel’s ‘Mutant Academy,’ Anthony Bourdain Comic Adaptation Get Full Season Orders from Adult Swim

ANNECY, France — During today’s Warner Bros. Discovery Adult Animation Showcase at the Annecy Animation Festival, the company unveiled two new series, “Get Jiro!,” based on the late Anthony Bourdain’s graphic novels of the same name, and “Super Mutant Magic Academy” from

Box Office: ‘Inside Out 2’ Launches to $13 Million in Previews, the Most of Any 2024 Movie

Move out of the way, Sadness: “Inside Out 2” just scored the biggest box office previews of 2024. Disney and Pixar’s latest animated outing grossed $13 million in Thursday previews domestically, plus $22.3 million internationally. The family-friendly sequel is projected to

Box Office: ‘Inside Out 2’ on Fire at Friday Box Office, Now Heading for Joyful $130M-$140M U.S. Debut

Inside Out 2 is on fire at the Friday box office after starting off with a joyful $13 million in Thursday evening previews, well ahead of expectations and putting the movie on course to become the first title of 2024 to clear $100 million in its debut. In fact, traffic is so

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Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth Says ‘The Band Wasn’t Started by David Alone’ in Tense Moment at Brooklyn Reunion

The core four members of Talking Heads — vocalist and guitarist David Byrne, drummer Chris Frantz, bassist Tina Weymouth and keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison — split rather acrimoniously in 1991 and have rarely shared stages in the years since. But in celebration of

Jazz Great Wayne Shorter Gets His Due in ‘Zero Gravity’ Doc

Dorsay Alavi spent nearly 20 years following jazz great Wayne Shorter around with a camera before she was ready to unveil her three-hour Amazon Prime documentary, “Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity.” The 12-time Grammy winner was one of jazz’s most acclaimed composers and saxophone

Hallmark Stars and ‘Vampire Diaries’ Actors to Headline Halloween & Harvest Festival: Tyler Hynes, Joseph Morgan and More

Romantic drama fans, unite. RomaDrama and Filmed in the South are teaming up for Halloween & Harvest Festival, bringing together fan-favorite actors from “The Originals,” “The Vampire Diaries” and beloved romantic movies seen on Hallmark Channel. Set to take place in Olde Town

Hannah Einbinder and Chloe Fineman on ‘Creepy’ Open Mics, Meeting Francis Ford Coppola and Making Women ‘Feel Seen’ With Comedy

Hannah Einbinder and Chloe Fineman have come a long way since they became friends eight years ago during an open mic night at a wine bar in Glendale. Einbinder, the daughter of original “Saturday Night Live” cast member Laraine Newman, now trades wits with Jean Smart on Max’s

Spotify, Songwriters Want You to Succeed. Why Do You Keep Hurting Them? (Guest Column)

Laurent Hubert is CEO of Kobalt Music, one of the world’s largest music publishers. Variety welcomes responsible comment — contact music@variety.com. As the CEO of Kobalt, the largest organization focused solely on songwriters, I felt that I had to speak out and share the