“They Cloned Tyrone” After three friends learn that a sinister cabal of scientists is cloning Black people and conducting experiments on them, the trio commits to bringing down the organization responsible in “They Cloned Tyrone.” John Boyega is officially on board to star in the Netflix feature, which has been described as a “pulpy, sci-fi mystery caper,” with Juel Taylor directing. Kim Coleman is casting the film, which will go into production as soon as safety measures can be ensured for the cast and crew in light of COVID-19 concerns— likely in November. Atlanta will host the shoot.
with Susie Farris Casting handling the staffing. The series follows a housewife in 1980s Southern California who’s stuck in a rut and finds her path to acceptance and power through the world of aerobics. Byrne is currently the only actor attached to the show. While dates are flexible, the project is eyeing an October start, with shooting to continue through spring 2021. The series will film in Los Angeles.
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“Physical” Rose Byrne will channel Olivia Newton-John on her next project, the Apple TV+ original dramedy series “Physical,” also known as “Olivia.” The new show is in the very early stages of development but has already signed Byrne for the lead role,
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“BIG MOUTH” HAS FOUND ITS NEW Missy. Two months after Jenny Slate said she will no longer portray the Black character on the animated series, Netflix has announced that comedian-writer-actor Ayo Edebiri will take over the role. Edebiri joins the cast in the midst of production on Season 4, which means viewers will start to hear her voice on its penultimate episode. (A premiere date has not yet been announced.) Edebiri will also be one of the series’ writers for its fifth season, a job she landed prior to being cast as Slate’s replacement.
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“Scenes From a Marriage” Ingmar Bergman is about to have a revival, as Hagai Levi is adapting the legendary writer-director’s 1974 film “Scenes From a Marriage” into a miniseries for HBO. The updated version will follow a modern American couple throughout their lives, chronicling their relationship through years of love and turmoil. Aibel/Holbrook is casting the project, with Michelle Williams and Oscar Isaac starring as the troubled couple. The team is aiming to start production in November, with shooting taking place primarily in New York.
