Emily Wickersham is returning to the NCIS universe, reprising her role as Ellie Bishop for multiple episodes of NCIS: Origins. The actress will make her debut October 27th. (TVLine)
Keanu Reeves is in talks to star opposite Don Lee in Paramount’s The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, a reimagining of the acclaimed 2019 South Korean crime thriller. James Wan will direct the film, which follows a police officer and a gangster who reluctantly team up to hunt a serial killer. Lee, who starred in the original film, will reprise his role. (Variety)
The Golden Globes have rejected Lionsgate’s request to classify Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic, as a musical or comedy for awards consideration. The decision means the film will compete in the drama categories unless the studio successfully appeals. The movie, starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, was submitted for consideration in the musical or comedy category, but Golden Globes officials denied the classification. Lionsgate has the option to appeal the ruling. (Variety)