Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' Adaptation Cast Announced; Ayo Edebiri to Write Live-Action 'Barney' Movie
Key Takeaways
- Prime Video's 'Carrie' adaptation casts Summer Howell, Matthew Lillard; Mike Flanagan to write and direct.
- Ayo Edebiri will write Mattel's live-action Barney movie, produced with A24 and Daniel Kaluuya.
- Mark Hamill will not return as Luke Skywalker; Lucasfilm should focus on new characters.
- Jackie Chan dislocated his shoulder filming Karate Kid: Legends, but popped it back.
- Lilo & Stitch earned over $63M in its second week, cumulating over $280M in the US.
Top Stories
Prime Video's 'Carrie' adaptation: Cast and creatives confirmed
On June 2, 2025, Prime Video's 'Carrie' TV adaptation announced its lead cast, including Summer Howell as Carrie White and Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle. Mike Flanagan is the writer, executive producer, showrunner, and director of the reimagining of Stephen King’s novel.
Ayo Edebiri to pen Mattel's live-action Barney movie
On June 2, 2025, it was announced that Ayo Edebiri will write Mattel's live-action Barney movie, produced alongside A24 and Daniel Kaluuya.
Hamill won't return as Luke Skywalker; focus on new
On June 1, 2025, Mark Hamill stated he will not return as Luke Skywalker in any forthcoming installments of the Star Wars franchise, suggesting Lucasfilm/Walt Disney Pictures should focus on new characters; this was reiterated on June 2, 2025, when asked about the Rey-focused film.
Chan dislocates shoulder filming 'Karate Kid: Legends'
On June 2, 2025, director Jonathan Entwistle reported that Jackie Chan dislocated his shoulder during a kitchen fight scene on the first day of filming for Karate Kid: Legends but popped it back into place. The movie stars Ben Wang, Ming-Na Wen, Jackie Chan, and Ralph Macchio.
'Lilo & Stitch' earns $63M+ in second week, $280M+ total
As of June 2, 2025, Lilo & Stitch earned over $63 million in its second week, cumulating over $280 million in the US as of June 1, 2025.
Celebrity Scoop
Wolf learned of Reubens' death via Instagram
On June 2, 2025, Matt Wolf, director of Pee-wee as Himself, learned about Paul Reubens' death via Instagram on the same day as the general public. Wolf was unaware of Reubens' battle with myelogenous leukemia and metastatic lung cancer.
Hunt, Deneuve to receive Lifetime Achievement at Taormina
On June 2, 2025, it was announced that Helen Hunt and Catherine Deneuve will each receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Taormina Film Festival.
Canadian Screen Awards: 'Law & Order Toronto' wins Best Drama
On June 2, 2025, the Canadian Screen Awards took place, with Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent winning Best Drama Series and Children Ruin Everything winning Best Comedy Series. Winners included Supinder Wraich, Andrew Phung, Sebastian Stan, Cate Blanchett, and Jeremy Strong.
Olivia Wilde to receive Creativity Award at Taormina
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that Olivia Wilde will receive the Taormina Film Festival’s Creativity Award at the 71st edition of the event, running from June 10-14.
Holland, Zendaya wedding plans challenged by busy schedules
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that Tom Holland and Zendaya are facing challenges in planning their wedding due to busy schedules and may not be able to fit it in 2025.
Industry Insights
Disney laying off hundreds in TV & Film, Finance
On June 2, 2025, reports indicated that Disney is laying off several hundred employees in TV & Film Entertainment and Corporate Finance.
Amazon MGM in talks for ‘Split Fiction’ with Chu, Sweeney
As of June 2, 2025, Amazon MGM is reportedly in talks to acquire ‘Split Fiction,’ a project teaming Jon M. Chu and Sydney Sweeney.
Mattel forms Mattel Studios, Brenner promoted, films slated
On June 2, 2025, Mattel formed Mattel Studios, promoting Robbie Brenner to President and Chief Content Officer, and appointed Jennifer Breslow as Head of Television. Brenner has a live-action Masters of the Universe film slated for June 5, 2026, and a live-action Matchbox film for Fall 2026.
David Lim disappointed by 'S.W.A.T.' spinoff announcement
Following the cancellation of the original S.W.A.T. series, David Lim expressed disappointment regarding the announcement of the spinoff, "Exiles," feeling the cast wasn't acknowledged. Shemar Moore will lead the new spinoff series, "Exiles," which has a 10-episode order from Sony TV.
Sony, beIN Media extend content deal for MENA, Türkiye
On June 2, 2025, Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and beIN Media extended their content deal, securing multi-year rights to Sony projects across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Türkiye following their theatrical releases. Upcoming Sony projects include I Know What You Did Last Summer, 28 Years Later, and Karate Kid: Legends.
Scott earned $90K/episode for 'Shifting Gears' S1
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that Seann William Scott earned $900,000 for Season 1 of Shifting Gears, approximately $90,000 per episode.
Box Office Buzz
'Mission Impossible' earns $27.3M+, $122M total in US
As of June 2, 2025, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning earned an additional $27.3 million, bringing its US total to $122 million as of June 1, 2025.
Casting Call
Holland, Zendaya, Damon in Nolan's The Odyssey
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that Tom Holland and Zendaya are scheduled to appear in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which is currently in production and also stars Matt Damon.
Lady Gaga's 'Wednesday' cameo confirmed in Season 2 footage
Herzi joins Magimel in Mysius's Histoires de la nuit
On June 2, 2025, it was announced at the Festival de Cannes that Hafsia Herzi will join Benoît Magimel, Monica Bellucci, and others in Léa Mysius's third feature film, an adaptation of Laurent Mauvignier's novel Histoires de la nuit. Shooting is scheduled to begin in September.
Production Updates
'Star Wars: Starfighter' with Gosling in development
On June 1, 2025, it was reported that upcoming projects in the Star Wars franchise include Star Wars: Starfighter from director Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling.
Molly Manning Walker developing TV series Major Players with A24
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that Molly Manning Walker is co-writing Major Players with Yasmin Joseph, a TV series inspired by her high school experience about two girls starting a women’s soccer team, in collaboration with A24 and Channel 4.
A24 developing Liverpool FC series with Jack Thorne
On June 2, 2025, reports indicated that A24 is developing a Liverpool FC series with Jack Thorne, co-creator of Adolescence.
Mattel developing Whac-A-Mole hybrid feature with TriStar
John Mulaney 'figuring out' Season 2 of 'Everybody’s Live'
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that John Mulaney is in the process of “figuring out” Season 2 of Netflix's ‘Everybody’s Live’.
Holland, Zendaya to film Spider-Man: Brand New Day
On June 2, 2025, reports indicated that Tom Holland and Zendaya will be filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day later this summer.
Rey's Star Wars story continuation in the works
On June 1, 2025, it was reported that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s continuation of Rey’s story is also in the works within the Star Wars franchise.
'Shifting Gears' Season 2 filming starts August 2025
On June 2, 2025, it was reported that filming for Season 2 of Shifting Gears is scheduled to begin in August 2025.
Warner Bros. denies 'Sinners' sequel rumors
On June 2, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery responded to rumors about a sequel to the movie "Sinners", shooting down assumptions that another movie is in the works, despite Ryan Coogler's previous discussions about a potential sequel.
Streaming Spotlight
"Veuve noire" is the number 1 film on Netflix
On June 2, 2025, news reports indicated that "Veuve noire" is the number 1 film on Netflix.
Release Radar
'The Accountant 2' premieres June 5 on Prime Video
On June 2, 2025, Amazon MGM Studios announced that The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal, will begin streaming globally on Prime Video on June 5, 2025.
'All American' renewed for eighth and final season
On June 2, 2025, it was announced that All American has been renewed for an eighth and final season on The CW, expected to air in 2026.
'The Mandalorian & Grogu' movie coming in 2026
On June 1, 2025, it was announced that the movie The Mandalorian & Grogu with Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White is coming up in 2026.
'The Rip' set to release January 16, 2026
The Rip, co-produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, is set to release on January 16, 2026.
Films to see with children this summer listed
On June 1, 2025, a news item listed films to see with children in the cinema during the summer of 2025, including Lilo & Stitch, Les Bad Guys 2, and Les Schtroumpfs.