June 22, 2022

Kate Mara to Star in Supernatural Thriller Podcast 'Necropolis'


Kate Mara will topline "Necropolis," a scripted supernatural thriller podcast series from sci-fi and fantasy podcast studio Echoverse.

Mara ("A Teacher," "The Martian," "House of Cards") also will executive produce the audio drama, alongside Project X Entertainment's James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, Paul Neinstein and Nicole Tossou. "Necropolis" is adapted by Brian Miller ("Apollo 18") from his short story of the same name.

"Necropolis" follows Sarah Bishop (Mara) who, after a dishonorable discharge from the Army, moves with her two kids to a small California town to work as the deputy sheriff. Her hope for a peaceful new start is thwarted by a series of increasingly ominous supernatural phenomena that seem somehow connected to her personally — and begin to threaten the entire town.

Mara is no stranger to the audio milieu: She co-starred with Adam Scott in 2021 psychological thriller "Ghostwriter," a feature-length podcast from Audacy's Cadence13.

 "With the depth of Brian Miller's writing, Project X's premiere producing expertise, and Kate Mara's ability to inhabit complex and nuanced characters, we feel like we've found the perfect team to bring this chilling story to life," Echoverse president Mark Stern said.

"We're always looking for projects that are pushing boundaries and creating conversations," said Nicole Tossou, EVP of television at Project X. "It's been such a great collaborative experience with all of the partners involved and we couldn't think of a better home than Echoverse to tell this story."

Echoverse launched in May 2020 with Lloyd Braun's Whalerock Industries media and entertainment company. Echoverse has more than two dozen scripted and unscripted projects in various stages of development and production including "The Lesser Dead" starring Minnie Driver, Mike Mignola's "Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal," and "The Doctor Is In" starring Alison Pill with Paul Feig's Powderkeg Media. The company is led by Stern, former president of original content at Syfy and Universal Cable Productions.

Founded in 2019, Project X Entertainment recently completed production on three feature films: "Scream" (Paramount Pictures), "Ambulance" (Universal) and "Bed Rest" (STX Entertainment). The company is currently in production for the sequel to 2022's "Scream" and on Netflix series "The Night Agent" with Shawn Ryan and director Seth Gordon. Project X also is developing "Bloom County" as an adult animation show for Fox based on the work comic artist=writer Berkeley Breathed.

January 19, 2024

Eiza González To Star Opposite John Krasinski And Natalie Portman In 'Fountain Of Youth' For Apple And Skydance

 Eiza González  is set to star opposite John Krasinski and Natalie Portman in Apple's Fountain of Youth, a feature film based on an original idea that will be directed by Guy Ritchie and hails from Skydance Media. Also starring John Krasinski, Domhnall Gleeson and Natalie Portman, the film will be produced for Apple by Skydance, Vinson Films and Project X Entertainment.

Written by James Vanderbilt, the pic follows estranged siblings (Krasinski and Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure that will change their lives — and possibly lead to immortality.

January 11, 2024

John Krasinski & Natalie Portman To Star In Guy Ritchie's 'Fountain Of Youth' For Apple And Skydance

Following the success of The Family Plan last month, Apple Original Films and Skydance are reteaming on another tentpole as Deadline is hearing John Krasinski and Natalie Portman are set to star in Fountain of Youth with Guy Ritchie directing. Skydance Media will serve as the studio, and the film will be produced for Apple by Skydance, Vinson Films and Project X Entertainment.

December 7, 2023

Russell Crowe, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon to Star in Nazi Drama 'Nuremberg'

Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, as well as Oscar nominee Michael Shannon, are set to star in historical drama "Nuremberg," Bluestone Entertainment and Walden Media announced.

June 14, 2023

Giancarlo Esposito Joins Radio Silence's Secret Monster Movie At Universal

Giancarlo Esposito has joined the cast of in Radio Silence's untitled monster thriller at Universal. He joins Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, Dan Stevens, Kevin Durand, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud and Will Catlett.

May 12, 2023

Radio Silence Universal Monster Thriller Adds Angus Cloud, Kathryn Newton & Will Catlett; Sets Spring 2024 Release

Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud, and Will Catlett have been set for Universal Pictures' untitled monster thriller from Radio Silence. The pic has been set for an April 19, 2024 release.