Adina Porter & Clark Backo To Star Opposite LaKeith Stanfield in The Changeling
Adina Porter (Underground) and Clark Backo (Letterkenny) have been cast to star opposite LaKeith Stanfield in Apple TV+’s upcoming drama series based on Victor LaValle’s bestselling novel The Changeling. Lakeith Stanfield is starring as Apollo. Porter will play Lillian, Apollo’s mother. Backo is Emmy, Apollo’s wife. Kelly Marcel (Cruella, Venom) wrote the adaptation and serves as showrunner. Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim, Insecure) will direct.
Judy Blume Documentary in the Works at Amazon
Children’s and young adult author Judy Blume will be the subject of a documentary feature from Amazon Prime Video and Imagine Documentaries. The as-of-yet untitled film will cover 50 years of Blume’s life and many of her bestselling books, including, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Blubber, Superfudge, and more. The documentary will also examine Blume’s impact on pop culture and the controversies surrounding the author’s frank discussions about sex and puberty in her books. Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok will direct and produce the project with Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilke, and Marcella Steingart of Imagine. Bernstein told Variety, “We are excited to bring Judy’s prolific personal story, the inspirations behind her beloved iconic works and her enduring, trailblazing spirit to the Amazon audience and to a new generation of readers.”
HBO Releases First Trailer for The Time Traveler’s Wife
HBO Max has released the first trailer for their upcoming series adaptation of The Time Traveler’s Wife, based on Audrey Niffenegger’s novel of the same name. The series comes from Sherlock and Doctor Who alum Steven Moffat and stars Rose Leslie and Theo James. The six-episode series will premiere on HBO and HBO Max in May.
What Are Obscenity Laws?: This Week’s Censorship News
What are obscenity laws, anyway? That and a look at this week’s book censorship news from around the US (and Canada).