Annette Bening Starring in Liane Moriarty Series Adaptation Apples Never Fall at Peacock
Annette Bening has signed on to star in the upcoming Peacock limited series adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s novel Apples Never Fall. Author Liane Moriarity is an executive producer along with Albert Page and Jillian Share. Melanie Marnich is adapting the book for the screen and will also serve as executive producer and showrunner. David Heyman will executive produce via Heyday Television. Chris Sweeney will executive produce and direct the first episode and multiple others. The project comes from Universal International Studios, and NBCUniversal Global Distribution will distribute the series.
Ant-Man/Scott Lang Memoir to be Published in Real Life
Fictional character Scott Lang from Marvel Studio’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has written a memoir. Scott Lang (played by Paul Rudd) will be adding “published author” to his super-hero resume in the upcoming Marvel film, but the book will also be available to purchase in real life. Look Out for the Little Guy will be published by Hyperion Avenue on September 5.
Susan Lee Reveals Cover of Upcoming YA Contemporary Romance The Name Drop
Susan Lee, author of Seoulmates, has shared the cover of her upcoming YA contemporary romance The Name Drop. Lee says the book is set in New York and tells the story of “two Korean teens navigating the demands of their futures, their families, and their hearts!” The novel is available for preorder now, and it will be out from Inkyard Press on September 12.
What’s Next for DC Studios: the Good, the Bad and the Bizarre
James Gunn and Peter Safran announced the first 10 projects of the new DC Studios. Here’s the good, bad, and truly weird of the announcement.