Sony Pictures

Tom Holland Delayed Spider-Man for Nolan's The Odyssey

Tom Holland called Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman to delay Spider-Man: Brand New Day so he could film Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey first. Holland explained that Nolan's reputation for keeping productions on schedule helped convince Sony to adjust the timeline. The Odyssey finished filming early, allowing the Spider-Man team to hire Destin Daniel Cretton as director and develop the script further.

The Hollywood Reporter — Movies

Tom Holland Delayed Spider-Man Filming for Nolan's Project

Tom Holland shared with GQ that he had an 'uncomfortable conversation' with Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman to delay production of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' so he could film Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.' Initially, the request was difficult to accept, but it ultimately allowed Holland to take on the new role. The decision highlights the challenges of balancing a demanding film schedule with major franchise commitments.

Variety

Sony Pictures Classics Acquires 'Wishful Thinking'

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to 'Wishful Thinking,' a romantic comedy directed by Graham Parkes and starring Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke. The film premiered at SXSW and won the top narrative feature prize. It follows a couple attending a therapy seminar, whose relationship has supernatural consequences.

Variety

Freddie Highmore Reteams with David Shore

Freddie Highmore is reuniting with writer-producer David Shore for a new series, I'm Not Here to Hurt You. The show, produced by Sony Pictures Television and Blink49 Studios for Bell Media, follows Highmore's character as a family man who becomes a prolific yet polite criminal.

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