United Artists

10-Year-Old Theo Leber Cast Opposite Dwayne Johnson

Chicago-area fourth grader Theo Leber has been selected for the lead role in Benny Safdie's upcoming film Lizard Music, produced by Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists. The live-action/CGI hybrid adapts Daniel Pinkwater's 1976 novel and will feature Leber alongside Dwayne Johnson, marking the young actor's feature debut after a months-long casting process. The project is directed by Safdie and aims to blend practical performance with computer-generated elements, positioning Leber for a potentially career‑defining opportunity.

Deadline

Basic Instinct Writer Joe Eszterhas Updates Reboot Status

Joe Eszterhas, the writer of the 1992 film 'Basic Instinct,' has provided an update on the reboot project he is working on for Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists. The reboot is set to feature the return of Catherine Tramell, the iconic character originally portrayed by Sharon Stone. Eszterhas, who was commissioned to pen the script last year, has been working on the project for nearly 35 years since the original film's release. The reboot is expected to continue the story of the character, maintaining the erotic thriller elements that defined the original. The project is currently in development, and further details are anticipated in the coming months.

Deadline