Patty Jenkins Danny Devito Lena Dunham Steven Spielberg Ariana Debose Annette Bening Kevin Marks Stacey Sher Ian Gotler Los Angeles Los Angeles city Chinatown stars awards Oscar Patty Jenkins Danny Devito Lena Dunham Steven Spielberg Ariana Debose Annette Bening Kevin Marks Stacey Sher Ian Gotler Los Angeles Los Angeles city Chinatown

Ariana DeBose, Jennifer Jason Leigh Board Chris Pine’s Directorial Debut ‘Poolman’

Reading now: 106
variety.com

Manori Ravindran International EditorAriana DeBose and Jennifer Jason Leigh have joined Chris Pine’s directorial debut, “Poolman.”Fully financed by Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, the actors join an existing cast of Annette Bening and Danny DeVito.

Pine also stars in the movie, which is billed as a moving tribute to Los Angeles.Plot details for the pic are so far sparse, but “Poolman” is crafted as a nod to famous LA noirs like “Chinatown,” “The Long Goodbye,” “The Big Lebowski” and “La La Land.”DeBose is fresh off her awards season sweep, which included Oscar, BAFTA and SAG awards for her star-making historic portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” Her other credits include “Hamilton,” “The Prom” and HBO’s “Westworld.” DeBose is also set to host the Tony Awards in June.

Meanwhile, Leigh — an Oscar nominee for “The Hateful Eight” — most recently starred in TV series “Hunters” and Lena Dunham’s “Sharp Stick.” Other credits include “Backdraft,” “Short Cuts” and “Single White Female.”Pine co-write the script for “Poolman” with Ian Gotler.

He will also produce alongside Stacey Sher (“Respect,” “Django Unchained”) and Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman franchise). The film goes into production in Los Angeles in June.Also on board is award-winning cinematographer Matthew Jensen, whose credits include “Wonder Woman,” “Wonder Woman 1984,” “Fantastic Four” and “Filth.”DeBose is repped by CAA and AC Management, while Leigh is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment; Pine is repped by CAA, John Carrabino Management and Gendler & Kelly.

Read more on variety.com
The website starsalert.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA