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Cynthia Erivo to Star in ‘Talent Show’ for Universal

Cynthia Erivo will star in Universal Pictures’ musical drama “Talent Show,” in keeping with a person with information of the venture.

Gandja Monteiro will direct the movie, which is predicated on an thought by Duane Adler, who originated the “Step Up” franchise. Emmy-winning author Lena Waithe wrote the newest model of the script, with earlier variations by Adler and Aimee Lagos.

“Talent Show” facilities on a failed songwriter who returns residence to Chicago to steer a gaggle of at-risk youth of their annual expertise present.

George Tillman Jr. and Robert Teitel will produce for State Street Pictures. Waithe will government produce alongside State Street’s Jay Marcus.

Senior Executive Vice President of Production Erik Baiers and Senior Vice President of Production Sara Scott will oversee the venture on behalf of Universal. Marcus, who runs growth at State Street Pictures, will oversee on behalf of the corporate, whereas Rishi Rajani will oversee on behalf of Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions.

Erivo — a Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner, in addition to an Academy Award nominee — most just lately appeared in HBO’s “The Outsider” and NatGeo’s forthcoming “Genius: Aretha.”

Cynthia Erivo is represented by UTA, Authentic Talent and Literary Management, ID PR and Peikoff Mahan Law Office

The Hollywood Reporter first reported the information.

All the Hollywood Films Arriving on Demand Early Because of the Coronavirus

Since most U.S. film theaters have shuttered in response to the coronavirus pandemic, studios are speeding out VOD residence releases of flicks that have been solely simply in theaters.

Disney/Warner Bros./Universal
“Trolls World Tour”

The sequel to the 2017 animated hit introduced it might be accessible for digital obtain on April 10 — the identical day it was presupposed to land in theaters. Now it is a VOD unique.

Universal Pictures
“Birds of Prey”

The Margot Robbie spinoff of 2017’s “Suicide Squad” debuted on demand on March 24. The movie grossed $84 million since opening on Feb. 4.

Warner Bros.
“The Hunt”

The Universal/Blumhouse horror movie was first delayed from launch final fall as a consequence of controversy over its violent content material — after which sidelined after its March 13 opening by the coronavirus. It’s accessible to stream now.

Universal Pictures
“The Invisible Man”

The Universal horror movie starring Elisabeth Moss grossed almost $65 million since its Feb. 26 launch in theaters. It’s accessible to stream now.

Universal Pictures
“Emma.”

Focus Features’ adaptation of the Jane Austen novel opened in restricted launch Feb. 21 — and picked up $10 million in ticket gross sales till the pandemic shut down theaters. It’s accessible to stream now.

Focus Features
“Bloodshot”

The Vin Diesel comic-book film opened March 6 and grossed $10 million earlier than theaters shut down. It’s accessible on VOD now.

Sony Pictures
“I Still Believe”

Lionsgate’s biopic starring Ok.J. Apa as Christian music star Jeremy Camp hit VOD on March 27 — simply two weeks after it opened in theaters.

Lionsgate
“The Way Back”

Warner Bros. launched the Ben Affleck drama “The Way Back” — which grossed $13 million in theaters since its March 6 opening — on VOD lower than three weeks later, on March 24.

Warner Bros.