Movie News: Paul Feig May Direct Mindy Kaling Comedy; Watch Jennifer Lawrence in 'Passenge…

Mindy Kaling: Paul Feig (Ghostbusters) is in talks to direct Mindy Kaling in a new untitled comedy. Kaling wrote the original screenplay, which will take place “in the world of late-night talk shows.” Emma Thompson is already set to co-star. [Variety]

Apostle: Dan Stevens (The Guest, above) is in negotiations to star in Apostle, a new action thriller to be written and directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid). The movie revolves around a man who heads to an island in search of his sister, who’s been kidnapped by a religious cult. [Variety]

Avengelyne #1 debuted in 1995. Her first issue sold 500,000 copies and she quickly became my studios top selling comic. pic.twitter.com/9HPQyJE7Wj

— robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) November 3, 2016

Avengelyne: Comic book character Avengelyne, created by Rob Liefeld (Deadpool) and Cathy Christian in 1995, is heading to the big screen. Paramount has acquired film rights; Akiva Goldsman will produce and may direct. The character is an angel who battles the forces of evil. Back in 2013, Gina Carano was touted for the lead role. [Deadline]

Passengers TV Spot: A new TV spot for Passengers briskly establishes the premise, as Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt are awakened 90 years too early on a long-distance spaceship. The movie will open in theaters on December 21. [Movieclips]

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