In today’s film news roundup, Bill Pullman, Eddie Izzard, Diplo and Nina Dobrov get cast and Treehouse Pictures is developing John Grisham’s “The Confession” as a movie; Uzo Adaba’s “Miss Virginia” gets sold.CastingsBill Pullman, Eddie Izzard and Diplo have joined the cast of the Focus Features comedy “Covers” opposite Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross and Ice Cube.“Covers” is set within the talent, fame and fast-paced world of Hollywood’s music scene.
“Late Night” director Nisha Ganatra is helming from a screenplay by Flora Greeson.
Production is currently underway in Los Angeles.Pullman’s credits include “Battle of the Sexes” and USA Networks’ “The Sinner.” Izzard most recently starred in “Victoria & Abdul.” Diplo has worked with artists including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber and Madonna.
His most recent acting credit was in Detective Pikachu.****Nina Dobrev is executive producing and starring in the female-driven comedy “Sick Girl,
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