Chernin Entertainment Acquires The Rights To Erik Larson’s Audiobook ‘No One Goes Alone’

Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorJoe Wright’s “Cyrano” is an adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac, the film’s script is penned by Erica Schmidt based on her 2018 stage musical. When Wright wanted to tell the story with Peter Dinklage in the starring role, he called on production designer Sarah Greenwood to scout for locations – Notto, in Scilly, would be the perfect location.Wright also had ideas for makeup and even the film’s choreography – minimal was key.“Cyrano’s” makeup designer Alessandro Bertolazzi says he used just one shade of red for the film’s makeup.

In what sounds like material for a Saturday Night Live sketch, Pete Davidson and Colin Jost have purchased a decommissioned Staten Island ferry boat for $280,100, NBC News has confirmed.

is tackling Princess Diana's struggles with the paparazzi as it films its upcoming season. Elizabeth Debicki, the 31-year-old Australian actress who is taking over the role of the late Princess of Wales from Emma Corrin, was seen on Thursday in London, filming a tense scene for the Netflix royal drama. In the scene, Diana is attempting to get into her car as a swarm of paparazzi follow her closely, invading her space and trying to get a shot of Prince Charles' estranged wife. Debicki is the spitting image of Diana in the photos, wearing a white turtleneck and matching white jeans with a houndstooth coat covered by a second camel coat. Diana struggled often with paparazzi, especially after splitting from Prince Charles in the early '90s, when she lost much of her security protection.

Trisha Husson has been promoted a Disney General Entertainment.

transforming into the late Princess Diana.New photos of the show’s upcoming fifth season feature Debicki, 31, in full-on Lady Di glory. The snaps were shot from the set last week in Croydon, England.Debicki sported Diana’s signature short blonde haircut, black sunglasses, slouchy blazer, classic designer pumps and striped trousers.One of the photos was from a scene where Debicki was surrounded by paparazzi and had to hide her face with a newspaper as she got into her car.Another snap showcased the “Night Manager” star talking with her cast and crew.The Australian-born starlet took over the role from award-winning actress Emma Corrin, who played a younger version of the People’s Princess in Season 4.

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment announced today the acquisition of U.S. distribution rights to Ali & Ava written & directed by BAFTA nominee Clio Barnard (Dark River, The Selfish Giant, The Arbor). The film recently won two British Independent Film Awards, and was nominated for five additional awards. Greenwich will release the film theatrically this summer.

EXCLUSIVE: Starz is expanding the series regular cast for season 3 of Power Book II: Ghost. David Walton (9JKL), Monique Curnen (The Dark Knight) and Moriah Brown (Raising Dion) are set as series regulars for the upcoming season of the Power universe spinoff.

Having received a SAG nomination for her performance as ‘Ma’ in Kenneth Branagh’s childhood memoir film Belfast, Caitríona Balfe said she had been texting with co-star Jamie Dornan, who she said was “super excited” for both her and for their nomination as an ensemble cast.

Peter Dinklage has taken on challenging roles in the past. But nothing seems to be as challenging as his new role in the acclaimed musical drama, “Cyrano.” In the film, Dinklage plays the title character, a master swordsman and a secret love interest of the girl of his dreams.

UPDATED with official announcement: Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs’ Blackstone-backed Candle Media has formally clinched its latest deal — for Faraway Road Productions, the company behind Fauda and Hit & Run. 

EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to the comedy Supercool, starring Jake Short (This Is the Year), Miles J. Harvey (The Babysitter) and Damon Wayans Jr. (Let’s Be Cops, The Other Guys), with plans to release it in theaters and on digital and VOD on February 11.

EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to No Running, a sci-fi thriller marking the feature directorial debut of Delmar Washington, for a multi-platform release this spring.

EXCLUSIVE: Aristotle Athari, the first male Persian/Middle Eastern descent cast member of Saturday Night Live, has signed with Brillstein Entertainment. He is the second overall Persian/Middle Eastern descent cast member of SNL following alum Nasim Pedrad and is getting rave reviews with his recent sketch with Rami Malek. on the show.

Jesse Collins Entertainment has promoted Jeannae Rouzan-Clay to Senior Vice President of Specials at the television and film production company.  In her new role, Rouzan-Clay will now oversee the development and production of JCE’s slate of specials.

Andy Corren is closing his Andy Corren Management after 11 years of operation. He is leaving the representation business where he has been since 1991.

It’s not a hot take to say Denzel Washington is one of the best actors in the world. The man has earned nine Oscar nominations and taken home two Academy Awards for his performances over the decades.

Carmen Salinas was an actress loved and admired by all.