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For many people that are in their 30s (and older), “Twister” holds a special place in their hearts. Sure, the film is ridiculous, but it also has one of the best casts (including a scene-stealing Philip Seymour Hoffman) and some great lines (“‘The Suck Zone.’ It’s the point basically when the twister… sucks you up.

Jasmine Cephas Jones looks amazing in a plunging purple dress at the premiere of Blindspotting held at Hollywood Forever on Sunday night (June 13) in Hollywood.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThree years ago Jasmine Cephas Jones originated the character of Ashley in the feature “Blindspotting,” written by Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs. It was a breakout screen role after she already took the stage by storm as Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton.” Now, after equally memorable work in everything from “Mrs.

2018’s “Blindspotting” was the kind of movie that created its own viewing experience. That’s about all you need to remember before watching the new “Blindspotting,” the new series premiering on Starz on Saturday, June 13, which doesn’t demand that you rewatch Carlos López Estrada’s movie to remember specific events but recaptures that experience more than anything else.

Angelique Jackson Filmmaker Carlos López Estrada has signed with M88, the full-service representation firm founded by former WME partner Phillip Sun and MACRO’s Charles D.

Remember “Blindspotting,” the 2018 comedy-drama indie that launched the careers of actor/writers/producers Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal? Well, in case you’ve forgotten, the film has been turned into a series by its creators, Diggs and Casal, who have gone onto things like “Snowpiercer,” “Hamilton” (Diggs), and “The Good Lord Bird,” “Bad Education” (Casal), respectively.

Musician Benjamin Earl Turner is among the cast set for Starz’ TV adaptation of Blindspotting, the feature film from Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Blindspotting” series at Starz has cast several key roles as production kicks off in Los Angeles and Oakland, Variety has learned exclusively.Along with previously announced series lead Jasmine Cephas Jones, the eight-episode, half-hour dramedy will also star Benjamin Earl Turner, Atticus Woodward, Jaylen Barron, and Candace Nicholas-Lippman.

Although the news initially broke last October, it now looks like gears are finally turning on the “Blindspotting” series spinoff, as it was officially greenlit at Starz. The film’s producers, writers, and stars Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs are returning to write and executive produce the series (per Variety).

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal's critically acclaimed 2018 film Blindspotting.

Peter White Television EditorStarz has ordered its television spin-off of Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs’ feature Blindspotting to series.Jasmine Cephas Jones, who starred in the Lionsgate film, will reprise her role.The film, which was released in 2018, is being spun off as a half-hour dramedy with Casal serving as showrunner in addition to having a recurring role.Casal and Diggs wrote and produce the feature, as well as starring in it, and will now write and exec produce the TV series.Jess Wu

Also Read: Starz Orders Third 'Power' Spinoff, 'Book IV: Force' Starring Joseph SikoraLionsgate Television will produce the half-hour dramedy.The 2018 film centered on Collin (Diggs) who needs to make it through his last three days of probation for a chance at a new start, but his fast-talking childhood friend, Miles (Casal), is a magnet for trouble.

A new trailer has dropped for a film titled Bad Education, a movie that was doing the rounds at the late 2019 film festivals, including Toronto. The film will air on television – on HBO Stateside – and then on various other outlets globally. Ray Romano, Geraldine Viswanathan, Alex Wolff, and Rafael Casal are also amongst the cast of the feature, which is directed by Cory Finlay (Thoroughbreds). You can watch the Bad Education film trailer below.