Great news!!!

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – Showtime is moving forward with its comedy from the Safdie brothers.

The premium cable network has tapped Emma Stone to star in The Curse, which has now been formally ordered to series.

Picked up to pilot in February, the comedy from the Uncut Gems duo is described as a genre-bending scripted comedy that explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring on their problematic new HGTV show. Stone will star opposite co-creators Nathan Fielder (Nathan For You, How To With John Wilson) and Benny Safdie. Stone and Fielder will play the couple; Benny Safdie will portray the producer of the HGTV show.

Fielder will direct the series and exec produce alongside Josh and Benny Safdie and their Elara Pictures. Stone will also exec produce via her Fruit Tree banner. A24 is the studio on the show. The Safdies’ deal for The Curse predates their first-look TV deal with HBO. A24’s Ravi Nandan will also exec produce. A premiere date has not yet been determined.

« The fierce intelligence and wit of the incomparable Emma Stone make her the perfect partner with the ingenious minds of the Safdie brothers and the subversive comedy of Nathan Fielder,” said Showtime exec vp scripted Amy Israel. « Together, they promise to deliver a groundbreaking satire that is both unexpected and deeply human. Showtime continues to shine as a beacon for visionary filmmakers who are looking to create their ambitious, singular shows. »

Sad news… Let’s hope to see her working again in a few months maybe! (if you know, you know…)

DEADLINE – In a major development on Babylon, Emma Stone won’t be reuniting after all with La La Land director Damien Chazelle. But the picture remains on strong footing: Margot Robbie is in early talks to have a re-team in this film with Brad Pitt, her Once Upon a Time in Hollywood co-star. Sources said Stone is exiting the film for scheduling reasons, and that Paramount Pictures and Chazelle are right now in early discussions with Robbie to take the female lead role.

Seven years after the first installment, Emma Stone is back as Eep for The Croods 2, coming out on Thanksgiving 2020. See below the first trailer:

DEADLINE – The Favourite director Yorgos Lanthimos has started shooting in Greece on a new short that will star Emma Stone and Damien Bonnard. Plot details are under wraps. The project will combine visual arts and classical music and will be screened as part of an installation, accompanied by live orchestral ensembles, on May 22, 23 and 27, 2020, at the Stavros Niarchos Hall of the Greek National Opera at SNFCC.

I’m so excited about all these projects happening! What about you?