Exclusive: Artists Equity has come on to Kiss of the Spider Woman, serving as the main studio and producer of the feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical based on Manuel Puig’s landmark 1976 novel. Diego Luna and Tonatiuh will star in the adaptation as Valentin Arregui and Luis Molina, respectively. They join Jennifer Lopez, who was previously announced in the titular role. Puig’s novel was, of course, previously adapted for the screen by Héctor Babenco. That 1985 version was nominated for four Oscars, with William Hurt winning Best Actor.
The show, which won seven Tony Awards, was written by Terrence McNally with a score by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. The film is scripted and directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon, with Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy and Greg Yolen producing alongside Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Artists Equity, which has secured independent financing for the film.
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The show, which won seven Tony Awards, was written by Terrence McNally with a score by composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb. The film is scripted and directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon, with Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy and Greg Yolen producing alongside Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for Artists Equity, which has secured independent financing for the film.
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- 4/9/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez will star in the movie adaptation of Kiss Of The Spider Woman, based on the 1993 musical of the same name. The film is being written and directed by Dreamgirls’ Bill Condon.
Filming is scheduled to begin in early April in New Jersey, according to the New Jersey Film Commission. It will take place at CineLease Studios Caven Point in Jersey City and 10 Basin Studios in Kearny.
Lopez seemingly confirmed the start of production via her Instagram story that featured the words ‘Day 1’ and a spiderweb emoji.
The musical follows the story of Luis Molina, a gay man sent...
Filming is scheduled to begin in early April in New Jersey, according to the New Jersey Film Commission. It will take place at CineLease Studios Caven Point in Jersey City and 10 Basin Studios in Kearny.
Lopez seemingly confirmed the start of production via her Instagram story that featured the words ‘Day 1’ and a spiderweb emoji.
The musical follows the story of Luis Molina, a gay man sent...
- 3/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
Jennifer Lopez is ready to make art out of previous heartache. Her debut single off of her ninth album, titled “Can’t Get Enough,” is set to premiere this Wednesday, Jan. 10.
“I have my new single, from my new album and my new movie,” Lopez told Variety’s senior culture and events editor Marc Malkin on the Golden Globes carpet. “Wednesday is actually a really big day, 22 years in the making.”
There to support her Globe-nominated husband Ben Affleck, J.Lo paused to tease her first studio album since 2014 and the upcoming, wedding-filled music video that will accompany the debut single.
“I think it might surprise some people. It’s definitely kind of a meta story about the journey that it takes from getting from heartbreak back to love … I am somewhat of an expert you could say in a real way. Not so much about marriage but on weddings,...
“I have my new single, from my new album and my new movie,” Lopez told Variety’s senior culture and events editor Marc Malkin on the Golden Globes carpet. “Wednesday is actually a really big day, 22 years in the making.”
There to support her Globe-nominated husband Ben Affleck, J.Lo paused to tease her first studio album since 2014 and the upcoming, wedding-filled music video that will accompany the debut single.
“I think it might surprise some people. It’s definitely kind of a meta story about the journey that it takes from getting from heartbreak back to love … I am somewhat of an expert you could say in a real way. Not so much about marriage but on weddings,...
- 1/8/2024
- by Michaela Zee and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez has joined the cast of the musical adaptation ‘Kiss of the Spiderwoman’ from ‘Dreamgirls’ director, Bill Condon.
Set in an Argentinian prison in 1981. Lopez is to play the titular role, a fantasy woman named Aurora created by Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly corrupting a minor. To escape the horrors of his imprisonment, Molina imagines movies starring Aurora as a classic silver screen diva, including the role of the spider woman, who kills her prey with a kiss. Molina’s life is upended when a Marxist, Valentin Arregui Paz, is brought into his cell, and the two form an unlikely bond.
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig and the book of the musical by Terrence McNally, Condon has written to script for the big screen as well as directing. John Kander and Fred Ebb will provide the music.
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Set in an Argentinian prison in 1981. Lopez is to play the titular role, a fantasy woman named Aurora created by Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly corrupting a minor. To escape the horrors of his imprisonment, Molina imagines movies starring Aurora as a classic silver screen diva, including the role of the spider woman, who kills her prey with a kiss. Molina’s life is upended when a Marxist, Valentin Arregui Paz, is brought into his cell, and the two form an unlikely bond.
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig and the book of the musical by Terrence McNally, Condon has written to script for the big screen as well as directing. John Kander and Fred Ebb will provide the music.
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- 12/7/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Jennifer Lopez has a new movie role in the works. The actress and singer is set to star in a film adaptation of 1993 Broadway musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, which is being directed by Dreamgirls‘ Bill Condon, Variety reports.
The music side of the film is led by John Kander and Fred Ebb, while the musical’s book is written by Terrence McNally.
Lopez will play the lead role of Aurora, a character created by an incarcerated gay hairdresser named Luis Molina, who’s serving an eight-year sentence for corrupting a minor.
The music side of the film is led by John Kander and Fred Ebb, while the musical’s book is written by Terrence McNally.
Lopez will play the lead role of Aurora, a character created by an incarcerated gay hairdresser named Luis Molina, who’s serving an eight-year sentence for corrupting a minor.
- 12/7/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
There’s an independently financed feature take of the 1992 John Kander and Fred Ebb West End and Broadway musical of Kiss of the Spider Woman that’s being readied to shoot in the spring with Jennifer Lopez set to play the role of Aurora, which Chita Rivera originated on the Great White Way.
Lopez is ripe to put on the high heels for the role: The Billboard hitmaker, Primetime Emmy nominee, 2x Golden nominee sings, and dances too.
Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast filmmaker Bill Condon is writing and directing, and Barry Josephson (Enchanted) is producing with Tom Kirdahy, Greg Yolen and Matt Geller. Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith Thomas and Benny Medina executive producing for Nuyorican Productions. Sergio Trujillo is the choreographer.
The musical is based on the Oscar winning 1985 Hector Babenco directed movie that starred Sonja Braga as the Spider-Woman, as well as the late Raul Julia and William Hurt.
Lopez is ripe to put on the high heels for the role: The Billboard hitmaker, Primetime Emmy nominee, 2x Golden nominee sings, and dances too.
Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast filmmaker Bill Condon is writing and directing, and Barry Josephson (Enchanted) is producing with Tom Kirdahy, Greg Yolen and Matt Geller. Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith Thomas and Benny Medina executive producing for Nuyorican Productions. Sergio Trujillo is the choreographer.
The musical is based on the Oscar winning 1985 Hector Babenco directed movie that starred Sonja Braga as the Spider-Woman, as well as the late Raul Julia and William Hurt.
- 12/7/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Jennifer Lopez is attached to star in a feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” written and directed by “Dreamgirls” filmmaker Bill Condon, Variety has confirmed with a source close to the production. The music is by legends John Kander and Fred Ebb, based on the novel by Manuel Puig and the book of the musical by Terrence McNally.
The musical is set in an Argentinian prison in 1981. Lopez would play the titular role, a fantasy woman named Aurora created by Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly corrupting a minor. To escape the horrors of his imprisonment, Molina imagines movies starring Aurora as a classic silver screen diva, including a role of the spider woman, who kills her prey with a kiss. Molina’s life is upended when a Marxist, Valentin Arregui Paz, is brought into his cell, and the two form an unlikely bond.
The musical is set in an Argentinian prison in 1981. Lopez would play the titular role, a fantasy woman named Aurora created by Luis Molina, a gay hairdresser serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly corrupting a minor. To escape the horrors of his imprisonment, Molina imagines movies starring Aurora as a classic silver screen diva, including a role of the spider woman, who kills her prey with a kiss. Molina’s life is upended when a Marxist, Valentin Arregui Paz, is brought into his cell, and the two form an unlikely bond.
- 12/7/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Netflix has nabbed a high-profile drama about music and screen icon Frank Sinatra. The streamer has closed a series development deal for the project, which hails from Oscar winner Bill Condon, Lionsgate Television, Universal Music Group’s Polygram Entertainment and Frank Sinatra Enterprises. The series, which will feature Frank Sinatra’s music and performances, is executive produced by his daughter, Tina Sinatra.
Condon is set to write and direct the pilot and serve as showrunner on the project, described as the definitive bio-series on the iconic singer, actor, producer and quintessential celebrity of 20th Century America. Condon is executive producing alongside his producing partner Greg Yolen. Tina Sinatra and Bob Finkelstein are executive producing via Frank Sinatra Enterprises; Michele Anthony, Bruce Resnikoff and David Blackman via Polygram, Umg’s film and television production and development division; with Jack Morrissey also an EP.
Condon is set to write and direct the pilot and serve as showrunner on the project, described as the definitive bio-series on the iconic singer, actor, producer and quintessential celebrity of 20th Century America. Condon is executive producing alongside his producing partner Greg Yolen. Tina Sinatra and Bob Finkelstein are executive producing via Frank Sinatra Enterprises; Michele Anthony, Bruce Resnikoff and David Blackman via Polygram, Umg’s film and television production and development division; with Jack Morrissey also an EP.
- 12/16/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: One of the top entertainers of the 20th century, Grammy-winning singer and Oscar-winning actor Frank Sinatra, is the subject of a high-profile drama series, written, directed and executive produced by Oscar winner Bill Condon, I have learned. The series, which will have access to Sinatra’s music catalogue, is executive produced by Sinatra’s daughter, Tina Sinatra, and comes from Lionsgate Television and Universal Music Group. It has been taken to the premium marketplace, garnering strong interest and multiple bids.
I hear that Condon is set to write and direct the pilot and serve as showrunner on the series, which he is executive producing alongside his producing partner Greg Yolen. Also executive producing are Tina Sinatra and Bob Finkelstein via Frank Sinatra Enterprises; Michele Anthony, Bruce Resnikoff and David Blackman via Polygram; and Jack Morrissey.
The project, described as the definitive bio-series on the iconic singer, actor, producer and...
I hear that Condon is set to write and direct the pilot and serve as showrunner on the series, which he is executive producing alongside his producing partner Greg Yolen. Also executive producing are Tina Sinatra and Bob Finkelstein via Frank Sinatra Enterprises; Michele Anthony, Bruce Resnikoff and David Blackman via Polygram; and Jack Morrissey.
The project, described as the definitive bio-series on the iconic singer, actor, producer and...
- 12/10/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney still isn't done pumping out remakes of your favorite classics. According to Deadline, Disney is currently working with director Bill Condon on a movie musical version of A Christmas Carol, titled Marley, and there's already a script in production.
The new film will be (yet another) reimagining of the holiday classic, which tells the story of how a Christmas-hating man named Ebenezer Scrooge is spiritually transformed by a visit from the ghost of a former colleague named Jacob Marley and three Christmas spirits. It's been adapted a handful of times already, though one of the most well-known renditions is 2009's CGI version starring Jim Carrey, who played Scrooge and all three spirits. In the new version, the story will be told from Marley's point of view, hence its title.
Condon previously worked with Disney on the live-action Beauty and the Beast remake back in 2017, and he'll be joined by...
The new film will be (yet another) reimagining of the holiday classic, which tells the story of how a Christmas-hating man named Ebenezer Scrooge is spiritually transformed by a visit from the ghost of a former colleague named Jacob Marley and three Christmas spirits. It's been adapted a handful of times already, though one of the most well-known renditions is 2009's CGI version starring Jim Carrey, who played Scrooge and all three spirits. In the new version, the story will be told from Marley's point of view, hence its title.
Condon previously worked with Disney on the live-action Beauty and the Beast remake back in 2017, and he'll be joined by...
- 11/2/2019
- by Danielle Jackson
- Popsugar.com
Bill Condon is back in business with Disney, developing a musical based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Oscar-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz has written the music for the film, told from the point of view of Jacob Marley. In Dickens’ story, Marley is Ebenezer Scrooge’s deceased business partner. He warns Scrooge that he will be visited by the Ghosts of Christmases past, present and future, who will give him a chance to change his miserly ways. Dan Jinks and Greg Yolen are producing the movie, called “Marley.”
Dickens’ novella has remained popular since its first publication in 1843. It’s been adapted numerous times for the big screen, including Disney’s 2009 motion-capture version directed by Robert Zemeckis starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge. Apple won rights earlier this month for a live-action musical take on “A Christmas Carol,” toplined by Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, with writer-directors Sean Anders and John Morris attached.
Oscar-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz has written the music for the film, told from the point of view of Jacob Marley. In Dickens’ story, Marley is Ebenezer Scrooge’s deceased business partner. He warns Scrooge that he will be visited by the Ghosts of Christmases past, present and future, who will give him a chance to change his miserly ways. Dan Jinks and Greg Yolen are producing the movie, called “Marley.”
Dickens’ novella has remained popular since its first publication in 1843. It’s been adapted numerous times for the big screen, including Disney’s 2009 motion-capture version directed by Robert Zemeckis starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge. Apple won rights earlier this month for a live-action musical take on “A Christmas Carol,” toplined by Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell, with writer-directors Sean Anders and John Morris attached.
- 10/28/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen's The Good Liar will release in India on November 29.
The film will be brought to India by Warner Bros. Pictures, read a statement.
Directed by Bill Condon, the film is based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Nicholas Searle. It tells the story of con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen), who meets wealthy widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) on a dating website. The film shows the tension and drama that arise when things turn more intense than just a simple con job.
Condon helmed it from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher.
The Good Liar also stars Russell Tovey and Jim Carter. Greg Yolen also served as producer alongside Condon. The Good Liar was filmed in London and Berlin.
The film will be brought to India by Warner Bros. Pictures, read a statement.
Directed by Bill Condon, the film is based on the acclaimed novel of the same name by Nicholas Searle. It tells the story of con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen), who meets wealthy widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) on a dating website. The film shows the tension and drama that arise when things turn more intense than just a simple con job.
Condon helmed it from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher.
The Good Liar also stars Russell Tovey and Jim Carter. Greg Yolen also served as producer alongside Condon. The Good Liar was filmed in London and Berlin.
- 6/27/2019
- GlamSham
© 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Photo Credit: Chiabella James
The New Line Cinema drama The Good Liar pairs Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”) and two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen on the big screen for the first time.
Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Gods and Monsters” directed and produced from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Mr. Holmes”), based on the widely acclaimed book The Good Liar, by Nicholas Searle.
© 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Photo Credit: Chiabella James
Career con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen) can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
The Good Liar also stars Russell Tovey (TV’s “Quantico”) and Jim Carter (TV’s “Downton Abbey”). Greg Yolen also served as producer,...
Photo Credit: Chiabella James
The New Line Cinema drama The Good Liar pairs Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”) and two-time Oscar nominee Ian McKellen on the big screen for the first time.
Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Gods and Monsters” directed and produced from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Mr. Holmes”), based on the widely acclaimed book The Good Liar, by Nicholas Searle.
© 2019 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Photo Credit: Chiabella James
Career con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen) can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
The Good Liar also stars Russell Tovey (TV’s “Quantico”) and Jim Carter (TV’s “Downton Abbey”). Greg Yolen also served as producer,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Bill Condon directs drama which will also shoot in Berlin.
Principal photography has begun on New Line Cinema drama The Good Liar, starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen.
Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Gods And Monsters, is directing from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (Mr. Holmes) based on the book by Nicholas Searle.
The film follows a career con artist (McKellen) who meets a wealthy widow online (Mirren). Also in the cast are Russell Tovey and Jim Carter.
Director Condon is also producing alongside Greg Yolen. Executive producers are Jack Morrissey, Nick O’Hagan, Aaron L. Gilbert, and Jason Cloth.
Principal photography has begun on New Line Cinema drama The Good Liar, starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen.
Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Gods And Monsters, is directing from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (Mr. Holmes) based on the book by Nicholas Searle.
The film follows a career con artist (McKellen) who meets a wealthy widow online (Mirren). Also in the cast are Russell Tovey and Jim Carter.
Director Condon is also producing alongside Greg Yolen. Executive producers are Jack Morrissey, Nick O’Hagan, Aaron L. Gilbert, and Jason Cloth.
- 4/23/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
New Line Cinema has confirmed that Russell Tovey and Jim Carter have joined the cast of Bill Condon’s “The Good Liar.” The drama, which is scheduled to start shooting later this month, stars Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren.
Based on the debut novel by British author Nicholas Searle, “The Good Liar” tells the story of a con artist (McKellen) who can hardly believe his luck when he meets a rich widow (Mirren) online. As she opens her home and life to him he is surprised to find himself caring about her.
Condon will direct from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher, who previously worked with the director on his 2015 film “Mr. Holmes,” also starring McKellen. Condon will also produce with Greg Yolen.
Tovey, whose breakthrough came in the celebrated original West End stage production of “The History Boys” alongside Dominic Cooper and James Corden, has recently starred in ABC’s...
Based on the debut novel by British author Nicholas Searle, “The Good Liar” tells the story of a con artist (McKellen) who can hardly believe his luck when he meets a rich widow (Mirren) online. As she opens her home and life to him he is surprised to find himself caring about her.
Condon will direct from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher, who previously worked with the director on his 2015 film “Mr. Holmes,” also starring McKellen. Condon will also produce with Greg Yolen.
Tovey, whose breakthrough came in the celebrated original West End stage production of “The History Boys” alongside Dominic Cooper and James Corden, has recently starred in ABC’s...
- 4/9/2018
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
X-Men’s Ian McKellen and Red’s Helen Mirren have been cast in Bill Condon’s adaptation of psychological thriller, The Good Liar.
The project, which is directed by Beauty and the Beast’s Condon from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (Mr Holmes), has been adapted from Nicholas Searle’s debut novel. The story focuses on the career of con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen), who can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring for her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
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McKellen and Condon have also previously worked together before on pictures such as Beauty and the Beast, Gods and Monsters and Mr Holmes.
The project, which is directed by Beauty and the Beast’s Condon from a screenplay by Jeffrey Hatcher (Mr Holmes), has been adapted from Nicholas Searle’s debut novel. The story focuses on the career of con artist Roy Courtnay (McKellen), who can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (Mirren) online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring for her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
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McKellen and Condon have also previously worked together before on pictures such as Beauty and the Beast, Gods and Monsters and Mr Holmes.
- 3/13/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Don't miss Mackenzie Foy on next weekend's new episode of R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour! Foy returns to the show for an all-new episode (Season 3, Episode 21 "Red Eye," airing Saturday, Nov. 17 at 6:00 p.m. Et on The Hub), and there's a really cool Twilight-esque story behind the script for the installment to boot. Jack Morrissey - partner to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 director Bill Condon - revealed today that the episode was written by a screenwriting couple who first fell in love on the set of Breaking Dawn. Greg Yolen, Condon's assistant on the set, and his wife Natalie Lapointe "literally fell for eachother in the Cullen's back yard while shooting Bella & Edward's wedding," Morrissey reported. The fact that the episode of The Haunting Hour which the lovebirds sold includes Breaking Dawn break-out star Mackenzie Foy and that it's airing alongside opening ...
- 11/9/2012
- by thetwilightexaminer
- Twilight Examiner
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