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20-07-2025
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‘Pretty Little Liars' Alum Janel Parrish to Star in Coming-of-Age Drama ‘Bound For Glory' From Michael Naizu (Exclusive)
Janel Parrish is set to star in a new indie drama, Bound For Glory. Parrish, known for playing villain Mona Vanderwaal in Pretty Little Liars and the To All the Boys I've Loved Before films, is reuniting with actor-filmmaker Michael Naizu (Hacks, My Secret Agent Husband) for the feature, who stars alongside the actress. He also co-directs the film with his brother, John Wilcox. Parrish and Naizu previously worked together on the 2021 rom-com, Christmas Is Canceled. More from The Hollywood Reporter Cash Cobain on Justin Bieber 'Swag' Collaboration: "We Were Just in There Being Free" Clearing the Way: Robin Kaye's Legacy as a Champion for Music Supervision How Hollywood Is Feeding the Frenzy Around the Epstein Files The film, which is inspired by Naizu's background as a Chinese American navigating Hollywood, follows 'a mixed-race, working-class couple in crisis, interweaving themes of identity, codependency and generational expectation,' according to the synopsis. 'So happy to be working with Michael Naizu again, this time to tell his beautiful and compelling story,' Parrish said. 'It means so much to collaborate with AAPI storytellers and help bring narratives to life that reflect who we are and why representation matters.' Bound For Glory was adapted into a feature film from the 2020 short film of the same name, which was made during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a finalist in the Gold House AAPI Renaissance Rally. Luber Roklin Entertainment is behind the project. Derik Young serves as a producer, and Charlie Waddell and Sean Casey are executive producers. 'This is a story I've been trying to tell my whole life. It's deeply personal, rooted in my experience navigating identity and purpose in an industry that is extremely competitive and volatile. To now be making this film with my brother John, my childhood best friend Derik, and Janel Parrish — someone I've admired for years — it feels like everything is coming full circle,' Naizu said. 'To have Bound For Glory backed by a trailblazing organization like Gold House is incredibly meaningful. I honestly can't wait to get cameras up and bring this story to life.' Production is slated to begin this fall in Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Cindy Lee, Director Of Oscar-Nominated Live-Action Short ‘The Last Ranger,' Signs With Luber Roklin
EXCLUSIVE: Cindy Lee, director of the Oscar-nominated 2025 live-action short The Last Ranger, has signed with Luber Roklin Entertainment for management. The South African filmmaker's The Last Ranger is inspired by the true story of Thandi, a rhino that survived a brutal attack, and the people who fought to save her life. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Amakhala Game Reserve, the film follows Khuselwa (Avumile Qongqo), the reserve's last remaining ranger, and her young, would-be protégé Litha (Liyabona Mroqoza), as they are caught up in the rhino-poaching crisis. The film was co-written by David S. Lee, Darwin Shaw and Will Hawkes, with the latter two producing under their Six Feet Films banner. More from Deadline 'The Last Ranger' Tells True Story Of Fight To Save Rhinos In South Africa: 'We Had Something Special' – Contenders Film: The Nominees 'The Monkey's Colin O'Brien Signs With Luber Roklin Madelaine Petsch To Exec Produce, Star In Amazon MGM Rom-Com 'Maintenance Required'; Jacob Scipio Also Set Most recently, Lee directed The Morning After, a series selected to screen at the 2025 Berlinale, which earned her a nomination for Best Direction at the Venice TV Awards. Previously, she directed the South African television series Desert Rose, which brought her a SAFTA nomination for Best Director. She has also previously helmed episodes of Showmax's acclaimed original drama The Girl from St. Agnes and the drama series Sober Companion, for which she was nominated for her first SAFTA nomination for Best Director. At present, Lee is attached to direct Blondie, a drama series about a single mother and stripper who must learn to juggle her job, kids, and the dangerous criminal terrain of Johannesburg, as she gradually transforms into the matriarch of an infamous crime family. Created and written by Sean Steinberg, the show is being produced by Adam Thal under The Star Film Company banner and Lucifer actress Lesley-Ann Brandt. Born and raised in South Africa, Lee is the daughter of legendary South African agent and casting director, Moonyeenn Lee. Also an esteemed director of commercials, she continues to be repped by Moonyeenn Lee Associates and The Star Film Company.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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‘The Monkey's Colin O'Brien Signs With Luber Roklin
EXCLUSIVE: Colin O'Brien, one of the young stars of Neon's horror film The Monkey from Longlegs helmer Osgood Perkins, has signed with Luber Roklin Entertainment for management. In the film, released February 21, O'Brien plays Petey, the son of Hal, who along with his twin brother Bill, experiences myriad horrors after rediscovering their father's old toy monkey in the attic. An adaptation of Stephen King's short story from 1980, the flick has him sharing the screen with Theo James, who plays both twins, as well as Elijah Wood and Tatiana Maslany. To date grossing over $68 million worldwide, The Monkey brought Neon its second biggest weekend box office opening to date, on the heels of Longlegs, at $14.2 million. More from Deadline Author James Frey Signs With Range Media Partners Joan Chen Signs With Anonymous Content Madelaine Petsch To Exec Produce, Star In Amazon MGM Rom-Com 'Maintenance Required'; Jacob Scipio Also Set Prior to The Monkey, O'Brien broke out while playing the title role in Jason Katims' Apple TV+ series Dear Edward, opposite Connie Britton and Taylor Schilling. His character in the Ann Napolitano novel adaptation is a 12-year-old boy who becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash, surviving his entire family. Previously, O'Brien has also been seen playing a Young Willy Wonka, a younger version of Timothée Chalamet, in the Warner Bros. hit Wonka, opposite Sally Hawkins. Other feature credits include the Netflix films Mr. Harrigan's Phone, opposite Donald Sutherland, and The Mothership, opposite Halle Berry. Television credits include CBS's S.W.A.T. and ABC's Grey's Anatomy. O'Brien continues to be represented by Innovative Artists, Skrzyniarz & Mallean, and Platform Public Relations.
