RJ Cyler Signs with CAA and Management 360 (EXCLUSIVE)

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterIrony Point is a production company that might not yet be known widely by name, but its projects, Netflix’s critically acclaimed “I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson”; Paramount Plus’ revival of “Inside Amy Schumer” and Schumer’s recently renewed Hulu dramedy “Life & Beth”; Michael Che’s Lorne Michaels-produced HBO Max show “That Damn Michael Che,” and Marvel’s new scripted “Squirrel Girl” podcast, certainly are.The banner, which is currently one year into a three-year deal at Netflix, is headed up by co-presidents Alex Bach and Daniel Powell. And their rapidly ramping up company is one that studios and talent are going to regret not having gotten into business with earlier five years from now.

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed English actor Connor Swindells (Sex Education, Barbie) for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Former NBA player and producer Jarnell Stokes has signed with Zero Gravity Management, which will rep the 2-time Gold Medalist for both on-camera opportunities and production deals.

EXCLUSIVE: Tattoo Artist Katrina “Kat Tat” Jackson, best known for starring in Black Ink Crew; Chicago on VH1, has signed a first look, development and executive producer deal with Paramount. Jackson will develop and EP original content for the studio in collaboration with her production company, Enigma Entertainment Group.

, the reliably funny Lennon Parham breaks down her character Shelly's unexpected journey in season 1 and hopes for future episodes of the hilarious and well-received HBO Max series created by Ellen Rapoport. After two collaborations with Jessica St. Clair on  and  and notable recurring TV roles, including the always vaguely agreeable Karen Collins on, Parham has struck gold with the workplace comedy about making an erotic feminist magazine.

and, Cynthia Erivo is back with another prestige TV series,. The anthology series premieres April 15 on Apple TV+, as Erivo begins pre-production on the anticipated film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical,.

Have KJ Apa and his girl, Clara Berry, officially tied the knot? That’s been the rumor floating around, considering how the Riverdale star has often called Clara his “wife.” So what gives?

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentAs the Cannes Film Festival will announce its Official Selection on Thursday, Variety is starting to get a slightly clearer picture of what 75th edition will look like, though fewer titles than usual have leaked. Led by Cannes’ artistic director and general delegate Thierry Fremaux, the selection committee has been flooded with late submissions and is now in the thick of deliberations.Most surprisingly, according to two well-informed sources, there will even be a David Lynch feature film which has been completely off the radar and stars Laura Dern — either as a cameo or a supporting role — along with some other Lynch regulars.We already know the sun-dappled celebration will land several high-profile films from U.S.

ABC has rounded out the series regular cast for its single-camera comedy pilot Not Dead Yet. Josh Banday (Upload), Jessica St. Clair (Avenue 5), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Angela Gibbs (This Is Us) and Rick Glassman (As We See It) are set as leads opposite Gina Rodriguez in the pilot from The Real O’Neals creators Casey Johnson and David Windsor, McG and 20th Television.

Warner Music has signed Italian drill rapper Rondodasosa, who recently appeared on Central Cee’s pan-European collaboration ‘Eurovision’.Confirming the deal, Warner Music Italy CEO Marco Alboni says: “It’s great to welcome Rondodasosa to the Warner Music family. He is a stand out talent who has already built a huge following and I know we can help him take his career to the next level. Artists can’t wait to work with him and we’re already talking about some super exciting projects”.That following has been built via tracks like ‘Free Samy’, ‘Slatt’ and Vale Pain collaboration ‘Louboutin’ – as well as that tie up with Central Cee.Rondodasosa says about his Warner deal: “I’m really happy to sign with Warner Music.

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Gabriel LaBelle, the actor who recently landed a breakout role in Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar winning four-time BAFTA Award-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has signed with CAA.

 is going to be rolling into a theater near you on April 8, and Jim Carrey and Idris Elba are ready to bring a little something extra to their characters for the sequel.ET's Matt Cohen spoke to the pair, where they discussed Elba's character, Knuckles, and the «sexy» he's bringing to Sonic's arch enemy.«Idris makes the coffee table seem sexier, you know, he puts his feet up on it and suddenly it's like, 'damn that coffee table is fire,'» Carey joked. «The guy has just got it going on.»   On a more serious note, Carrey said he's glad Elba «joined the gang.»«Super glad he joined the gang, and I am super glad because he is just a great actor to begin with, and a great presence,» he gushed. «I hope he had a fun time doing it, because I never saw him during the whole thing.

EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Misiak, who stars in FXX comedy series Dave, has got new representation.

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Danny Casale, the digital creator and artist otherwise known as Coolman Coffeedan, for representation.

EXCLUSIVE: Kathryn Newton has signed with Management 360 for representation.

A weight lifted. Dave Coulier opened about how it felt to publicly discuss his struggles with alcohol — and he said he’s doing better than ever.

Dave Coulier opened up about his struggles with alcoholism for the first time.

The Full House actor admitted that while the hours he spent drinking were blissful he definitely paid for it during the following two days. This is what lead to his decision to stop drinking. “I loved booze, but it didn’t love me back,” he continued. “I decided to make a decision for my own well-being, my family and for those around me who I love so dearly.” He thanked his wife Melissa Coulier for her support and revealed that he is living a much happier, and still funny, life without drinking. “The psychological and physical transformation has been amazing. The sky is more blue, my heart is no longer closed, and I enjoy making people laugh until they fall down more than ever before.” The actor, best known for playing Joey on Full House, and his post were met with nothing but support. Fans and friends flooded his comments