Jon Watts, director of the hit ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, has inked a first-look deal with Disney. This agreement gives Disney priority on all future projects developed by Watts and his production company, Freshman Year. Watts will direct and produce films for Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, allowing him to explore diverse genres and projects.
Sony Pictures Television has acquired the rights to Yaa Gyasi’s novel ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ for a television adaptation. This development is a result of Yvonne Orji’s First Look Deal with the company. ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ follows Gifty, a neuroscientist grappling with addiction and depression through her scientific research and connection to her evangelical upbringing. The story delves into themes of loss, faith, and the complexities of the human experience.
