Hiroshima: Steven Spielberg has rounded out the cast for his World War II drama with Michael Gambon (Harry Potter series, Kingsman: The Golden Circle) and Sonny Chiba's son, Mackenyu (Pacific Rim: Uprising), joining the film. Gambon will play British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Mackenyu will play Japanese Emperor Hirohito.
Skin Tight: Adding some sex appeal to David Dobkin's comedic crime tale will be Jessica Alba (Mechanic: Resurrection, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For) , Christina Hendricks (Lost River, "Mad Men") and Heather Graham (The Hangover Part III, "Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Brothers"). Alba will play a former nurse of Billy Bob Thornton's who tries to become a whistle-blower against her former boss, Hendricks will play a television producer and Vince Vaughn's love interest, and Graham will play Vaughn's vindictive ex-wife.
Salem's Lot: One of the first films of season two will be an adaptation of Stephen King's vampire novel Salem's Lot. Chris Pine (Hell or High Water, Wonder Woman) has been cast in the lead role. They are still trying to lock down a director, but are reportedly looking at directors more known for music videos and/or commercials.
Peter and the Starcatchers: Last Resort Films will debut their first family-oriented film early in season two. They have hired Jon M. Chu (Jem and the Holograms, G.I. Joe: Retaliation) to direct an adaptation of Peter Pan prequel Peter and the Starcatchers. They are currently auditioning actors for several of the young characters. Luke Evans (Dracula Untold, Beauty and the Beast) has been cast as the villain, feared pirate Black Stache.
Blood Meridian: The studio has rescued Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian from development hell and set an early-season two release date for the film. Directors such as Ridley Scott, Todd Field and James Franco have all attempted to bring the novel to the big screen and failed (or gave up). Last Resort Films has hired Jeremy Saulnier (Blue Ruin, Green Room) to direct the project and casting has already begun with many young actors auditioning for the lead role of The Kid. Russell Crowe (Lancelot, Robin Hood) has signed on for the enigmatic, terrifying role of Judge Holden.
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