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‘Hamnet’ Breakout Jacobi Jupe Joins Scarlett Johansson In New ‘Exorcist’ Movie

Jacobi Jupe is set to join Scarlett Johansson in the next installment of the iconic horror franchise The Exorcist, from writer-director Mike Flanagan.

The Hollywood Reporter

FX’s Elizabeth Olsen Starrer ‘Seven Sisters’ Ordered To Series At Hulu

The drama also stars Cristin Milioti and J. Smith-Cameron in the show from executive producers Will Arbery, Garrett Basch and Sean Durkin, marking a reunion between Olsen and her Martha Marcy May Marlene director, who directed the pilot.

Variety

Oscars Shortlists Announced In 12 Categories: ‘Sinners’ And ‘Wicked: For Good’ Lead, ‘Sirât’ Gets Strong Showing

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists across 12 categories, unveiling a competitive field led by Warner Bros.’ Sinners and Universal’s Wicked: For Good, which each landed eight mentions.

Deadline

‘Tracker’ Adds Kathleen Robertson & Mark Engelhardt In Recurring Roles

Kathleen Robertson (Swimming with Sharks) and Mark Engelhardt (American Horror Story: Asylum) have been cast in recurring roles opposite Justin Hartley and Fiona Rene in the hit CBS series.