Meg Ryan to star in and direct What Happens Later

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Viola Davis may return as Amanda Waller in Peacemaker spinoff, Chris Bohjalian’s novel to be adapted into TV series, Liz Feldman’s new show is a dark comedy, and other top news in this entertainment bulletin.
Meg Ryan to star in and direct What Happens Later Hollywood star Meg Ryan, who made her directorial debut with the 2015 movie Ithaca, is set to direct and star in the romantic comedy What Happens Later. Based on the play Shooting Star by Steven Dietz, the film also features The X-Files actor David Duchovny. The film revolves around two ex-lovers who are reunited decades after their split. What Happens Later is expected to be released next year.   Viola Davis may return as Amanda Waller in Peacemaker spinoff Acclaimed actress Viola Davis may return as Amanda Waller in the spinoff to DC’s hit superhero series Peacemaker. The potential series will be centred on Davis’ character, the uncompromising head of ARGUS. Davis would also serve as the executive producer of the show, which is written by Christal Henry.    Justin Lin exits Fast X Director Justin Lin has departed from Fast X reportedly following disagreements with the lead actor and producer Vin Diesel. Lin has helmed all Fast & Furious movies from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift to Fast & Furious 6. As per reports, The Incredible Hulk director Louis Leterrier will take over the reins of the project.   Chris Bohjalian’s novel to be adapted into TV series Chris Bohjalian’s upcoming novel The Lioness is set to be adapted into a TV series. The series will be produced by Sherry March. The story revolves around an actress and her husband whose honeymoon takes a dark turn. Bohjalian’s earlier book The Flight Attendant has also been adapted into a series starring The Big Bang Theory fame Kaley Cuoco.   Liz Feldman’s new show is a dark comedy Liz Feldman, the creator of the hit series Dead to Me, is set to return with another dark comedy on Netflix titled No Good Deed. The series follows three families vying to buy the same villa. Meanwhile, the third and final season of Dead To Me will premiere later this year.   Cobra Kai’s creators team up with Netflix  The creators of Cobra Kai, the spinoff to the Karate Kid trilogy from the 80s,  have teamed up with Netflix for an action-comedy series titled Obliterated. Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg will also executive produce the eight-episode series.