Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here.
Writer-directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert originally created the role for Jackie Chan.
It is quite an incredible story pertaining to a film that grossed less than $30,000.
Deadline
Our very own Joe Utichisat down withthe star to dissect further.
Im astounded, she told him.
Its such an unexpected ray of light.
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Plenty more from the Oscarshereand you’re free to check out the full nomshere.
Ceremony takes place March 12.
Berlin Incoming
Eclectic selection:The Oscars arent the only incoming major film event.
Mixing the established with the up-and-coming has long been a feature of Berlin lineups.
Read his full interviewhere.
Festival takes place February 16 to 26 and Deadline will be out in force.
On Wednesday,we broke the storythat Peter Smith is leaving MBC Studios after four years as Managing Director.
Smith has assembled an impressive local team, including several international execs.
A new MD will be unveiled any day now, MBC CEO Sam Barnett told us.
Were getting bigger and theyre getting smaller, he jibed.
Read all about ithere.
Another one:Paul Mescal-starringA Streetcar Named Desireis heading to Broadway, thanks to Bazfor this one.
And another:Wales search for the nextDoctor Whokicked off with the opening of Aria Studios, perZacs exclusive.
Exit #1:Britains Got Talentlabel Thames boss Amelia Brown, who issetting up her own shingle.
In court: Twitter, sued by UKs Crown Estateover unpaid London rent.
Awards latest: Louis GarrelsThe Innocenttook the lead in nominations for the48th Cesar Awards.
Freezing: The conditions on NetflixsSquid Game: The Realityset.
Casting:Posestar Dyllon Burnside will make his London stage debut withBlack Superhero.
Box office:Puss in Boots: The Last Wishcrossed $300M global Monday.Heres Nancys analysis.
Trailer:Its nearly here… and were excited.
Trail for HBO/SkysSuccessionseason fourdropped Thursday.
