Jessica Chastain News

Are you now, or have you ever thought about being a producer? Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) has extended the deadline for applications for the 2018-19 TRU Producer Mentorship & Development Program, deadline for Basic Class extended to September 17, 2018. For more details, teacher bios and application tools, visit https://truonline.org/pdmp/

Theater Resources Unlimited is accepting applications for the TRU Producer Mentorship & Development Program Deadline for Basic Class extended to 9/17.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now accepting Applications for the 2018-19 TRU Producer Mentorship & Development Program, deadline September 8, 2018 for Basic Class and September 15, 2018 for Master Class. For more details and application tools, visit https://truonline.org/tru-event-category/pdmp/.

Here are the highlights of the nine ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks Saturday night (8/18/18):

Millie Bobby Brown will narrate an episode of Darren Aronofsky's VR series SPHERES, according to Variety. The series will have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces a Free Introduction to TRU's Producer Program on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 6pm-8:30p mat Clinton Cameo Studios, 307 W. 43rd Street, NYC.

Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne currently in negotiations to star in The Good Nurse, a thriller based on the book by Charles Graeber, according to Deadline.

The Public Theater in collaboration with the Resistance Revival Chorus announced additional casting today for the free Public Forum, WE RISE: A CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE, on Monday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. This one-night-only event puts both the music and the movement onstage with performances, speeches, and more.

In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:

FX Picks Up New Limited Series DEVS

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jessica Chastain is set to produce and star in the forthcoming action film EVE, The movie comes from Voltage Pictures, and is written and directed by Matthew Newton. Chastain will produce with Freckle Films' Kelly Carmichael, and  Nicolas Chartier and Dominic Rustam. Read more about the news from The Hollywood Reporter here!

The Public Theater in collaboration with the Resistance Revival Chorus announced today that a special free one-night-only Public Forum event, WE RISE: A CELEBRATION OF RESISTANCE, will take place on Monday, August 13 at 8:00 p.m. at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.

VIDEO: SNL Shares 'Creating Saturday Night Live: Film Unit Outtakes'

On June 16, 2018, Joshua Harmon spoke about Skintight with education dramaturg Ted Sod as part of Roundabout Theatre Company's lecture series.

Two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain spoke with TODAY's Hoda Kotb about how she spoke up on behalf of fellow actress Octavia Spencer to help her get five times her pay for an upcoming film they're in together. “I assumed a woman like Octavia Spencer would be compensated fairly for the work she's done, for the awards she's received,” said Chastain, whose latest movie, “Woman Walks Ahead,” hits theaters this week. Check out the clip below! 

Treasures of New York: The Juilliard School explores the rich history and legacy of the world's most prestigious performing arts conservatory, often referred to as simply Juilliard, from its creation to its move to Lincoln Center. 

According to Deadline, Xavier Dolan and Will Beinbrink have landed supporting roles in New Line Cinema's IT Chapter Two for director Andy Muschietti, who helmed the original. The sequel portrays the kids — members of the Losers' Club, who were tormented by Pennywise — as adults. James McAvoy plays Bill, Bill Hader is Richie, Jessica Chastain is Beverly, James Ransone is Eddie, Andy Bean is Stanley, Jay Ryan is Ben and Isaiah Mustafa is Mike. Bill Skarsgard returns as Pennywise.

Sundance Now, AMC Networks' premium streaming service, announced it has come aboard season two of the thrilling crime drama, “Riviera.” The series, which is currently shooting on location in Nice, will be available to stream on Sundance Now in 2019. Joining the cast for season two is Alex Lanipekun (“Homeland,” “The Borgias,” “24”), as well as the previously announced Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”),Juliet Stevenson (Truly, Madly, Deeply), Poppy Delevingne (Kingsman: The Golden Circle), Jack Fox (“Dracula”), and Grégory Fitoussi (World War Z). They'll join returning cast members Julia Stiles, Lena Olin, Roxane Duran and Dimitri Leonidas, picking up in the aftermath of the shocking first season finale.

Oscar, Tony, and Emmy Award winner Al Pacino and Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain make their debuts on streaming service BroadwayHD on Thursday, May 3, 2018 with the critically acclaimed production of Oscar Wilde's Salome. The Los Angeles Times said that the film "proves a chilling and watchable look at lust, power, reprisal and decadence."

The animated adult television series ANIMALS. returns for its ten-episode third season FRIDAY, AUG. 3 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. From Duplass Brothers Productions, the show was created by Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano.