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FX HEAD ADDRESSES RYAN MURPHY’S DEPARTURE: Bon voyage, but not so fast. FX‘s CEO John Landgraf is confirming that Ryan Murphy is leaving the network for a reported $300 million development deal with Netflix, but also notes that his four series with FX– American Horror Story, American Crime Story, Feud, and the upcoming Pose-are still on tap. For more than 15 years, we have enjoyed an outstanding partnership with Ryan Murphy and we look forward to continuing that relationship on our four shows under his creative leadership,” Landgraf said. “With more than 20 scripted original series on our schedule or upcoming, FX has a very successful track record of identifying and developing talented writers who have produced award-winning hit shows and it will continue to do so … We will continue to provide creative freedom and support for artists of all backgrounds to tell diverse stories and do their best work.”
SEUSS BIOPIC NABS WONDER DIRECTOR: Dr. Seuss‘s (Theodore Geisel) real life is being adapted for a biopic. Wonder director Stephen Chbosky has signed on to helm the film about the beloved children’s author, and will follow the story of his relationship with his first wife, Helen Palmer. During WWII in London, he created propaganda films, including Our Job in Japan, which was later expanded into 1947’s Oscar-winning Design for Death.
WILL NETFLIX SOON STREAM LIVE COMPETITION SHOWS? Bela Bajaria is opening up about her plans for Netflix now that she’s moved from leading Universal Television‘s team to help head of content at the streamer. She sat down with The Hollywood Reporter for a wide-ranging interview that touched on a number of topics, including the possibility of doing live shows: “We think about it. And what’s interesting about this company is that there’s so much innovation, so if the most amazing show walks in the door and we think we should have it, then we’re able to go, ‘OK, how do we do that? Let’s figure it out.’ There’s definitely an openness to do it.”
HENRY ROLLINS TO RETURN FOR HE NEVER DIED 2: He really never died. Sons of Anarchy star Henry Rollins is set to return as the crazed cannibalistic Jack in He Never Died 2, sequel to the 2015 horror film that marked Rollin’s movie debut. Jason Krawczyk has signed on to direct again. Shooting will commence in May.
