The gravity-abused life of iconic stuntman Evel Knievel (1938-2007) was set to be chronicled by USA Network, which last year ordered a limited series, titled Evel, with Milo Ventimiglia tapped to star as the iconic daredevil. However, the world has obviously experienced significant changes since those plans were first spun, and it seems that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused Evel to wipe out from the cable channel’s production slate.
USA Network has scrapped Evel, according to THR. The project, which was picked up to series in September 2019, saw its New Mexico production—which was finishing location prep and was on the verge of rolling cameras—shut down this past March as the pandemic escalated. That move saw Ventimiglia and the rest of the cast—Sarah Gadon, David Krumholtz and Michael Chernus—sent home. Now, four months after that event, it seems that—rather than delaying production—the network has...
USA Network has scrapped Evel, according to THR. The project, which was picked up to series in September 2019, saw its New Mexico production—which was finishing location prep and was on the verge of rolling cameras—shut down this past March as the pandemic escalated. That move saw Ventimiglia and the rest of the cast—Sarah Gadon, David Krumholtz and Michael Chernus—sent home. Now, four months after that event, it seems that—rather than delaying production—the network has...
- 7/14/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
USA Network is pumping the brakes on its Evel Knievel limited series. Milo Ventimiglia was set to portray the famed daredevil in a new drama — appropriately titled Evel — but according to The Hollywood Reporter, the production is no longer moving forward.
Production on the drama, which was reportedly set to chronicle Knievel’s infamous 1974 Snake River Canyon jump, was halted on March 13 as part of the industry-wide coronavirus shutdown. Now, due to scheduling conflicts with Ventimiglia and writer Etan Frankel, USA is parting ways with the project.
More from TVLineDirty John Season 2 Finale Recap: How Did Betty Broderick's Case Close?...
Production on the drama, which was reportedly set to chronicle Knievel’s infamous 1974 Snake River Canyon jump, was halted on March 13 as part of the industry-wide coronavirus shutdown. Now, due to scheduling conflicts with Ventimiglia and writer Etan Frankel, USA is parting ways with the project.
More from TVLineDirty John Season 2 Finale Recap: How Did Betty Broderick's Case Close?...
- 7/14/2020
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
USA Network will not be going forward with Evel, its high-profile limited series starring This Is Us‘ Milo Ventimiglia as the larger-than-life ’70s daredevil Evel Knievel.
The limited series was to film during Ventimiglia’s hiatus from This Is Us. The project was fully cast and staffed; production was about to begin when it was forced to shut down on the last day of prep, March 13, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With Ventimiglia’s window of availability closing, no definitive path to production restart in the U.S. amid a surge of new Covid-19 infections, which makes synching up everyone’s schedules a daunting proposition, a decision was made not to proceed with the series at USA.
Ucp, the studio behind the project, will be shopping it with Ventimiglia, who had been on board since Day 1, still attached. The rest of the cast has been released.
“USA is incredibly disappointed...
The limited series was to film during Ventimiglia’s hiatus from This Is Us. The project was fully cast and staffed; production was about to begin when it was forced to shut down on the last day of prep, March 13, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With Ventimiglia’s window of availability closing, no definitive path to production restart in the U.S. amid a surge of new Covid-19 infections, which makes synching up everyone’s schedules a daunting proposition, a decision was made not to proceed with the series at USA.
Ucp, the studio behind the project, will be shopping it with Ventimiglia, who had been on board since Day 1, still attached. The rest of the cast has been released.
“USA is incredibly disappointed...
- 7/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Evel Knievel limited drama series starring Milo Ventimiglia is no longer moving forward at USA Network.
The decision to scrap the production at its original home was brought on by the production shutdown amid the pandemic. Production was about to begin when it was halted on its last day of prep on March 13, a person with knowledge of the situation tells TheWrap.
The studio behind the project, Universal Content Productions (Ucp), is shopping the project elsewhere in the hopes that it can still be made.
Also Read: Trump's Former Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney Warns Republicans: 'We Still Have a Testing Problem' With Covid-19
“USA is incredibly disappointed to have had to make this decision, as we were so excited about this project and working with Milo, Etan, and everyone involved,” said a spokesperson for the network.
TheWrap reported last September that the series was set to be titled “Evel,...
The decision to scrap the production at its original home was brought on by the production shutdown amid the pandemic. Production was about to begin when it was halted on its last day of prep on March 13, a person with knowledge of the situation tells TheWrap.
The studio behind the project, Universal Content Productions (Ucp), is shopping the project elsewhere in the hopes that it can still be made.
Also Read: Trump's Former Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney Warns Republicans: 'We Still Have a Testing Problem' With Covid-19
“USA is incredibly disappointed to have had to make this decision, as we were so excited about this project and working with Milo, Etan, and everyone involved,” said a spokesperson for the network.
TheWrap reported last September that the series was set to be titled “Evel,...
- 7/14/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Evil Knievel is not going ahead at USA Network.
Per THR, the planned limited series, which was set to be toplined by This Is Us scene-stealer Milo Ventimiglia, has been scrapped.
While USA Network is not moving ahead with the series, Universal Content Productions plans on taking the show to another home.
The project was ordered back in September, was preparing to start shooting before the Covid-19 shutdown hit.
Unfortunately, the cast has been let go, so there's no guarantee it would remain intact if another network picks up the series.
Sarah Gadon, David Krumholtz, and Michael Chernus joined Ventimiglia on the cast.
Evel is based on the story of larger-than-life 70's daredevil Evel Knievel as he prepares for his greatest death-defying feat, the historic Snake River Canyon jump.
Evel is an exhilarating portrait of a complex man living the American dream, juggling meteoric celebrity and raising a family --...
Per THR, the planned limited series, which was set to be toplined by This Is Us scene-stealer Milo Ventimiglia, has been scrapped.
While USA Network is not moving ahead with the series, Universal Content Productions plans on taking the show to another home.
The project was ordered back in September, was preparing to start shooting before the Covid-19 shutdown hit.
Unfortunately, the cast has been let go, so there's no guarantee it would remain intact if another network picks up the series.
Sarah Gadon, David Krumholtz, and Michael Chernus joined Ventimiglia on the cast.
Evel is based on the story of larger-than-life 70's daredevil Evel Knievel as he prepares for his greatest death-defying feat, the historic Snake River Canyon jump.
Evel is an exhilarating portrait of a complex man living the American dream, juggling meteoric celebrity and raising a family --...
- 7/14/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
USA Network is no longer moving ahead with the limited series about Evel Knievel starring Milo Ventimiglia, Variety has confirmed.
It was announced last September that Ventimiglia, who stars on the hit NBC drama “This Is Us,” was to play the famous daredevil. However, the coronavirus pandemic shut down the series on March 13, right before production was to begin. With production unable to resume and Ventimiglia and series writer Etan Frankel scheduled to begin work on other projects, the network decided to walk away from the project.
Universal Content Productions, which is producing the series, plans to shop it to other outlets. Frankel was set to write and executive produce via his overall with the studio. Ventimiglia was set to executive produce in addition to starring via Divide Pictures. Other executive producers on the project were McG, Mary Viola, and Steven Bello of Wonderland Sound & Vision, and Alex Gartner, Charles Roven...
It was announced last September that Ventimiglia, who stars on the hit NBC drama “This Is Us,” was to play the famous daredevil. However, the coronavirus pandemic shut down the series on March 13, right before production was to begin. With production unable to resume and Ventimiglia and series writer Etan Frankel scheduled to begin work on other projects, the network decided to walk away from the project.
Universal Content Productions, which is producing the series, plans to shop it to other outlets. Frankel was set to write and executive produce via his overall with the studio. Ventimiglia was set to executive produce in addition to starring via Divide Pictures. Other executive producers on the project were McG, Mary Viola, and Steven Bello of Wonderland Sound & Vision, and Alex Gartner, Charles Roven...
- 7/14/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Seventy-three unproduced screenplays comprise this year’s Black List, an annual ranking of well-regarded scripts that have yet to make the leap from page to screen. More than 250 executives in the film industry voted on this year’s edition, and their consensus is that Elyse Hollander’s Madonna biopic “Blond Ambition” is the “most liked” of them.
Previous screenplays that have appeared on the Black List and gone on to be produced include “Spotlight,” “Arrival” and “Manchester by the Sea.” Full list below:
“Blond Ambition” by Elyse Hollander (48)
“Life Itself” by Dan Fogelman (35)
“The Olympian” by Tony Tost (35)
“The Post” by Liz Hannah (35)
“Voyagers” by Zach Dean (28)
“In the Blink of an Eye” by Colby Day (25)
“O2” by Christie LeBlan (22)
“Untitled Lax Mandis Project” by Seth Spector (22)
“Dark Money” by Matt Fruchtman (21)
“Letters from Rosemary Kennedy” by Nick Yarborough (21)
“Linda and Monica” by Flint Wainess (20)
“Hala” by Minhal Baig (19)
“The...
Previous screenplays that have appeared on the Black List and gone on to be produced include “Spotlight,” “Arrival” and “Manchester by the Sea.” Full list below:
“Blond Ambition” by Elyse Hollander (48)
“Life Itself” by Dan Fogelman (35)
“The Olympian” by Tony Tost (35)
“The Post” by Liz Hannah (35)
“Voyagers” by Zach Dean (28)
“In the Blink of an Eye” by Colby Day (25)
“O2” by Christie LeBlan (22)
“Untitled Lax Mandis Project” by Seth Spector (22)
“Dark Money” by Matt Fruchtman (21)
“Letters from Rosemary Kennedy” by Nick Yarborough (21)
“Linda and Monica” by Flint Wainess (20)
“Hala” by Minhal Baig (19)
“The...
- 12/12/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Rounding up the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood, as voted on by hundreds of film executives, The Black List has been a strong resource to clue one in on projects to potentially anticipate, but first, to kickstart Hollywood on bringing them to screen. Last year’s chart-topper Catherine the Great is still waiting to be produced and today we have this year’s editiong
Topping the 2015 edition, we have Isaac Adamson‘s Bubbles, which tells the story of Michael Jackson through the strange perspective of his adopted baby chimp. Also included is the Boston Marathon bombing drama Stronger, which Jake Gyllenhaal was circling, and Miss Sloane, which has Jessica Chastain attached. So, as an early look for some potential upcoming films to keep on your radar, take a looked at the full, detailing list below, along with the number of votes each earned.
Bubbles by Isaac Adamson 44
A baby chimp...
Topping the 2015 edition, we have Isaac Adamson‘s Bubbles, which tells the story of Michael Jackson through the strange perspective of his adopted baby chimp. Also included is the Boston Marathon bombing drama Stronger, which Jake Gyllenhaal was circling, and Miss Sloane, which has Jessica Chastain attached. So, as an early look for some potential upcoming films to keep on your radar, take a looked at the full, detailing list below, along with the number of votes each earned.
Bubbles by Isaac Adamson 44
A baby chimp...
- 12/15/2015
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Atlas Entertainment founder Charles Roven has announced a slew of promotions at the company.
Production executive Curt Kanemoto (pictured, top left) has been promoted to vp and Topher Rhys-Lawrence (pictured, top right), formerly Roven’s first assistant, becomes creative executive.
Kanemoto will join production vp’s Andy Horwitz and Jake Kurily, while Rhys-Lawrence will work alongside creative executives Rebecca Roven and Dan Wiedenhaupt.
Legal and business affairs executive Patrick Blood (pictured at bottom) is named vp of legal and business affairs.
Atlas Entertainment is currently in production on the Untitled Superman/Batman Project and Warcraft.
Kanemoto is the company’s executive on all DC Entertainment properties.
Roven is preparing to embark on his first TV project later this year, 12 Monkeys.
Atlas Independent is in production on Man On Carrion Road and in post on Mojave.
“This is an exciting time for Atlas Entertainment as we continue to expand our slate of projects and this latest round of promotions...
Production executive Curt Kanemoto (pictured, top left) has been promoted to vp and Topher Rhys-Lawrence (pictured, top right), formerly Roven’s first assistant, becomes creative executive.
Kanemoto will join production vp’s Andy Horwitz and Jake Kurily, while Rhys-Lawrence will work alongside creative executives Rebecca Roven and Dan Wiedenhaupt.
Legal and business affairs executive Patrick Blood (pictured at bottom) is named vp of legal and business affairs.
Atlas Entertainment is currently in production on the Untitled Superman/Batman Project and Warcraft.
Kanemoto is the company’s executive on all DC Entertainment properties.
Roven is preparing to embark on his first TV project later this year, 12 Monkeys.
Atlas Independent is in production on Man On Carrion Road and in post on Mojave.
“This is an exciting time for Atlas Entertainment as we continue to expand our slate of projects and this latest round of promotions...
- 5/6/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Curt Kanemoto, Topher Rhys-Lawrence and Patrick Blood have earned promotions at Atlas Entertainment, it was announced Tuesday by founder Charles Roven. Kanemoto has been promoted from production executive to VP of production, joining Andy Horwitz and Jake Kurily. Kanemoto is the company's executive working on all DC Entertainment properties and is a co-producer on Zack Snyder's highly-anticipated follow-up to “Man of Steel.” Also read: ‘Batman vs. Superman’ and Marvel Headed for Box Office Collision: Why One Side Needs to Blink Rhys-Lawrence, who previously served as Roven's first assistant, has been promoted to creative executive, joining Rebecca Roven and Dan Wiedenhaupt.
- 5/6/2014
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.