Emma Stone, the Oscar-winning actress, is in negotiations for the leading role in an untitled movie produced by Shawn Levy for Universal Pictures. What makes this project even more intriguing is that Stone’s husband, Dave McCary, former Saturday Night Live segment director, is also in talks to helm the film.
This collaboration marks McCary’s second feature directorial project following his 2017 comedy-drama, Brigsby Bear. While details about the plot and characters are still under wraps, the project boasts a promising team, with the script penned by Patrick Kang and Michael Levin, and production by Dan Cohen, Dan Levine for 21 Laps, and Michael H. Weber.
Work front
Emma Stone, known for her versatility and critically-acclaimed performances, continues to add diverse projects to her roster. Following her lauded role in Searchlight Pictures’ Poor Things, Stone has several exciting ventures on the horizon. She is set to star in two new movies with director Yorgos Lanthimos, including the anthology film Kinds of Kindness and the English remake of the 2003 South Korean dark comedy Save the Green Planet! Additionally, Stone is attached to Ari Aster’s upcoming black comedy Eddington, alongside Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix.
Moreover, Stone and McCary are actively involved in production as well. They are producing two upcoming movies scheduled for release this year: A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg, and I Saw the TV Glow, starring Justice Smith.
