Universal Pictures has signed a first-look deal with Edith’s Daughter, the production company founded by Cynthia Erivo. This partnership deepens the relationship between the award-winning actress and the studio, following her starring role as Elphaba in Wicked, which is projected to make a massive global opening of $175 million.

In a thrilling collaboration between Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw banner, the upcoming sports horror film "Goat" has secured its leading man. Marlon Wayans is set to take center stage in this unique project, directed by Justin Tipping. The film, produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson, boasts executive producers David Kern and Kate Oh.

Universal Pictures is gearing up to create a cinematic biopic about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The studio has optioned the rights to adapt Jonathan Eig’s critically acclaimed biography King: A Life. Chris Rock is in final talks to direct and produce, and Steven Spielberg will be executive producer.

Renowned actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his unforgettable performances in "Better Call Saul" and "The Mandalorian," is set to star in Radio Silence's upcoming untitled monster thriller at Universal.

Anthony Ramos, the star of "In The Heights" and "Transformers," is reportedly in talks to join the cast of "Twisters," a new chapter of the hit 1996 film produced by Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures.

Keke Palmer, the talented actress who recently starred in Jordan Peele's "Nope," is set to produce and star in the upcoming feature comedy "The Backup" at Universal Pictures. This project will also see Kevin Hart on board as a producer.