Scarlett Johansson to star in Jay Roach’s “The Psychopath Test”February 18, 2015 - 11:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Universal has Kristin Gore to pen the script of “The Psychopath Test,” with Scarlett Johansson attached to star and Jay Roach to direct, Variety said. Sources stress this pic is being developed as a starring vehicle for Johansson and that no deal is done, but that the actress is very interested in doing it. Brian Grazer is producing with Roach and his Everyman Pictures banner. Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey also produce. Erica Huggins and Jennifer Perini will be exec producers. Erik Baiers will oversee for the studio. Based on the Jon Ronson book, the story follows a medical community that tries to diagnose and classify individuals who may or may not be psychopaths. Gore, the daughter of former vice president Al Gore, already has a connection to the Roach camp as the two are currently developing the comedy pilot “Women in Space” for HBO. The CAA and LBI Entertainment-repped Johansson is currently filming the Coen Brothers’ “Hail Caesar!” Roach is currently working on the biopic “Trumbo” with Bryan Cranston. The news was first reported by Deadline Hollywood. Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government. Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |