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Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan–led Sundance drama Josephine has been acquired by Sumerian Pictures in a seven-figure US deal, with a major theatrical release and awards campaign planned, following its Sundance world premiere and upcoming Berlin debut.
Beth de Araújo’s Josephine, a harrowing thriller told entirely from an eight-year-old’s perspective about the aftermath of a sexual assault, has become Sundance’s breakout, drawing audiences into a visceral, first-person experience and earning a standing ovation; with Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan leading and Greta Zozula’s POV cinematography, major buyers are circling though no deal has been announced yet, as Berlinale approaches and an awards push looms.
At Sundance, Beth de Araújo’s Josephine follows eight-year-old Jo after witnessing a rape; the film uses long takes to inhabit her psyche, balancing heavy subject matter with restraint as the courtroom drama unfolds, anchored by Mason Reeves’s mesmerizing performance and strong support from Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan.
Channing Tatum wiped away tears at the world premiere of Josephine at Sundance, describing he cried five, six, seven times while watching the film. The drama, directed by Beth de Araújo, follows a young girl who witnesses a sexual assault, with Tatum and Gemma Chan portraying her parents and newcomer Mason Reeves in a pivotal role. The premiere drew a standing ovation and signaled one of Sundance’s early sensations for 2026.
At Sundance, Beth de Araujo's Josephine offers an earnest, harrowing portrait of trauma after an 8-year-old witness to a rape; Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan play the girl's parents as the film traces the fallout—therapeutic, legal, and relational—from the moment of the crime to the courtroom's thorny path to justice.
Gemma Chan has joined the cast of the Peacock series 'Five-Star Weekend,' based on Elin Hilderbrand's novel, where she will play Gigi Ling alongside Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, and Chloë Sevigny. The series follows a food influencer's journey through grief and self-discovery during a weekend at Nantucket with friends. Chan is known for roles in 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Captain Marvel,' and 'Eternals.'
Diablo IV, the popular dungeon-romping sequel, will be available on Steam starting October 17, expanding its availability beyond Blizzard's Battle.net platform. This is good news for PC gamers, especially Steam Deck owners, as it simplifies the process of playing the game on the portable console. The Steam release coincides with the launch of a new DLC called Season of Blood, featuring a new questline, updated vampire powers, and the addition of actress Gemma Chan as a vampire hunter. A major patch, 1.2.0, will also be released on the same day, bringing various quality of life improvements. Blizzard's decision to bring Diablo IV to Steam follows the migration of other high-profile games, such as Overwatch 2, to the popular gaming platform.
"The Creator," directed by Gareth Edwards, is a sci-fi war movie set in the future where the United States launches a campaign of mass destruction against New Asia. The film explores themes of artificial intelligence, acceptance, and the consequences of war. While attempting to be a tear-jerker, the movie fails to develop its characters and relationships, resulting in a story that feels artificial and lacking in emotional depth.
Gemma Chan discusses the challenges of advocating for change in the film industry, highlighting the risk of speaking out against bad behavior while acknowledging the need for cultural change. She emphasizes the importance of using her platform to spotlight other causes and questions her role in taking up space. Chan also expresses support for the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, stating that something needs to be done. She believes there is progress in East and Southeast Asian storytelling but emphasizes the need for more diverse narratives. The strikes have seen solidarity from well-known actors, and while talks between the AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA have reached a stalemate, the negotiating committee is ready to return to the table.
Gemma Chan has joined the cast of Diablo IV as a "delightfully wicked" vampire hunter named Erys for the game's Season of Blood. Chan's character will play a significant role in the game's storyline, providing support to players as they navigate through a world filled with supernatural abilities and combat a vampire threat. Season 2 of Diablo IV will be available on October 17th.
The Diablo IV development team announced that the Season of Blood will begin on October 17, introducing a new questline, vampiric powers, additional endgame bosses, and community-requested quality-of-life updates. Players will face a newly turned army of ravenous vampires who are targeting Sanctuary, and must learn to hunt the hunters. The update will also include more efficient inventory management for gems, carryover of certain upgrades into new seasons, and changes to the functionality of status effects. The trailer introduces Erys, a vampire hunter voiced by Gemma Chan.
Stars including Gemma Chan, Sara Sampaio, and Viola Davis arrived at the Monster premiere during the Cannes Film Festival. The film, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, tells the story of a mother confronting her son's teacher after noticing worrying changes in her child's behavior. Other celebrities in attendance included Ethan Hawke, Iris Law, Amy Jackson, and Laura Harrier.