Joining the cast of Jeremy Garelick’s upcoming feature, Olivia Luccardi will star alongside Matt Rife and Owen Wilson in the comedy film Rolling Loud. The Cinemaholic confirms that principal photography began on December 10 in Miami, Florida, wrapping up on December 16.

Filming is set to resume in Atlanta, Georgia, starting January 27 and concluding on February 27, 2025. Garelick has also taken on the task of writing the screenplay.

Inspired by a true story, the film’s narrative follows an overprotective father (Wilson) who makes the unconventional decision to bring his 13-year-old son to the world’s largest hip-hop music festival.

This choice leads to a series of chaotic and adventurous events. The father and son are joined by a reckless co-worker (Rife) and a quirky festival volunteer as they encounter wild crowds, security challenges, and family dynamics.

Luccardi gained recognition for her role as Jennifer Digori in Netflix’s acclaimed prison series Orange Is the New Black, along with portraying Officer Brandy Quinlan in the crime drama East New York and Melissa in the mystery series The Deuce.

Her film credits include Yara in David Robert Mitchell’s horror drama It Follows, Arlene in Jodie Foster’s crime thriller Money Monster, and Remy in John Swab’s horror thriller Candy Land.

Recently, Wilson was seen as Time Variance Authority agent Mobius in the second season of Disney+’s Marvel series Loki, featuring Tom Hiddleston.

He also played Father Kent in the Disney film Haunted Mansion, directed by Justin Simien and starring LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto.

Although primarily recognized as a stand-up comedian, Rife has made a name for himself in acting as well. He portrayed Connor in Leah Sturgis’ sci-fi film Trapped Inn, which tells the story of a cycling team experiencing mysterious deaths during a training camp in the remote mountains.

Additionally, he appeared as Mort Madison in Jack Cook’s mystery drama The Private Eye and as Ethan, a vampire, in RJ Collins’ comedy Don’t Suck.

Regarding his stand-up career, Rife recently announced the Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour, which includes two shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He also published his first memoir, titled Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me, earlier this month.

Jeremy Garelick is known for directing Hulu’s The Binge, a parody of The Purge that follows three young adults as they prepare to party on the one day each year when drugs and alcohol are legal for 12 hours.

He co-wrote the rom-com The Break-Up, starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston, and directed The Wedding Ringer. His latest directorial project is Netflix’s crime comedy Murder Mystery 2, featuring Aniston and Adam Sandler.

The conclusion of Dune: Prophecy arrives with its sixth episode, marking the end of the season while laying groundwork for more to come, as HBO has already confirmed its renewal. Episode 6 builds on the revelations from the previous chapter, shedding light on the destinies of key figures.

Despite the conflict between Emperor Javicco Corrino and Empress Natalya, Valya Harkonnen works to regain her hold on power, unaware that her authority back on Wallach IX is also at risk.

Is Desmond Hart Truly Tula’s Son?

In the closing moments of the fifth episode, Valya Harkonnen had dispatched Desmond Hart’s DNA samples to Wallach IX for testing. The aim was for Tula to utilize the Sisterhood’s genetic archive to determine a strategy to defeat him.

Although Valya initiated this investigation, she never followed up on the results. Tula, meanwhile, became flooded with memories while analyzing the data.

The archive’s AI, akin to an advanced supercomputer named AnirulAI, revealed an extraordinary fact—Desmond Hart carried the genetic lineage of both the Harkonnen and Atreides families.

This revelation, stemming from families that had always been at odds, pointed to a past where enemies crossed paths, likely during Valya’s vengeance-driven rampage.

As episode six begins, Valya recalls her early days in the Sisterhood, under the leadership of Mother Superior Raquella, whose passing led to tensions.

Raquella’s granddaughter, Dorotea, aspired to lead and introduce reforms that clashed with the traditions upheld by Valya and others. During a heated argument, Valya used her Voice to force Dorotea into taking her own life.

It is later discovered that Tula, Francesca, and Kasha had witnessed this act and chosen to align with Valya, presenting Dorotea’s death as one driven by grief.

Tula’s Hidden Truth

The group faced resistance from Sisters unwilling to accept this explanation, leading to a violent purge. Despite this chaos, Tula confessed to Valya that she was carrying Orry Atreides’ child. Despite Sisterhood rules against childbirth, Valya pledged to support her.

However, Tula’s trust in Valya waned after witnessing her sister’s ruthless behavior. Fearing Valya would manipulate her child’s future for power, Tula deceived her sister, faking the baby’s death and sending her son away. This boy grew up as Desmond Hart, harboring resentment toward the Sisterhood and his mother.

A Switch in Leadership

When Tula consulted AnirulAI about neutralizing Desmond, the AI’s blunt recommendation to eliminate him led her to seek a peaceful solution. While both sisters were away from Wallach IX, another contender emerged—Lila, whose body housed Raquella’s spirit.

This unique bond had been cultivated by Tula, but as events comes to play, Dorotea’s spirit reclaimed control of Lila, seeking revenge.

She exposed Valya’s role in Dorotea’s death and rallied the Sisterhood against her. The destruction of the genetic archive by Dorotea further crippled the Harkonnen sisters’ influence.

A Turning Point for Javicco and Natalya

As tensions escalated in the royal palace, Princess Ynez attempted to save Keiran Atreides from execution, only to be intercepted by her mother, Natalya.

The Empress revealed her alliance with Desmond and her thirst for power, imprisoning Ynez. Emperor Javicco, upon learning of the turmoil, sought Valya’s help.

Although Valya scorned Javicco’s leadership, she used the opportunity to stage a rescue for Ynez, recognizing her potential as a future leader.

Francesca’s Dilemma

Valya tasked Francesca with assassinating Javicco to ensure Ynez’s rise to power. However, Francesca’s love for the Emperor complicated matters, and she finally refused.

Javicco, disillusioned with his lack of autonomy, took his own life, only for Natalya to frame Francesca for his death. This act placed the Sisterhood in a precarious position.

The Final Clash

In the climactic moments, Desmond’s fear-inducing machine and his vendetta against the Sisterhood come to light.

Valya, Tula, and Desmond face their ultimate fates in a showdown that reshapes alliances and power structures across the galaxy.

Elizabeth McGovern has been confirmed to join Helen Mirren in the cast of Anton Corbijn’s upcoming period drama, Switzerland. Filming is set to take place across Switzerland, Italy, and the United Kingdom starting in 2025.

Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke are also part of the ensemble, with the screenplay penned by Joanna Murray-Smith. The narrative revolves around American novelist Patricia Highsmith (played by Mirren), whose tranquil life in the Swiss Alps is disrupted by Edward, a mysterious young man sent by her publishing company.

His mission is to convince Highsmith to write one final installment in her acclaimed Tom Ripley series. Despite her initial attempts to frighten him off with her dark imagination, a collaboration develops, blurring the lines between their fictional creation and reality.

McGovern is best known for her role as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham, in the beloved Downton Abbey series, which chronicles the lives of the Crawley family. Additionally, she portrayed Helen Brown in the Fox/StudioCanal sci-fi drama series War of the Worlds, which follows a Martian invasion.

More recently, McGovern appeared as Margaret in Daniel Reisinger’s romantic comedy And Mrs, where she encounters challenges while trying to marry her deceased fiancé, Nathan.

Mirren’s most recent performances include her role as Grandmère in Marc Forster’s war drama White Bird, a prequel/sequel to Stephen Chbosky’s Wonder, and as Cara Dutton in the Yellowstone spinoff series 1923, where she stars alongside Harrison Ford.

Throughout her career, she has portrayed numerous historical figures, including Queen Elizabeth II in Stephen Frears’ The Queen, Hedda Hopper in Jay Roach’s Trumbo, Catherine the Great in the miniseries Catherine the Great, and Golda Meir in Guy Nattiv’s Golda.

Ehrenreich gained recognition for his role as Hobart “Hobie” Doyle in the Coen Brothers’ black comedy Hail, Caesar! He also starred as Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story and John the Savage in the sci-fi series Brave New World. His recent work includes playing a Senate aide in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Luke in Netflix’s Fair Play.

Corbijn is known for his famous directorial works, including Control, which chronicles the life of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the English post-punk band Joy Division, and A Most Wanted Man, an espionage thriller adapted from John le Carré’s novel.

His other films include the George Clooney-led action film The American and Life, which depicts the friendship between photographer Dennis Stock and actor James Dean.

Following a compelling narrative, the film ‘Dirty Angels’ explores a daring rescue mission undertaken by a determined team. Jake, a US marine, endures the tragic loss of her squad at the hands of the brutal ISIS leader, Amir, after being captured.

Years later, after escaping, she is presented with a chance for vengeance and the opportunity to save lives when Amir launches an attack on an all-girls international school in Pakistan, taking several students hostage.

To confront this dire situation, Jake allies with a group of skilled fighters, planning to infiltrate the organization’s base while posing as a medical relief team.

As the mission plays, unexpected challenges emerge for Jake and her team. However, with innocent lives hanging in the balance, the soldiers remain resolute, adapting their strategies on the ground.

The narrative escalates with rising stakes and the potential for disaster, ensuring that the audience remains engaged with the outcome of Jake’s mission.

Plot Synopsis of Dirty Angels

In 2021, Jake and her team are taken captive by the ISIS leader, Amir. Just as he prepares to execute her publicly, American forces intervene with rescue helicopters. Unfortunately, during the ensuing firefight, only Jake is rescued, while her fellow marines are left behind, despite her protests.

Years later, back on duty, Jake attempts to confront the officer who piloted the helicopter, accusing him of cowardice for abandoning her team.

Her claims are met with skepticism, even from her superior, who warns that pursuing the matter will only expose her own troubling past, including the murder of her commanding officer. Yet, Jake remains steadfast in her beliefs.

Meanwhile, an International school for girls in Pakistan faces an ISIS attack. Armed militants storm the premises, rounding up students into trucks. Among them, Badia Durani, the Minister of Education’s daughter, desperately tries to hide her friends.

However, Amir’s men catch them, revealing Amir’s personal vendetta against Badia and her family for their progressive stance on women’s rights. In a horrific display, Amir punishes Badia by executing her friends and abducting her alongside her classmates.

The news of the kidnapping spreads, drawing attention to the hostages, many of whom are American children of prominent officials. Consequently, Jake’s friend and superior, Travis, assigns her to lead the rescue mission. Operating under the alias “Jessica Rabit,” Jake arrives and meets her team.

Despite her serious demeanor, she prioritizes function over familiarity, getting to know her crew, which includes Bomb, Shooter, Rocky, Geek, and Jane, the medic. Travis and the team’s doctor, Mike, join the group, posing as a medical relief team as they proceed.

Before Travis arrives, Jake sneaks away to handle personal matters and reach out to a contact. She later reconnects with Camilla Durani, Badia’s mother, who reveals that Amir demands a multimillion-dollar ransom for the minister’s daughters and the release of a prisoner, Sheik Al-Shimali.

Although authorities haven’t opted for a ransom, Camilla urges Jake to prepare to pay Badia’s ransom in case their plan falters. She also introduces them to Bashir, a border officer who will assist with their approach to Amir’s hideout.

Two local brothers, Abbas and Malik, join the team as truck drivers. As they draw nearer to their destination, obstacles emerge. It becomes evident that the weapons Travis was counting on are no longer available. Conversely, Jake successfully contacts a Taliban member indebted to her, securing the exact location of Badia and the other girls.

To resolve the weapon shortage, the team concocts a plan to raid a nearby military warehouse. Though the mission succeeds, it results in the deaths of Mike and Travis, and Amir relocates the girls, rendering their efforts futile.

Motivations Behind Amir’s Kidnapping of Badia and Her Classmates

Amir’s actions serve as the film’s central catalyst, driving Jake and her team’s mission. His motives, however, carry an element of ambiguity. The assault on Badia’s school and the murder of her peers stem from his extremist beliefs against women’s education.

By targeting the international school, Amir aims to capture the daughters of ministers and American officials, directly retaliating against those he despises.

Yet, there is a deeper scheme at play. While the ultimate fates of most victims remain unclear—implying they are kept as slaves for his soldiers—Amir seems to have specific plans for the minister’s daughters. He manipulates one of the students, Halle, an American, into believing he will release her if she delivers a message to the Taliban police station.

After she complies, he reveals his true intentions by detonating a bomb at the station, highlighting that his ransom demands are a mere facade, with no real intention of releasing his captives.

Amir later bring to light his sinister plans to Badia, expressing his desire to marry her and arrange for her classmates to marry his loyal soldiers. He claims this is to ensure “strong children” arise from strong women, but it likely serves as an act of revenge against their families.

Amir offers Badia the illusion of choice regarding his proposal, yet if she declines, she faces death, and her friends would be enslaved. Badia’s choice is non-existent. Jake and her team stand as the only hope for these young girls.

The Reason Behind Jake’s Commanding Officer’s Death

Even as Jake and her team grapple with a spiraling plan, they seek to regain control. After losing track of the hostages, Jake devises a more perilous strategy. Initially, Rocky and the others had intended to free the Sheik and use him to infiltrate Amir’s hideout.

While this seemed nearly impossible with the Sheik imprisoned, news of his transfer to another location makes their plan feasible. Thus, they devise a strategy to intercept the transport.

Their plan succeeds, but Rocky is left behind, exacerbating the dysfunction within the group. Jake’s past raises doubts about her leadership, leading to a rift among the team. The repercussion of Rocky’s fate leaves them all exposed, prompting Jake to confide in Jane.

Years earlier, when Jake and her team were captured by Amir, they endured extreme conditions but managed to survive. Near the end of their ordeal, Amir’s malice intensifies, resulting in a cruel scheme designed to break them.

Amir forces Jake and her team to execute their commanding officer by stoning him to death. When they refuse, he retaliates by killing a civilian woman and child as punishment. Understanding the weight of these deaths on her team, Jake finally decides to act.

Her commanding officer, aware of her childhood as a baseball pitcher, supports her decision, signaling her with a silent command. Consequently, Jake throws a stone, killing him instantly. Later, Amir attempts to do the same to Jake, the second-in-command, but she narrowly escapes and is compelled to leave her comrades behind.

Do Jake and Her Team Succeed in Rescuing the Girls? How?

After Jake opens up to Jane, it fosters greater understanding and trust among the group. Despite the others remaining unaware of this context, Jane’s trust naturally eases tensions. However, betrayal looms in the background.

Jake’s Taliban contact has been secretly working for Amir, alerting him to their location now that they have the Sheik. Nevertheless, Jake devises a last-minute plan. She places the mole’s phone inside a bag of counterfeit money and leaves it in the barn for Amir to find, alongside the Sheik.

In doing so, Jake cleverly sets a tracker that will guide her team to Amir’s new base. Unbeknownst to Amir, he falls for the trap. His intent in freeing the Sheik centers on seeking revenge for a past betrayal.

Meanwhile, while Amir focuses on marrying Badia and plotting the Sheik’s demise, Jake and her team infiltrate the underground complex where Amir’s operations take place.

All the women within the base are shrouded in burkas, allowing the soldiers to blend in and set traps while locating the hostages for the next phase of their mission.

Eventually, Amir realizes that his base has been compromised, prompting his guards to prepare for confrontation. This ignites a fierce clash between Jake’s team and Amir’s men as she strives to liberate the hostages without causing harm.

During the chaos, Badia manages to slip away and reunites with her classmates. As the soldiers assist the girls in their escape—though not without sacrifices—Jake confronts Amir in a climactic showdown.

In the end, Jake brutally kills Amir, slitting his throat and leaving him to choke on his blood. Meanwhile, rescue helicopters arrive just in time to extract the hostages and soldiers.

However, Jake opts for a different escape route, choosing to leave in the truck with Malik. This decision likely signifies her reluctance to return to the States immediately, suggesting she and Malik may continue their fight against groups like Amir’s.

The narrative centers on Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent at LAX whose ordinary day quickly spirals into chaos when he encounters a sinister figure. Stuck in a job that feels stagnant, Ethan’s lack of enthusiasm stems not from a lack of opportunities but from his own disinterest.

However, when his girlfriend, Nora, announces her pregnancy, he realizes he must step up and improve his situation. An unexpected chance arises when he fills in for a colleague, leading him to inspect baggage for boarding.

During this crucial moment, he receives an earpiece instructing him to clear a suspicious bag, and as he uncovers its contents, he desperately attempts to prevent it from being loaded onto the aircraft, often facing unforeseen complications. SPOILERS AHEAD.

Who Hired the Traveler? What Was the Real Plan?

As the Traveler pressures Ethan into allowing the suspicious bag onto the plane, Ethan fears a terrorist attack. However, the Traveler discloses that he operates as a private contractor, not affiliated with any terrorist organization.

His mission is to ensure that the bag gets onboard smoothly. Confused by the implications of sacrificing a multitude of lives, Ethan learns that this act is not random at all.

While Ethan seeks a way out of this predicament, a news report comes to light, in the background, highlighting Congresswoman Grace Turner’s efforts to pass legislation aimed at strengthening the U.S. military’s presence abroad.

This news is particularly beneficial for private defense contractors, as increased military operations necessitate more weaponry.

Backed by these contractors, Turner advocates for her bill, but despite her efforts, it faces considerable opposition. A crisis reveals that moves the perception of the bill’s necessity, creating a lucrative opportunity for private firms.

In a desperate bid for political leverage, lawmakers conclude that a martyr is needed—an important figure whose death would unite them in support of Turner’s bill. The ideal candidate emerges: Grace Turner herself.

However, her assassination must be orchestrated to appear as collateral damage in an unrelated incident, thereby evading scrutiny and implying a foreign adversary’s involvement.

The concept of releasing Novichok gas on the plane surfaces, conveniently directing blame toward Russia. This tragic event would serve to catalyze the bill’s passage, resulting in substantial profits for private enterprises.

Does Ethan Diffuse the Bomb? Is the Traveler Dead?

Upon delving into Ethan’s background, the Traveler mistakenly perceives him as a defeated individual, someone who will follow orders without question.

The Traveler believes coercing Ethan into compliance will be straightforward since he seems apathetic to change. Contrary to these expectations, Ethan surprises the Traveler by embodying resilience and quick thinking, which at the end leads to a successful outcome.

Earlier that day, when Ethan held the Traveler at gunpoint, the villain activated a device in a briefcase that would unleash Novichok, threatening everyone’s lives.

Although Ethan hesitates, the Traveler refuses to disarm the device, asserting his control by instructing Ethan on how to defuse the bomb. This knowledge becomes crucial when the Traveler boards the plane with the explosive.

LAPD detective Elena Cole initially suggests halting the flight, but Ethan counters that this could provoke the Traveler to release the gas. The only way to thwart him is to make him believe his plan is relvealing as intended, while Ethan secretly prepares a counter-strategy.

Earlier, Ethan had switched the hazardous bag for a larger one that wouldn’t fit in the plane’s overhead compartments, ensuring it would end up in the cargo hold.

This clever maneuver distances the Traveler from the bomb, providing Ethan with an opening to neutralize it and avert disaster. Once the flight is cleared for departure, Ethan seizes his chance to access the baggage area.

Upon locating the device, he switches it to manual mode and begins disarming it. Meanwhile, the Traveler becomes aware of Ethan’s actions and confronts him before the bomb is completely defused, resulting in a physical altercation.

Armed with a gun, the Traveler believes he holds the advantage, but Ethan utilizes his surroundings to outmaneuver him. After a fierce struggle, Ethan traps the Traveler in a vacuum-sealed compartment and throws the bomb in after him.

In his desperate attempt to escape, the Traveler shatters the gas container, causing it to release poison that kills him instantly. The sealed environment ensures the gas remains contained, protecting everyone on the plane.

Does Ethan Apply to Police Academy Again? Does He Become a Cop?

Ethan’s journey is underscored by his ambition to join the police force—a dream initially inspired by his father’s wishes and his own aspirations. However, after facing rejection on his first application, his spirit waned, preventing him from trying again.

Nora, however, encourages him to persevere and apply once more, convinced that this time will yield a different outcome. Still, Ethan feels despondent and instead seeks a promotion in a job that fails to ignite his passion.

During discussions with the Traveler, he reveals that his past failure stemmed from dishonesty during a polygraph test regarding witnessing a crime—his father’s theft, which he couldn’t admit.

The fear of repeating his previous failure looms large, dissuading Ethan from reapplying. Yet, by the film’s conclusion, he transforms from a mere applicant into a hero who thwarted a terrorist plot and saved numerous lives.

Detective Elena Cole recognizes his bravery and invites him to seek her out after he recovers from his injuries sustained during the confrontation. She sees his potential, especially after witnessing his courage in action, and expresses her willingness to support him, acknowledging that the force could benefit from someone like him.

In the year following these events, Ethan’s life has developed. He is now a father and returns to the airport—not as a TSA agent but as a traveler waiting for his bag to clear security, overseen by his former colleagues. He and Nora have finally taken the vacation to Tahiti they had long discussed.

The final shot captures Ethan placing his LAPD badge into the scanner tray, signifying his official induction into the police force and the realization of his lifelong dream to serve as a cop.

Three delightful performers have been enlisted for Danny LeGare’s upcoming film! The Cinemaholic confirms that Eric Roberts, Dan Lauria, and Robert Ri’chard will take leading roles in the coming-of-age comedy titled ‘Not My Dog.’ Filming is scheduled to commence in Hartford, Connecticut, on February 14, 2025, and is expected to wrap up by March 14, 2025.

Ri’chard will also serve as a co-producer for the project, which stars Rylie Pennington. Additional cast members include Sal Rendino, Hailey Olints, and Christian Miclette, with LeGare writing the screenplay.

The storyline centers on Bridget (Pennington), a bright 12-year-old girl who prefers the safety of her routine to the chaos of the outside world. When her mother sends her on an errand, Bridget unexpectedly befriends a stray dog she names Nudge.

Unable to shake him off, she embarks on a winding journey through her town, encountering various individuals grappling with their own difficulties. As she interacts with these townsfolk, Bridget begins to develop her understanding of the intricate concepts of friendship, loyalty, and responsibility.

As the story comes in play, Nudge becomes the target of ridicule from the townspeople. Bridget faces the challenge of deciding whether her reasons for wanting to distance herself from Nudge are justified or if her hesitations stem from deeper issues.

Throughout her journey, she experiences the joys of childhood and adolescence while learning about her responsibilities and contemplating the importance of her unexpected friendship with Nudge.

Known for his dramatic roles, Roberts boasts impressive versatility, having portrayed characters like James Munroe in the 2010 action thriller ‘The Expendables’ and Buck in the acclaimed thriller ‘Runaway Train,’ which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

One of his most famous performances was as the mob boss Maroni in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight.’ His extensive filmography also includes roles in Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Inherent Vice,’ Bob Fosse’s biographical drama ‘Star 80,’ and Frank Pierson’s ‘King of the Gypsies.’

Lauria brings comedic experience, best known for playing Jack Arnold, Kevin’s father, in ABC’s beloved series ‘The Wonder Years.’ He has also portrayed Phil Coldshank in the buddy cop comedy ‘Stakeout’ and appeared as Wally in the holiday film ‘Holidate.’ More recently, he took on the role of Democratic Party politician Tip O’Neill in Sean McNamara’s biographical drama ‘Reagan.’

Critically acclaimed for his performances, Ri’chard is recognized for his roles as Damien Carter in the sports drama ‘Coach Carter’ and Arnaz Leroy Ballard in UPN’s sitcom ‘One on One.’

He has also appeared in shows like ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ ‘The Rich & the Ruthless,’ and ‘Empire.’ Most recently, he portrayed Nile in the second season of BET+’s ‘Haus of Vicious.’

A multifaceted writer, director, and producer, LeGare has worked on projects like the thriller ‘Finders Keepers’ and ‘House Rules for Bad Girls,’ which marked his debut in feature-length filmmaking.

He began his directing journey with the short film ‘Even If’ in 2007 and his latest feature is the family drama ‘Spirit of Friendship.’

The director for the highly anticipated adaptation has finally been chosen! According to The Cinemaholic, Linda Mendoza will take the helm of the romantic comedy ‘Relationship Goals,’ which is based on Michael Todd’s 2020 book titled ‘Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex.’

Filming for the project is set to begin in Toronto, Ontario, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, on March 9, 2025. DeVon Franklin is producing the film and has played a key role in transforming the book into a feature film. The screenplay has been penned by Michael Elliot, Cory Tynan, and Laura Lekkos.

The story follows Leah, the first Black woman to hold the position of morning TV showrunner. As her career ascends, she must steer the unexpected return of an ex-lover, who is now vying for her job.

The professional tension escalates further when her former partner introduces an inspirational preacher into the mix. Intriguingly, his bestselling book, ‘Relationship Goals,’ seems to rekindle a spark in his life, potentially reviving the chemistry they once shared.

Mendoza boasts a wealth of experience in the film industry, particularly in television. She is celebrated for her contributions to PBS’ educational series ‘Sesame Street,’ for which she and her fellow directors received the Outstanding Directing for a Preschool, Children’s or Family Viewing Program award at the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards, along with the Outstanding Directing for a Children’s or Young Adult Program award at the 2020 Daytime Emmy Awards.

Additionally, she earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for directing ‘Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer.’ Her impressive portfolio also includes directing work on series such as ‘Ugly Betty,’ ‘Grown-ish,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ and ‘Black-ish.’

‘Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex’ serves as a comprehensive guide to cultivating lasting relationships and fostering intimacy while maintaining a realistic perspective. This manifesto features Todd’s spiritual sermons and heartfelt desire to strengthen connections between couples and individuals seeking love in today’s complicated perspective.

The book presents a variety of strategies to uncover the truths of dating, marriage, and sex, steering clear of unrealistic fantasies. It achieved famous success by remaining on The New York Times’ bestseller list for 13 consecutive weeks.

As the lead pastor of Tulsa’s Transformation Church, Todd is recognized for his candid communication style and his commitment to illustrating God’s transformative work. His teachings and speeches have inspired countless individuals through conferences, church services, and public speaking engagements.

In addition to his spiritual endeavors, he has authored several uplifting books aimed at helping people navigate life’s complexities. Recently, he expanded his literary contributions by releasing a children’s book titled ‘A Cup of Love: Relationship Goals for Kids.’ Beyond his pastoral work, Todd also pursues a career as a musician and producer.