Joseph Shirley (The Book of Boba Fett, Fairfax, Bad Trip, The Mysterious Benedict Society) has been tapped to score the upcoming sports drama Creed III. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Michael B. Jordan who also reprises his role of the title character. Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad also return to star in the movie and are joined by new cast member Jonathan Majors who will portray Adonis’ new adversary, Anderson Dame.
Category: Film Scoring Assignments
John Paesano Scoring Disney+’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules’
John Paesano (The Maze Runner, Daredevil, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, Cheaper by the Dozen) is returning as the composer of the upcoming Disney+ animated movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. The film is directed by Luke Cormican and features the voices of Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, Chris Diamantopoulos, Edward Asner, Erica Cerra and Hunter Dillon. The animated feature is based on the second book in Jeff Kinney’s bestselling book series and focuses on Greg Heffley’s complicated relationship with older brother Rodrick, a lazy and undisciplined high school student who spends way too much time practicing with his rock band.
Rory Kennedy’s ‘The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari’ to Feature Music by Steve Mazzaro & Hans Zimmer
Steve Mazzaro (The Boss Baby, Army of Thieves, The Rhythm Section) & Hans Zimmer (Inception, The Lion King, Dune, The Dark Knight, Gladiator) have teamed up to compose the music for the upcoming Netflix original documentary The Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari. The film is directed by Rory Kennedy (Last Days in Vietnam, Ethel) and tracks the minute-by-minute unfolding of the tragic volcanic eruption off the coast of New Zealand in 2019, when a sightseeing day-trip to a remote volcanic island left 47 tourists and guides trapped in the epicenter of a boiling pyroclastic surge of toxic dust and ash.
Tom Howe Scoring Claire Scanlon’s ‘The People We Hate at the Wedding’
Tom Howe (Ted Lasso, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, Early Man, Professor Marston & the Wonder Women) has composed the original music for the upcoming comedy The People We Hate at the Wedding. The film is directed by Claire Scanlon (Set It Up) and stars Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, Ben Platt, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Dustin Milligan, Karan Soni, Isaach De Bankolé, Tony Goldwyn, Jorma Taccone, Julian Ovenden and John McMillan. The movie follows two dysfunctional American siblings and their their ever-optimistic mom who are invited to the British wedding of their estranged half-sister as a chance for them to reconnect as adults.
Lorne Balfe to Score Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Argylle’
Lorne Balfe (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Black Widow, Top Gun: Maverick, Bad Boys for Life, The LEGO Batman Movie) has been tapped to score the upcoming spy thriller Argylle. The film is directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman, X-Men: First Class, Kick-Ass) and stars Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bryan Cranston, John Cena, Catherine O’Hara, Dua Lipa (who is reportedly also providing music for the project), Ariana DeBose and Samuel L. Jackson. The movie follows the globe-trotting adventures of the titular super-spy across the U.S., London and other exotic locations.
Brian Tyler to Score Illumination Entertainment’s ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
Brian Tyler (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Fast & Furious, Iron Man 3, Yellowstone) has been hired to score the upcoming animated feature The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film is directed by Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic (Teen Titans Go!) and stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike. Matthew Fogel (The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Minions: The Rise of Gru).
Dominic Lewis Scoring Tommy Wirkola’s ‘Violent Night’
Dominic Lewis (The Man in the High Castle, Peter Rabbit, Money Monster, The King’s Man, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween) has recently been scoring the upcoming action comedy Violent Night. The film is directed by Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow) and stars David Harbour, John Leguizamo and Beverly D’Angelo. The movie follows a wealthy family whose home gets invaded by a group of mercenaries on Christmas Eve. Pat Casey & Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog) wrote the screenplay.
Nathan Lanier Scoring Netflix’s ‘Falling for Christmas’
Nathan Lanier (Jem and the Holograms, Home Before Dark, Max Steel, Justin Bieber’s Believe) has composed the original score for the upcoming Netflix original film Falling for Christmas. The movie is directed by Janeen Damian and stars Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, George Young, Jack Wagner, Olivia Perez, Chase Ramsey, Sean J. Dillingham and Antonio D. Charity. The romantic comedy follows a spoiled heiress who – after losing her memory in a skiing accident – lands in the cozy care of a down-on-his-luck widower and his daughter at Christmastime.
Carter Burwell Scoring Damián Szifron’s ‘Misanthrope’
Carter Burwell (Fargo,True Grit, Carol, Twilight, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) has composed the original music for the upcoming thriller Misanthrope. The film is directed by Damián Szifron (Wild Tales, On Probation) and stars Shailene Woodley, Ben Mendelsohn and Jovan Adepo. The movie follows a talented, but troubled cop, who is recruited by the FBI to help profile and track down a mass murderer.
Roger O’Donnell Scoring Darren Le Gallo’s ‘Sam & Kate’
Roger O’Donnell (of The Cure) has made his feature film scoring debut on the upcoming comedy drama Sam & Kate. The film is written and directed by Darren Le Gallo and stars Dustin Hoffman, Sissy Spacek, Jake Hoffman and Schuyler Fisk. The movie follows a man who has returned home to take care of his ailing larger-than-life father, when he falls for a local woman while his father falls for her mom.