Margot Robbie will reportedly have a supporting role in the film.
Martin Campbell previously directed GoldenEye and Casino Royale.
Johnny Depp will attend the festival to accept his honour.
Coyote Blue is set to turn Brown into a leading action star.
Rihanna was supposed to play herself and sing a duet with a puppet.
Paolo Sorrentino is reportedly attached to direct.
Alan Cumming is currently promoting Apple TV+ musical comedy Schmigadoon.
David Lowery loves Steven Spielberg's much-maligned Peter Pan adaptation, Hook.
The forthcoming horror film features Thomasin McKenzie in a role initially earmarked for Anya Taylor-Joy.
LeBron James is becoming a real player in Hollywood.
Margot Robbie and John Cena have received praise from their The Suicide Squad director.
Meryl Streep and Joaquin Phoenix are among previous recipients of the award.
