UPDATE: Krysten Ritter, Ryan Hansen On Board For ‘Veronica Mars’ Movie

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Friday June 14, 2013 @ 11:00pm PDT

UPDATE: The latest Veronica Mars alum to join the Rob Thomas’ movie, Ryan Hansen, made the announcement with a choreographed video (watch below).

PREVIOUS: Krysten Ritter today made it official, announcing on Twitter that she also is coming back for Rob Thomas’ Veronica Mars pic. G-G-G-Gia!!!! I’m thrilled to be reprising my role of Gia Goodman in the Veronica Mars movie!!! It’s gonna be very juicy. … This will truly be an awesome shoot, not only because we all get to be reunited (can’t WAIT!) but because of the revolutionary way this all was able to come to life!, she tweeted. Thomas confirmed the news in a note to fans who donated to the Kickstarter project. Ritter will join Kristen Bell, Tina Majorino, Percy Daggs III, Chris Lowell and Francis Capra who have all signed on for the film. 

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Krysten Ritter Joins Tim Burton’s ‘Big Eyes’

Mike Fleming

EXCLUSIVE: Krysten Ritter has joined Christoph Waltz and Amy Adams in Big Eyes. The Tim Burton-directed film is about Margaret and Walter Keane, the married couple whose paintings of large-eyed children became one of the first … Read More »

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Zach Cregger Joins NBC’s ‘Assistance’, Frances Fisher Boards ABC’s ‘The Returned’

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Friday March 1, 2013 @ 8:15pm PST
Nellie Andreeva

EXCLUSIVE: Guys With KidsZach Cregger is set to co-star opposite Krysten Ritter in NBC‘s single-camera comedy pilot Assistance, from Gary Sanchez Prods. and Universal TV. Written by Leslye Headland, Assistance centers on Nora … Read More »

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Krysten Ritter To Star In, Produce NBC Pilot ‘Assistance’; Inks First-Look Uni TV Deal

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Friday February 15, 2013 @ 4:45pm PST
Nellie Andreeva

Krysten Ritter is eying a quick return to primetime. The star of ABC’s recently cancelled Don’t Trust The B—- In Apt. 23 has been tapped as the lead of NBC‘s single-camera comedy pilot Assistance, from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay’s Gary Sanchez Prods and Universal TV. Ritter also will serve as a producer on the project, written by Leslye Headland. Additionally, I’ve learned that Ritter, who was hotly pursued for comedy pilots the moment she became available last month, has signed a first-look deal with Universal TV. Read More »

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PILOT SEASON: Which Actors Are Getting The Most Offers

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Monday February 11, 2013 @ 3:39pm PST
Nellie Andreeva

Jason IsaacsRose ByrneThe annual courtship known as chasing name actors for network pilots is in full force. So far, Rose Byrne, Jason Isaacs, … Read More »

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Krysten Ritter/Eric Garcia Drama ‘Finishing School For Boys’ Gets Pilot Order At MTV

Nellie Andreeva

EXCLUSIVE: MTV has handed a pilot pickup to Cassandra French’s Finishing School For Boys, a drama from actress Krysten Ritter and writer Eric Garcia based on Garcia’s novel of the same name. Garcia (Matchstick Men) wrote the adaptation, described as … Read More »

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MTV Buys Krysten Ritter/Eric Garcia Drama, USA Buys Richard Murphy Dramedy

By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Thursday October 6, 2011 @ 4:00am PDT
Nellie Andreeva

Krysten Ritter, star of ABC’s upcoming  comedy series Apartment 23, has sold her first TV project as a producer, the hourlong drama Cassandra French’s Finishing School For Boys based on Eric Garcia’s novel of the same name. Garcia (Matchstick Men) … Read More »

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ARC And XLrator Acquire Rock ‘N Roll Comedy ‘Killing Bono’

Mike Fleming

EXCLUSIVE: ARC Entertainment and XLrator Media have teamed to acquire North American distribution rights to the rock and roll comedy Killing Bono, which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival. They plan a VOD release in October and a theatrical … Read More »

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Krysten Ritter Set For Title Role In ABC’ ‘Don’t Trust The Bitch’ Comedy Pilot

Nellie Andreeva

EXCLUSIVE: Krysten Ritter, who has been among the most sought-after actresses this pilot season with multiple offers, will play the lead in ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot Don’t Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23 (working title), which is directed … Read More »

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