"Beam me up Scotty"

Star Trek caretakers Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth are producing a biopic on Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. Apart from his extensive television credits, Gene Roddenberry also served as producer on "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" and "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier".

La Doña

Actress Eiza González and director Matthew Heineman  have partnered with the estate of the iconic Mexican film star Maria Felix to bring her story to life. González will portray Felix and also produce the film alongside Dana Harris and Nicole King for Linden Entertainment. 

Bernie Mac biopic 

Bernie Mac’s “Soul Men” co-star John Legend has partnered with his estate to produce a biopic of the late comedian. Among the early contenders for the lead role is Aldis Hodge, who is said to be favoured by Mac’s daughter Je’Niece McCullough.