Flemish director Lukas Dhont, who was Oscar nominated for 2023 Cannes winner “Close,” is reteaming with co-writer Angelo Tijssens on “Coward,” whose plot details have not yet been disclosed (via Screen). Dhont won the Caméra d'Or at Cannes in 2018 for “Girl,” and went on to garner acclaim for 2022’s “Close.”
The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.