Charles Melton is reportedly joining Matt Damon and Sandra Oh in the upcoming untitled event film from filmmaking duo Daniels for Universal Pictures. According to Deadline, the Beef actor is in negotiations to join the highly secretive project, which will be written and directed by Daniels, the creative team behind Everything Everywhere All at Once. Universal Pictures has not commented on the casting news.
Project Details
Details about the upcoming Universal film remain under wraps, with plot information and character details being kept confidential. The project is being produced by Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, and Jonathan Wang through their production company Playgrounds as part of their overall deal with Universal. The untitled Daniels event movie is currently scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 19, 2027. Universal executives Sara Scott and Jacqueline Garell are overseeing development of the project for the studio.
Charles Melton's Rising Stardom
Melton has recently gained major recognition for his performance in Netflix's limited series Beef, which also starred Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, Oscar Isaac, and Carey Mulligan. His role received widespread critical praise and increased attention around his upcoming projects. On the film side, Melton recently appeared in Her Private Hell, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The actor is also known for roles in Riverdale and other major projects that helped establish him as one of Hollywood's rising stars.
Daniels' Next Big Collaboration
The upcoming Daniels project marks another major collaboration for Universal and the acclaimed directing duo, who previously achieved global success with Everything Everywhere All at Once. Fans are expected to learn more about the film's storyline and additional casting details as production moves closer.
