Joseph Gordon-Levitt has dropped out of a movie adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "Sandman," saying he and the studio don't see "eye to eye" on the project.
In a message posted Saturday on Facebook, Gordon-Levitt said he was pulling out after several years of development because New Line Cinema has a different idea about "what makes 'Sandman' special." Warner Bros. recently shifted the film to its subsidiary New Line. "Conjuring 2" screenwriter Eric Heisserer was also brought in.
Gordon-Levitt had been set to direct and star in the DC Comics title.
Gaiman, an executive producer of the film, tweeted that his respect for the actor-director is "undiminished." The author added that he has little control over the film's production.
New Line didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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