TMZ.com

A new "Charlie’s Angels" film is in the works ... but despite online casting rumors and wishes -- which include the return of Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu -- it'll be a while before the sexy spy trio is picked for their assignment.

Here's the deal ... it was reported over the weekend that a new iteration of the popular franchise is underway at Sony ... and of course, fans went bonkers over who should be in the starring roles.

A source with knowledge tells TMZ ... it's way too early to talk casting since the project is in early development -- and the script is still being written by Pete Chiarelli, whose credits include "Crazy Rich Asians," "The Proposal," and "Now You See Me 2."

Michael Jackson's entire trajectory may have shifted in just 30 seconds ... in a theory posited by our new documentary 'Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal Seconds.'

In the doc, we reveal shocking, never-before-seen footage of the infamous fire that engulfed the King of Pop's head on a commercial set in 1984. The tragic event left MJ with severe third-degree burns and led to his obsession with plastic surgery, a severe narcotics addiction ... and eventually his untimely death.

American star Karen Duffy was in her early 30s when she played the killer criminal J.P. Shay -- who is hunting down the briefcase filled with ransom money -- in the 1994 classic "Dumb and Dumber."

Karen Duffy was amongst a stellar cast including Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas, Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne, Lauren Holly as Mary Swanson, and Mike Starr as J.P. Shay's gassy accomplice Joe Mentalino.

Cynthia Erivo is clearing the air after months of online speculation that she and Ariana Grande were secretly more than just Wicked co-stars.

During the press tour for Wicked, fans dissected every emotional interview as well as each lingering hug and hand hold between the two ... with some social media users insisting their bond looked romantic.

In a recent interview, Cynthia addressed what she called a "strange fascination" with their friendship, explaining that some people struggled to understand how two women could be deeply close without it turning into a love story. She made clear there was no secret relationship ... just a genuine connection forged while bringing Elphaba and Glinda to life.

Margot Robbie's looks over the years have soared to new Heights!

Here is a 23-year-old version of the blonde starlet at "The Wolf Of Wall Street" premiere in NYC back in 2013 (left). This was her breakout role, playing "Naomi" alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

And, 16 years later, Margot wowed the crowd in a custom Dilara Findikoglu sheer corseted gown at last week's "Wuthering Heights" premiere in London (right).

We know she nailed her role as "Barbie," but the question here is: Good Genes or Good Docs?!

This actor from across the pond has starred in -- and even written -- some of the biggest hit films of the 21st century ... but, can you guess who he is without seeing his face?

It wasn't mission impossible to get this star to talk to us back in 2015 outside celebrity hot spot Craig's ... and, he talked all about grooming for the modern man -- including whether a dude would end up in some hot fuzz for getting a "Boy-zilian"

"Silence of the Lambs" totally missed the mark when it came to handling gender identity onscreen ... so says one of the movie's biggest stars.

Ted Levine -- the actor who played Buffalo Bill in the hit 1991 film -- finally addressed the controversy surrounding his character in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

If you haven't seen the movie, Buffalo Bill is a serial killer who flays women and wears their skin over his own ... which, in more recent years, many have claimed makes the character an unflattering portrayal of transgender or gender nonconforming people.

Welsh actor Rhys Ifans was in his early 30s when he played Spike -- the socially awkward flatmate, championing for his roommate to confess his love to an A-list actress -- in the 1999 rom-com classic "Notting Hill."

Rhys was amongst Hollywood's biggest actors, like Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. American actress Mischa Barton also made a cameo ...

Eva Longoria leaned on a trusted friend while assembling the cast of Netflix's "The Fifth Wheel" ... tapping Brooks Nader for a role in the Netflix comedy.

Production sources tell TMZ ... it was Eva who personally asked Brooks to be part of the female-driven film. The two have been friends for a few years, and Eva believed Brooks would be a strong fit for the project.

We're told there were no shortcuts, and Brooks still came in and read for the role like any other actress. She auditioned, impressed, and landed the part.

We got photos of Brooks on set in Pasadena Wednesday, deep in filming. Our production sources say she's not just popping in for a cameo ... she's playing a meaty role with multiple speaking scenes.

Lewis Pullman has been walking the nepo baby tightrope perfectly ... admitting he couldn't achieve everything he did on his own -- but, he has been taking pride in building a name for himself.

We ran into the actor at LAX Tuesday ... and we asked him about him drawing even more buzz than his famous father, Bill Pullman.

Check out the clip to see for yourself ... you can tell it means a lot for him to hear the praise after appearing in several well-received projects -- like "Thunderbolts*," "The Testament of Ann Lee," "Outer Range" and "Lessons in Chemistry" over the last few years.

Actor Bud Cort, who starred in movies and TV for decades, has died.

Cort had many credits, beginning in television and movies in the late 1960s, and working steadily into the 21st century.

Cort starred in the films "Harold and Maude" and "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou," and was featured in "Coyote Ugly" and "M*A*S*H" among many others.

He had a notable role in the TV show "Arrested Development." Most recently, he was the voice of The King in 2015's animated movie "The Little Prince."

Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka -- who played Miss Mann in "Scary Movie" -- died from heart and circulation issues ... TMZ has learned.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner listed Jayne's immediate cause of death as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease complicated by left femoral fracture.

The M.E. says chronic alcohol use was a contributing factor in her death ... and they say her death was an accident.

Big names like Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, and Kate Hudson showed up and showed out at the Beverly Hilton in L.A. Tuesday morning ... turning the daytime 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon into a full-blown fashion flex!

The men came suited, booted, and dangerously handsome ... with Jacob Elordi and Leonardo DiCaprio leading the pack like it was a red carpet rehearsal.

Emma Stone was back in familiar territory, while other heavy hitters like Elle Fanning and Michael B. Jordan also pulled up, proving awards season is already in full swing.

Blake Garrett -- best known for his role in "How to Eat Fried Worms" -- has died at age 33 ... TMZ has learned.

Blake's mom, Carol Garrett, tells TMZ ... the former child star passed away Sunday. She says the family is still awaiting the autopsy results from the medical examiner to determine an official cause of death.

She tells us Blake went to the emergency room last week in Oklahoma after experiencing intense pain and was later diagnosed with shingles. Carol adds Blake may have self-medicated to cope with the pain from the viral infection, and she believes his death could have been a tragic accident.

It was a mini 'Great Gatsby' reunion in San Francisco, California, this weekend ... the motley crew's most prominent members were snapped getting down on the dance floor of a Super Bowl party Saturday.

You gotta see this video ... Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire went absolutely nuts for Ice Cube at Raising Cane's private Super Bowl party last night.

We're not sure the last time we've seen Leo let loose this much in public!

Lots of comedians make their way in bars and smoky clubs, but some shoot right to the top with movies and arena tours, and stay there ... can you guess who this A-list comedian is?

We ran into this funnyman in 2024 in L.A. ... he must've had something really important come up ... because he kept his phone glued to his ear!