| 112 min Netflix is developing a 'Watergate' series with writer Matt Charman and George Clooney to direct. Deadline reports that George Clooney and Netflix will team-up for a limited series covering the earth-shattering Watergate scandal. Matt Charman, who co-wrote the Oscar-nominated “Bridge of Spies” with Joel and Ethan Coen, will serve as the series writer, with Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures and Sonar Entertainment producing. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. This rollicking reboot of the Norman Lear sitcom that originally aired from 1975-1984 is getting its second season on Netflix. became the question on everyone's mind. Matt Charman, Oscar-nominated for Bridge of Spies, will once again dive into American history for Watergate. Netflix finally broke down and decided to stop trying to make "fetch" happen. Netflix is developing an eight-part limited series about the Watergate scandal from executive producer George Clooney, TheWrap has learned. The intriguing format will see each episode devoted to a different Watergate figure, creating a tapestry of conflicting perspectives a la the classic film Rashomon. ABC also briefly flirted with the idea of doing an event series based on the Watergate scandal last year, based on the book “The Nixon Defense: What He Knew and When He Knew It,” by then-White House Counsel John Dean. This marks the second foray into television for Clooney and Smokehouse in recent months. "What did the president know and when did he know it?" Available Jan. 19: "Grace and Frankie" Season 4. Eight-part series to be penned by “Bridge of Spies” writer Matt Charman. His favorite actors include Greta Garbo, Humphrey Bogart, Robert Mitchum, Cate Blanchett, Groucho Marx and Richard Burton. Also Read: 'Love' to End With Season 3 on Netflix. Watergate dominated news for months, as Congress probed the White House's efforts to cover up their involvement in the break-in. Deadline reports that George Clooney and Netflix will team-up for a limited series covering the earth-shattering Watergate scandal. Did the Oompa Loompas freak you out as a child? Available Jan. 26: "One Day at a Time" Season 2. His hobbies include eating Doritos, playing Atari games, avoiding eye contact and drinking excessive amounts of coffee. The first big film about the scandal All the President's Men came out in 1976. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto both won Oscars for their performance in this 2014 film about HIV-AIDS healthcare struggles and an unlikely friendship. Charman, who co-wrote th… A limited series exploring the Watergate scandal is currently in the works at Netflix from Matt Charman, George Clooney, and Grant Heslov, Variety has learned from sources. Charman, who received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the “Bridge of Spies” screenplay, is also attached to produce the World War II action movie “Liberty Road.” In addition, he is executive producing MGM’s Adolf Eichmann story “Operation Finale,” starring Ben Kingsley and Oscar Isaac. Here are our highlights for January on Netflix, from original programming to freshly added film titles. 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Despite the fact this film flaunts one of Tom Hanks' most recognizable roles ever, Netflix is shouting, "run Forrest, run!". Available Jan. 1: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". Related: George Clooney Says Suburbicon Isn’t Really a Comedy. The intriguing format will see each episode devoted to a different Watergate figure, creating a tapestry of conflicting perspectives a la the classic film Rashomon. Well, Netflix has your Golden Ticket to the magical (and creepy) candy-filled world of Willy Wonka on the first of the year. Here's the complete list of what's coming to and leaving Netflix in January. The episodes of that series were co-written by Luke Davies and David Michôd, who will also executive produce. With Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jack Warden, Martin Balsam. Let's hope his Watergate comes closer to Good Night, and Good Luck. The 2018 documentary event "Watergate" airs on the History Channel. A limited series exploring the Watergate scandal is currently in the works at Netflix from Matt Charman, George Clooney, and Grant Heslov, Variety has learned from sources. Ron Howard later turned his gaze on Richard Nixon for 2008's Frost/Nixon, about a series of legendary interviews with the disgraced president. This Ultra-Rare Patek Philippe World Timer Sold For $5.5 Million at Phillips’s Geneva Auction, Google Steers Into DOJ Antitrust Suit Ahead of a Potential Biden White House, 50 of the Best Beauty Gift Sets And Stocking Stuffers Everyone Will Love. This movie is the reason "crashing a wedding" is on everyone's Tindr bucket list and why some wedding crashing was featured on "The Bachelor" that one time. Charman is repped by CAA and Michael McCoy in the UK, Jeffrey Silver, and attorneys Gretchen Rush and Dan Fox. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Why Is 'Saturday Night Live' Suddenly Booking So Many Older Rock Bands? Clooney will star in the role of Colonel Cathcart. 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With Douglas Hodge, Stewart Alexander, Richard Ben-Veniste, Russell Bentley. The series will run for eight episodes. More: George Clooney Says Oscars Not To Blame For Hollywood Diversity Issues. The series will run for eight episodes. Why, oh why, are the television gods taking "Lost" away from us? In November, it was revealed that Clooney is attached to star in and direct a limited series adaptation of the novel “Catch 22” from Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. 2017 saw the release of Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House about the whistleblower, dubbed "Deep Throat," who fed information to Woodward and Bernstein. All the President's Men is a 1976 American political biographical drama film about the Watergate scandal, which brought down the presidency of Richard M. Nixon.Directed by Alan J. Pakula with a screenplay by William Goldman, it is based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post. Facing impeachment, Richard Nixon finally resigned, ending our "long national nightmare" in the words of his successor Gerald Ford. Nixon's downfall received satirical treatment in Dick, starring Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst as Nixon admirers disillusioned by his lies. The Mandalorian: Why Hasn't Boba Fett Already Tried To Reclaim His Armor? His all-time favorite movie critics are Pauline Kael, Manny Farber and of course himself. Patient compendium drawing from 3400 hours of audio tapes, archival footage, declassified documents, et al, weaves a rich texture of understanding, particularly effective in flashbacks from their current day selves to their Watergate-era roles for such stalwarts as Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward and John Dean. Actor/director George Clooney and Bridge of Spies writer Matt Charman will develop the limited series Watergate for Netflix. The series is being eyed for an early 2018 shoot. Movies have tackled Watergate before. We're writing a song called "Netflix Drop-Out.". Charman, who co-wrote the screenplay for the Oscar-winning Steven Spielberg film “Bridge of Spies” with Joel and Ethan Coen, will serve as the writer on the eight-part limited series, which will delve into the stories of certain key figures in the infamous scandal. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Richard Brown and Steve Golin will executive produce for Anonymous Content along with Clooney and Heslov under their Smokehouse Pictures banner. Centered on reporters Woodward and Bernstein, the film was a big inspiration for 2015's Best Picture winner Spotlight. He currently resides wherever his head happens to lie. Sonar inked a first look deal with Clooney and Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures last year. Your favorite little alien is phoning home for real this time. The show that paved the way for fan-theory rabbit holes is leaving Jan. 4, so binge as much as you can in the next few weeks. This expands Clooney's partnership with Netflix, which will also see him directing and starring in the series Catch-22 based on Joseph Heller's novel, a role that marks his return to TV after a legendary run on NBC's ER. Plus, what to re-watch before it leaves Netflix. 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Get the details on how to watch it online via cable-free live streaming services. Seth Rogen will play Cronkite in Newsflash, a completely separate movie about the JFK assassination. To continue reading for free, provide your email below. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Netflix is developing an eight-part limited series about the Watergate scandal from executive producer George Clooney, TheWrap has learned. The ensuing investigation implicated several high-ranking member’s of President Richard Nixon’s administration, culminating in Nixon’s resignation in 1974. How will their titular friendship weather challenges brought on by this new addition? The Watergate scandal began in June 1972 when five men were arrested for breaking into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C. The Watergate scandal centered around a 1972 break in at the Democratic National Committee offices, located at the Watergate building in Washington D.C. Back in November, Paramount Television and Anonymous Content announced they were in development on a limited-series adaptation of “Catch-22,” the 1961 satirical novel by Joseph Heller. Sonar Entertainment will produce. Gayle King Talks Wild Election Night: ‘I Slept in My Clothes and My Spanx’, Rob Lowe Downsizes to 1970s Montecito Fixer-Upper. This mark’s Clooney and Smokehouse’s second limited series announced in as many months. With the Nixon era Pentagon Papers controversy back on the public's mind thanks to Spielberg's The Post, Watergate is the next logical place to go. How Many Electoral College Votes Will Joe Biden Win? George Clooney's love of history became evident in his directorial effort Good Night, and Good Luck about newsman Edward R. Murrow. Cry to the cutest relationship between an extra-terrestrial and a kid one more time before Spielberg's classic leaves the platform on the first of the month. Charman recently reteamed with Spielberg and “Bridge of Spies” producer Marc Platt to develop a feature on legendary newscaster Walter Kronkite. Lisa Kudrow joins the cast as third wheel Sheree for the fourth season of the Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin comedy. Clooney unfortunately stumbled with his later historical films Leatherheads and The Monuments Men. "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation. It's hilarious, and perfect for watching with your pals during your post-New Year's Eve hangover. Dan Zinski is a freelance writer currently contributing to Screen Rant on a regular basis. Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon's closest aides - and convicted Watergate conspirators - offer a surprising and intimate new look into his Presidency. Sandy and Danny rode off into the sunset in their flying car, and are continuing to fly right off the Netflix screen. The scandal began in 1972 after five men were caught breaking into the DNC HQ at the Watergate hotel. The subsequent investigation revealed a cover up initiated by high-ranking White House officials that eventually forced the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974. Smokehouse is repped by CAA.