Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer are in negotiations to star in Netflix's new superhero comedy 'Thunder Force' helmed by Melissa's husband Ben Falcone
Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer are in talks for 'Thunder Force'. The stars are reportedly in negotiations with comics creator Mark Millar for Netflix's new superhero comedy helmed by McCarthy's husband Ben Falcone, who also wrote the script. Although plot details are being kept under wraps, according to Deadline the film will see Melissa, 48, and Octavia, 46, receiving special powers and using them in hilarious ways and the picture will be produced by Marc Platt, Falcone and McCarthy. 'Bridesmaids' star McCarthy is coming off a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' whilst Spencer recently acted as executive producer on 'Green Book' which won Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. (more)