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Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I'm your host NikhilSizzling news first up, Jamie Dornan joins Gal Gadot for Netflix film Heart of StoneThe upcoming Netflix spy thriller, Heart of Stone, has cast Jamie Dornan who recently played a pivotal role in Kenneth Branagh’s critically acclaimed film Belfast. Dornan, who shot to fame with the divisive film 50 Shades of Grey, will be joined by Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot in the film directed by Tom Harper.Amitabh Bachchan film Jhund announces release dateThe upcoming biopic, Jhund,  about social worker Vijay Barse starring Amitabh Bachchan is set to hit theatres on March 4 later this year. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, the story revolves around Barse who forms an organization called Slum Soccer, to help children living on the streets.  Through football, the retired PE teacher shows them a new path, away from crime and drug addiction.Ali Wong to feature in Netflix stand-up specialAli Wong will have a new Netflix stand-up special, the streaming platform recently announced. Titled Don Wong, it will premiere on Valentine’s Day, February 14. This is the comedienne turned actress’ third stand-up routine after Ali Wong: Baby Cobra (2016) and 2018’s Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife. Wong was also the lead in Netflix’s 2019 romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe, and will also feature in the soon-to-released show Beef.Mohan Babu, Srikanth’s political thriller Son of India to release on February 18Son of India, Mohan Babu’s political thriller, is scheduled to hit theatres on February 18, the makers announced on social media. A Diamond Ratna Babu directorial, The film has been backed by Vishnu Manchu. The cast includes actors like Srikanth, Pragya Jaiswal, Vennela Kishore, Ravi Prakash among others.Dear Edward series at works at Apple TVApple TV has greenlit a new series based on Ann Napolitano’s novel Dear Edward, which will be helmed by Jason Katims. The show of the same name will center around a young boy named Edward who is the only survivor of a devastating plane crash that claimed the life of his family members. It’s roped in The White Lotus actor Connie Britton, Orange is the New Black star Taylor Schilling and Wonka’s Colin O’Brien.Stephen King’s Billy Summers to get series adaptationStephen King’s bestselling novel Billy Summers is getting a limited series adaptation from JJ Abrams; Bad Robot. The series is likely to have 10 episodes and will be directed by Ed Zwick. Zwick will also adapt the novel along with Marshall Herskovitz. The novel recounts the story of a hitman called Billy Summers who is planning to take up one last project before retiring from the life of contract killing. Well, that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho.