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Charles Melton Is in Negotiations to Join Matt Damon and Sandra Oh on Daniels Film Set at Universal, Deadline Reports
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Charles Melton Is in Negotiations to Join Matt Damon and Sandra Oh on Daniels Film Set at Universal, Deadline Reports

The untitled project from Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as the Daniels, is set to be written and directed by the duo, with Universal declining to comment on casting details.

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Charles Melton has joined the casting discussions for an untitled Daniels project photographed on the Universal lot, according to an exclusive report from Deadline published June 18, 2026. The report says Melton, who has been credited with appearing in the film Beef, is in negotiations to join Matt Damon and Sandra Oh in the film’s latest ensemble addition.

Deadline reports that the picture is an “event” film, without providing a title or release date. It also identifies the filmmaking team as Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the Daniels, who are expected to write and direct the production, according to the report’s sources.

The Deadline story describes Melton’s participation as being in negotiations at the time of publication, indicating that a final cast lineup had not been confirmed. It also notes that Universal had no comment on the casting developments.

Matt Damon and Sandra Oh are listed by Deadline as part of the core cast for the untitled Daniels project. The report does not attribute any statements from Damon, Oh, or Melton to the casting discussions, and it does not provide details on their characters or the production’s plot.

Deadline’s report ties the project’s current casting activity to the Universal shoot and to images that circulated from the set, including a photo included with the article showing Damon and Melton. The caption and image credit for that photograph are attributed to Deadline.

A separate question for audiences and industry observers is timing. Deadline does not specify when principal photography began, how long the Universal shoot will last, or when the company expects to announce confirmed casting, only that Melton’s involvement is at the negotiations stage as of June 18, 2026.

Universal’s lack of comment means industry watchers are left to track official announcements for confirmation of the final cast and any production updates. Until such details are released by Universal or by the filmmakers’ representatives, the only concrete status on Melton’s involvement remains the negotiations description reported by Deadline.

Why It Matters

  • Casting changes at a major studio production can affect production planning, contracts, and downstream marketing timelines for the film’s eventual release.
  • Because Melton’s participation is described as negotiations, a definitive confirmation may require an official announcement from the studio or filmmakers, affecting how the public and trade press track the project’s lineup.
  • The Daniels’ decision to recruit a specific ensemble can shape how the film is positioned as an “event” title, with knock-on effects for distribution planning at Universal.
  • Universal’s decision not to comment on casting underscores that final approvals and agreements are not publicly finalized as of the report date, limiting what can be verified in the open record.
  • For audiences, the main near-term update will be any official confirmation of the cast and any title, as the production is currently described without those specifics.

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Key Facts

  • Deadline reports on June 18, 2026 that Charles Melton is in negotiations to join an untitled Daniels project at Universal.
  • The report says Matt Damon and Sandra Oh are already attached to the film.
  • The Daniels, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, are expected to write and direct the project.
  • Deadline characterizes the film as an “event” picture and does not provide a title or release date.
  • Universal declined to comment on casting details, according to Deadline.
  • A photo included with the Deadline report shows Charles Melton with Matt Damon from the set at Universal, according to the article’s caption and credit.