ATLwood: HBO picks up 'Brothers in Atlanta' pilot

• Chris Mihal

Filming Updates:

>> Looks like Jaden Smith and Maya Rudolph will spend some time in ATL this spring. The two stars are part of the cast for HBO's comedy pilot "Brothers in Atlanta" from "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" team Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin. THR has the details.

>>Ben Affleck's The Accountant has been shooting in Bishop, Ga., all week.

Sightings:

>> Nikki Reed was seen jogging in ATL, giant engagement rock from "The Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder on deck.

>> Selena Gomez sighting Part I: Per spies, "Selena Gomez and rumored new boyfriend DJ Zedd were spotted grabbing a bite to eat at STK Atlanta with Zac Efron and his girlfriend Sami Miro and some of their background dancers. The group dined on shellfish platters, scallops, lil’ BRGs and fish. Effron was also spotted drinking Patron while Gomez sipped on Jameson on the rocks. Zac and the group graciously declined photo requests from two attractive mothers who said their children owned all the High School Musicals. Selena and Zedd - who have been fueling rumors of their relationship via social media, were seen leaving together."

>> Selena Gomez sighting part II:

Castings:

>> Speaking of The Accountant, the film is looking for extras.

>> Do you know of any "courageous singles in search of their soulmates" ?

Miscellany:

>> ICYMI: Rain Pryor spoke to CL scribe Rodney Carmichael about why she's not looking forward to a Richard Pryor biopic.

>> "Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta" star Benzino tried to bring a 9MM handgun on a plane. So yeah, security was having none of that.

>> ICYMI II: The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival kicked off this week, and CL's Kate Douds has a breakdown of all the forthcoming highlights.

>> ICYMI III: Film critic Curt Holman's roundup of this year' Oscar Shorts program at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema.

Have any tips? Sightings? Encounters? Pictures? Filming news? We need 'em! Drop me a line: gavin.godfrey@creativeloafing.com; or send me a tweet at @WriteGavinWrite. Don't forget to use the hashtag #ATLwood.