Eric Roth Boards Indie 'The Present Times' as Executive Producer

Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth has joined *The Present Times* as executive producer, Variety reported. Roth's credits span *Forrest Gump* to *Dune: Part Two*. Andrew Upton, co-owner of Dirty Films with Cate Blanchett, also boards the London-set third feature from writer-director Noah Stratton-Twine, which wrapped photography in May. No distribution deal is announced; the film targets a festival run.