Key Takeaways:
– The eagerly awaited ‘The Devil in the White City' series is still in progress, reassures producer.
– Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, and Jennifer Davisson are confirmed to remain involved in the project.
– Keanu Reeves and Todd Field were initially included but dropped out last year.
– The series was originally a feature film but is now being developed into an eight-episode limited series.
– Scorsese's next venture might be a movie about Jesus Christ.
Hey there! It turns out that the much-anticipated series based on Erik Larson's book ‘The Devil in the White City' is not off the table just yet. It's been quite a journey, with many twists and turns. Let's delve into the details.
Busting the Myths
Many of us were disappointed when we heard that streaming platform Hulu put the plug on this exciting project. But guess what? The news isn't correct. Stacey Sher, the producer, debunked this rumor in a conversation with Deadline, stating she is ‘still involved' and that the project is ‘never far from her mind'. The tenacity of Sher is certainly encouraging. She also stated that Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, and Jennifer Davisson are still linked to the project. Now that's something to rejoice over!
The Story Behind ‘The Devil in White City'
The series will follow the thrilling tale of Daniel H. Burnham, an ambitious architect who aimed to make a mark with the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Alongside him is Dr. H. Holmes, regarded as America's first modern serial killer, and the man who built the chilling ‘Murder Castle' close to the Fair.
The Series Development Journey
In its initial stages, the book was to be adapted into a film, directed by Scorsese and starred by DiCaprio. Later, Hulu decided to transform it into an eight-episode series. Keanu Reeves and Todd Field also came on board, but they dropped out last year. Before Hulu decided to cancel the project, rumors were swirling about the actor Jeremy Allen White, Jude Law, and director Matt Ross stepping in. Even with these challenges, we remain hopeful it will eventually be created.
What's Next for Scorsese?
Meanwhile, Scorsese disclosed his thoughts on his next venture – a possible Jesus Christ movie. He expressed his aim to create something unique, thought-provoking, and entertaining. He's still contemplating how to go about it. Whether it's a historical drama or a complete reimagination remains to be seen.
To sum it all up, despite the challenges, ‘The Devil in the White City' is still very much in the works, with powerful names like Scorsese and DiCaprio attached to it. We can only hope for the best and eager to see the pages of Larson's thrilling crime novel come to life on screen!
