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Keanu Reeves Exits ‘ Devil in the White City’ Hulu Series for Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio
Scorsese and DiCaprio have been trying to develop an adaptation of Erik Larson s book for 12 years
Christian Zilko Oct 7, 2022 4:30 pm Share This Article Reddit LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Print Talk Keanu Reeves Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP Updated, October 7: Keanu Reeves will not be leading the upcoming Hulu series “Devil in the White City.” The “John Wick” actor was cast as Daniel H. Burnham, a demanding but visionary architect who races to make his mark on history with the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The series was set to follow Burnham’s career parallel to Dr. H. H. Holmes, America's first modern serial killer and the man behind the notorious 'Murder Castle' built in the Fair's shadow. Variety first reported that Reeves was no longer affiliated with the Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio-backed production. IndieWire has reached out to Reeves’ reps for comment. Published, August 4: It’s been a long road through the Hollywood development process, but Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-gestating adaptation of Erik Larson’s “The Devil in the White City” is looking closer than ever to materializing. Hulu is officially moving forward with a television series based on the bestselling book, with Keanu Reeves on board to play the lead role and Scorsese and DiCaprio serving as executive producers. “Castle Rock” co-creator Sam Shaw will serve as showrunner, with Todd Field directing the series.Related
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The Best Shows to Watch on Discovery+ Brendan Fraser and Colin Farrell Stand Out Among New Batch of Best Actor Contenders Hulu announced the news on Thursday as part of the Television Critics Association’s summer tour. The series will star Reeves as Daniel H. Burnham, the legendary architect who served as a driving force behind the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The story follows Burnham and his determination to build a perfect exposition while Dr. H. H. Holmes, the world’s first modern serial killer, wreaks havoc on the city of Chicago. No casting for Holmes has been announced yet. When DiCaprio first acquired the rights to “The Devil in the White City” in 2010, he originally conceived of the project as a feature film. The actor planned to play Burnham himself, with his frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese on board to direct the film. But scheduling conflicts and development difficulties ultimately delayed the project for long enough that it was retooled as a television series. Hulu has been developing the show since 2019. “Devil in the White City” is the latest addition to a very full dance card for Reeves, Scorsese, and DiCaprio. Reeves has “John Wick: Chapter 4” opening in theaters next year, and “John Wick: Chapter 5” is already in pre-production. He is also turning his “BRZRKR” comic book into both a live-action film (that he’ll star in) and an anime series at Netflix. Scorsese and DiCaprio are gearing up to release “Killers of the Flower Moon” in 2023, and are already working on their next collaboration for Apple: “The Wager.” That film, also based on a book by David Grann, tells the dark story of a shipwreck in 1742. Scorsese is also attached to direct Jonah Hill in an upcoming Jerry Garcia biopic for Apple. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. This Article is related to: Television and tagged Devil In The White City, Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin ScorseseGet The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox Subscribe