Heads up guys! Remember that cool series we were all waiting for, based on the spine-chilling book ‘The Devil in the White City’? Well, it’s not quite game over yet! Strap on, as we dive into the scoop.
Dispelling the Rumours
Remember feeling bummed out when we heard Hulu pulled the plug on this mind-blowing project? Turns out, that’s not the whole story. The producer, Stacey Sher, cleared the air in a recent chat. She’s still “on board” and the series is “always on her mind”, she says. High praise for Sher’s grit! Not only that, but big shots like Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, and Jennifer Davisson are still tied to the project. Now that’s a big win!
Unravelling ‘The Devil in the White City’
Let me paint a picture of the series. It’s about this bold architect, Daniel H. Burnham who has big dreams for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Alongside him is a real menace, Dr. H. Holmes. He’s known as America’s first major serial killer and built a freaky ‘Murder Castle’ close to the Fair.
Navigating Through Series Development
So originally, the plan was to turn the book into a movie. Scorsese was set to direct and DiCaprio was going to be the star. Then, Hulu decided to make it into an eight-part series. Keanu Reeves and Todd Field joined the squad but dropped out last year. Then, the rumor mill started churning about Jeremy Allen White, Jude Law, and director Matt Ross stepping in. Sadly, Hulu cancelled the project. But hold the boat! That doesn’t mean it’s off the cards for good.
Scorsese’s Upcoming Ventures
Switching lanes a bit, Scorsese has revealed what’s on his mind for the next move – a movie about Jesus Christ. He wants to make something unique and entertaining that also gets us thinking. How he’s threading that path is still a mystery. Whether we’re looking at a historical flick or a total imaginative twist is anybody’s guess at this point.
In Summary
Despite everything, ‘The Devil in the White City’ hasn’t got its final curtain call yet. Big names like Scorsese and DiCaprio are still linked to the project. We’ve got our fingers crossed it sees the light of day. Imagine seeing the thrilling story from Larson’s crime novel leap right off the page and onto the screen!
Keep in mind, hurdles are common in the entertainment world. Projects twist and turn, but they also bounce back. It’s a rollercoaster, but one worth riding for the thrill of finally seeing our favorite stories take shape in the cinema. So, let’s keep the hope alive for ‘The Devil in the White City’. It might just surprise us sooner than we think!
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