The film adaptation of Erik Larson’s non-fiction book The devil in the white city I still can’t take a break after all these years. The most recent hit on the road for this project came last week, with Keanu Reeves, who was supposed to star in the series, coming out for unknown reasons. It has now been announced that The devil in the white citywhich will be available exclusively to Hulu subscribers, has lost a key figure behind the scenes.
Todd Field is no longer connected to The devil in the white city as director and executive producer. No reason was given as to why he left, but Variety reports that Hulu has begun looking for a director to replace him and Field has been hired to direct the first two episodes. Field recently directed the drama directed by Cate Blanchett Tar (which was critically acclaimed) and his other film credits include In the bedroom Yes Children.
So, in a few days, The devil in the white city he lost both a lead actor and a director / executive producer. This is particularly difficult, and while Hulu wastes no time looking for people to fill these vacancies, it will definitely lead to further development. In other words, those of you interested in the eight-episode limited series will have to wait even longer.
Released in 2003, The devil in the white city explores the lives of two important figures in Chicago history during the early and mid-1890s. In one corner was the architect Daniel Burnham, who was one of the designers of the 1893 Universal Exposition and whom Keanu Reeves would interpreted. In another corner was serial killer HH Holmes, who built the building the press later referred to as “Murder Castle” while the fair was being held. It is not yet known who is wanted to play Holmes.
In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio bought the rights to the film The devil in the white city, which had already undergone several failed attempts to turn it into a movie. In 2015, DiCaprio intended to play HH Holmes, enlisting frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese to direct this incarnation of the Devil in the White City the film adaptation and Billy Ray to write the script. However, in 2019 the project took its current form as a Hulu series, and while DiCaprio and Scorsese remain attached as executive producers, the former is not expected to appear on camera.
Sam Shaw is the showrunner and executive producer The devil in the white cityand other executive producers include Rick Yorn, Jennifer Davisson, Stacy Sher, Mark Lafferty, and Lila Byock. The project was developed by ABC Signature and Paramount Television Studios. 24 News Bulletin will continue to share how The devil in the white city comes when more updates arrive.
Source: Cinemablend
