Summary
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s movie adaptationTheDevil in the White Cityhas gotten an update following 14 years of development hell, indicating whether the project is ever going to be made. Based on the 2003 non-fiction book by Erik Larson, the story follows the real-life history of World’s Fair architect Daniel Burnham and America’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. DiCaprio purchased the film rights in 2010, with the film stuck in development ever since. WhileThe Devil in the White Citywent to Huluas a show, the streamer dropped the project in March 2023.
Speaking withDeadline, though,producer Stacey Sher offered a positive update on the future ofTheDevil in the White City, saying the limited series is still going to move forward with all the original people involved. This includes both Scorsese and DiCaprio as producers, alongside Rick Yorn and Jen Davisson. This is the first positive update for the project in years, indicating Sher’s confidence despite the series no longer having a home for production.
The original version of the project would have been a movie directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Billy Ray, with DiCaprio serving as a producer.
When Will The Devil In The White City Actually Be Released?
The most progress made onadaptation ofThe Devil in the White Citywas in January 2022, when it was announcedKeanu Reeves would star in Scorsese and DiCaprio’s project, while Todd Field (Tár) would direct the first two episodes. However, by October of that same year,Reeves dropped out of the project, with Field also leaving days later.This was despite expectations the series would begin filming in Chicago and Toronto by March 2023. Instead, the month filming was supposed to begin, Hulu dropped the series, leaving it to be shopped around to other networks ever since.
Despite the glum circumstances the series is currently in, Sher’s statement confirms work is ongoing, with all the original producers still attached. However,given the show is no longer at Hulu, anything could happen, from it remaining a limited series to the project reverting back into a movie as DiCaprio first envisioned. But, since there’s no cast nor concrete information on its production,The Devil in the White Citymight not come out until 2026 at best. It could also be much later, depending on how big a priority it is for its lead producers.
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Although it’s good to knowThe Devil in the White Cityisn’t cancelleddespite its rough development, the lack of any concrete news about its production means it could be quite some time before it actually gets made. Since Scorsese is directing a new movie about Jesus while DiCaprio is filming the crime thrillerThe Battle of Baktan Cross, it seems the adaptation isn’t at the forefront for either of them. But, since it’s still seemingly alive, more information could be revealed soon about its potential progress.
