Summary
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s upcoming serial killer projectThe Devil in the White Cityhas survived 14 years of development hell, and I’m so glad it did. Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio have one of the best working relationships in Hollywood. They’ve collaborated on films likeThe Departed,Killers of the Flower Moon,Shutter Island, and more. Those films were some ofthe best movies DiCaprio and Scorsese made together, and they proved that their creative visions blended together perfectly. Most of their films are guaranteed hits, and I’m extremely excited that one of their upcoming projects is still happening.
One of Scorsese and DiCaprio’s oldest collaborations got a big update recently:The Devil in the White Cityis still in development. That update was huge news, and it was one of the first positive signs for the project in years. The development ofThe Devil in the White Cityis almost as engaging of a story as the novel it’s based on, and this update serves as a great twist in the show’s timeline. I’m so glad thatThe Devil in the White Cityis still happening, partly because it follows such a great story.
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What Is The Devil In The White City? Scorsese & DiCaprio’s Serial Killer Project Explained
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are collaborating on a limited series titledThe Devil in the White City, which is based on a historical non-fiction novel of the same name.The Devil in the White Cityfollows two real-life historical figures: Daniel Burnham, the architect who designed the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, and H.H. Holmes, one of the first serial killers in American history. The story of Burnham’s struggle to make the World’s Fair work through many challenges was intertwined with the story of Holmes' many killings and his “Murder Castle,” a building he designed to kill people and dispose of their bodies.
The novel “The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America” was written by Erik Larson.
Why The Devil in The White City Is Taking So Long & What’s Changed
Despite its strong source material,The Devil in the White Cityhas run into several production problems and changes. In 2010, Leonardo DiCaprio became an executive producer forThe Devil in the White City, and Martin Scorsese joined the project as another executive producer in 2015. The adaptation was originally meant to be a feature-length movie, butThe Devil in the White Cityeventually transitioned into a Hulu limited series. Over three years after that change,Keanu Reeves was confirmed to star inThe Devil in the White City. That was a major step forward for the project, but it was quickly followed by another setback.
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Just weeks after he was confirmed to star in the show,Reeves dropped out ofThe Devil in the White City. The show’s acting talent wasn’t the only problem, though, asdirector Todd Field also leftThe Devil in the White City. After those major setbacks,Hulu droppedThe Devil in the White City, and the project has struggled to find a new streaming home.Through all the behind-the-scenes changes, setbacks, and issues over 14 years, I thought the show would be doomed forever. The news that it’s still actively being produced is extremely exciting to me, especially since it will be another collaboration between Scorsese and DiCaprio.
The Devil In The White City Is Still A Really Exciting Scorsese & DiCaprio Project
While DiCaprio and Scorsese are working onThe Devil in the White Cityas executive producers, their involvement is still a great sign for the show’s quality. I feel like everything they touch turns to gold, and even if they aren’t as involved in the project as they normally are, their creative visions will lend a lot to the show. Between the two of them, they know how to handle every aspect of making a good story - from directing to acting and producing - and their knowledge should be invaluable forThe Devil in the White City.
While Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio won’t be in their most familiar roles, The Devil in the White City is still a thrilling collaboration between the two.
The Devil in the White Cityalso has a lot going for it aside from just Scorsese and DiCaprio’s involvement. The true story of H.H. Holmes and Chicago’s World Fair is a wild ride, and I think it will be the perfect basis for a great show. It’s also exactly the type of story Scorsese and DiCaprio do best:Daniel Burnham’s struggles to make the World’s Fair work are a study of institutional problems likeKillers of the Flower Moonwas, while Holmes' murders are a dark and gritty story likeThe Departed.
The Devil in the White Citycertainly has its fair share of advantages, but it is still a bit of a shame that DiCaprio and Scorsese won’t be playing their usual roles on the project. DiCaprio is one of the best working actors in Hollywood, and Scorsese is one of the best working directors ever. If they were tied to the project in those positions,The Devil in the White Citycould have been an unmatched limited series. While Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio won’t be in their most familiar roles,The Devil in the White Cityis still a thrilling collaboration between the two.
Devil in the White City is a long-anticipated project by Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, based on Erik Larson’s bestseller. It explores the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the sinister activities of serial killer H.H. Holmes amid the fair’s grandeur.
