It appears it’s time for fans of Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese to rejoice, as they get to see the two legends potentially work together in the film adaptation of Eric Larson’s book The Devil in the White City. Will get it. This news was shared by insiders to Deadline
Sources further told the outlet that both of the aforementioned people are in talks to be a part of the venture (Scorsese is in talks to direct and DiCaprio is in talks to star), as well as 20th Century. getting involved.
According to the report, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor and acclaimed filmmaker, Rick Yorn will also produce the project along with Stacey Sher and Jennifer Davisson.
As of now, according to the source, there is no script available for the project, which is based on Larson’s non-fiction book, Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America, 2004.
Deadline reported that Scorsese and DiCaprio had been working on the venture for some time, and insiders revealed that they always felt the story resonated over the years and still does.
The rights to the book were initially acquired by the titular actor in 2010, and over the years, although the venture has gone through several stages of development, sources say that after meeting with 20th Century executives, everyone is on board with the project. Was ready to tell the story on a theatrical level.
For those unaware, DiCaprio and Scorsese have worked with each other before and given us unforgettable ventures that have left an unforgettable impression in the minds of audiences, including The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), The Fat Aviator (2005), Gangs Off New York. (2002), The Audition (2015) and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).
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