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'The Devil in the White City': 5 things about Hulu series starring Keanu Reeves

Adding more punch to this series is the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese will serve as executive producers
UPDATED JAN 4, 2022
Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to star in Hulu's 'The Devil In the White City' (Sam Santos/Getty Images)
Keanu Reeves is reportedly in talks to star in Hulu's 'The Devil In the White City' (Sam Santos/Getty Images)

Keanu Reeves has been on the big screen for a long time now and is now set to foray into what would be his first major stint in TV. The actor is reportedly in talks to star in Hulu's 'The Devil In the White City'. A Deadline report suggests that the 57-year-old has signed in to star in Erik Larson's 2003 historical non-fiction book adaption. The story revolves around the 1893 World's Fair. Adding more punch to this series is the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese will serve as executive producers.

This piece of news comes in even as Reeves' 'The Matrix Resurrections' continues its successful run in theatres. The actor is also set to reprise his role as John Wick in the fourth installment slated for a 2023 release. And with news of his TV role doing the rounds, here's what we know so far.

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When will 'The Devil in the White City' release?

There is no release date announced for the Hulu series yet. Expect the TV show to make an appearance either in the fall of 2022 or early 2023.

What is the series about?

Per Deadline, "The Devil in the White City tells the true story of two men, an architect and a serial killer, whose fates were forever linked by The Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. It follows Daniel H. Burnham, a brilliant and fastidious architect racing to make his mark on the world, and Henry H. Holmes, a handsome and cunning doctor who fashioned his own pharmaceutical “Murder Castle” on fair grounds – a palace built to seduce, torture, and mutilate young women. The story takes the viewer on a tour of murder, romance, and mystery in the gilded age."

Who stars in the Hulu series?

Keanu Reeves from 'The Matrix Resurrections' (Instagram - @keanu_reeevesss)

Apart from the possibility of Reeves starring, there have been no other names listed yet. Watch this space as we update the cast list for 'The Devil in the City'.

Showrunner

'Don't Look Up' star Leonardo DiCaprio bought the film rights to the book in 2010 and originally set it up as a feature film with Martin Scorsese coming in as the director. Todd Field is set to direct the first two episodes. Other EP's include Rick Yorn, Sam Shaw, Jennifer Davisson, and Stacey Sher.

Trailer

There is no trailer for the series yet. However, watch this space for first-look and trailer updates. 

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