Keanu Reeves takes on Architecture and Murder in The Devil in the White City

"Trying to Make His Mark on History": Keanu Reeves' Leap from Blockbuster Films to a Historical TV Thriller

As reported by Yahoo Entertainment in 2022, "Matrix" and "John Wick" star, Keanu Reeves, undertook a rare and ambitious step towards the small screen by featuring in a TV adaptation of the bestselling nonfiction thriller "The Devil in the White City."

"Keanu Reeves Portrays a Pioneering Architect in a Tale of Ambition and Murder"

Set against the backdrop of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, Reeves will embody Daniel H. Burnham, an architect who was "trying to make his mark on history" with his visionary designs for the fair. The role of the notorious Dr. H.H. Holmes, a convicted murderer whose story intertwines with Burnham's, still remains uncast.

"From Big Screen Ambitions to Hulu's Small Screen Realization"

The narrative, formally called the World's Columbian Exposition and famously known as the White City due to the color of many of its building exteriors, has been an enticing subject for Hollywood. The rights to Erik Larson's novelistic-style account were acquired by Leonardo DiCaprio in 2010, with intentions of creating a big-screen adaptation with Martin Scorsese at the helm.

Fast-forward a decade and Keanu Reeves, along with DiCaprio and Scorsese, are among the producers of the series for Hulu. The streaming platform has yet to announce the release date or whether DiCaprio will make an on-screen appearance.

While Reeves has predominantly worked in films, this isn't his first venture into television. The actor previously made brief appearances in the comedy series "Swedish Dicks," which aired from 2016 to 2018.

Given Reeves' transition from fast-paced action flicks to a slower, more nuanced historical thriller, the world eagerly anticipates the intriguing rendition of 'The Devil in the White City.'

(Several parts of the text in this article, including the title, were generated with the help of an AI tool.)