Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio Revive Long-Awaited 'Devil in the White City' Film

The adaptation of Erik Larson's true-crime book is back in development at 20th Century Studios, with DiCaprio in talks to star and Scorsese potentially directing.

The film adaptation of Erik Larson's 2003 book 'The Devil in the White City' is being developed by 20th Century Studios after years of delays and changes in format.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who acquired the rights to the book in 2010, is reportedly in talks to star as H.H. Holmes, America's first modern serial killer, and will also serve as a producer.
Martin Scorsese, a frequent collaborator with DiCaprio, is in discussions to direct the film, which would mark their seventh feature film together.
The project has faced numerous setbacks over the years, including a canceled Hulu series adaptation in 2023 that had Keanu Reeves attached to star.
The film is in the early stages of development with no script yet, and further details about production or release timelines remain unconfirmed.