Lionsgate is in talks with 10 Cloverfield Lane director Daniel Trachtenberg to helm their Houdini feature based on William Kalush and Larry Sloman’s book The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero.
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The nominations for the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced this morning.
Follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America’s first bonafide world-renowned superstar. From humble beginnings at circus sideshows to sold-out concert halls, Eastern European immigrant Erich Weiss rose to become a household name across the globe–Houdini.
The “Pirates of the Carribean” star is in negotiations to appear in the supernatural-tinged biopic.
“Chronicle” writer takes on Harry Houdini.
A recap of the week’s TV news!
“Galaxy Quest” director in talks to kickstart potential Houdini franchise.
“Anna Karenina” helmer in talks to direct biopic.
“Minority Report” scribe to help Houdini break free from development hell!
Logline: Kept under wraps but will chronicle the life of famed magician Harry Houdini with a “Lovecraftian” bent.
