Guy Pearce most recently played Houdini in film, in Gillian Armstrong’s 2007 “Death Defying Acts.” Brody’s no stranger to playing historical figures himself - aside from the role as Wladyslaw Szpilman that won him an Oscar in “The Pianist,” in the past few years he’s managed to play Salvador Dalí (“Midnight in Paris”), Leonard Chess (“Cadillac Records”) and Manolete (“A Matador’s Mistress”). The series will start production in the fall, and does not yet have a premiere date. Abrams and Andras Hamori will serve as executive producers. “Houdini” is being written by Nicholas Meyer (“The Seven-Per-Cent Solution”) and directed by Uli Edel (“The Baader Meinhof Complex”). Gerald W. To portray him is beyond an honor.”Īdrien Brody Tried to Persuade 'Peaky Blinders' Writers to Keep Him on: 'I Did Not Want to Go Home'Īdrien Brody Says Jeremy Strong Kept His 'Distance' from Brian Cox on 'Succession' SetĢ023 Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Seriesįrom 'Nymphomaniac' to 'Little Ashes': Unsimulated Sex Scenes in 38 Films His life story appeals to the universal longing for acceptance with which we all can identify.

Houdini mastered the art of escape - not only from physical chains, but from poverty and the social constraints of a humble immigrant origin. “His bravery and obsessive determination still fascinate me. “It’s not magic that HISTORY has established a strong track record with its high-quality historical dramas from quality auspices,” said History’s Dirk Hoogstra in the announcement. “We’re excited to build on that tremendous momentum with ‘Houdini.’ The Great Harry Houdini is a fascinating man in history and I have no doubt that Adrien Brody will bring the magician’s riveting story to life for our audience.” “Since my childhood, when I dreamed of being a great magician, Harry Houdini has been one of my heroes,” Brody added.

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