Variety says that while no deal has been set, Lawrence is in talks to develop a whole new take of the high-profile biopic. There are no story details to report, unfortunately. However, the film will be “a large-scale period production… emphasizing Houdini’s renowned showmanship.”
Sony’s been trying to bring Houdini to silver screen life for decades. Back in the 90s, filmmaker Paul Verhoeven was attached to a Houdini film that was supposed to focus on the mysterious life behind the famous magician. Pity that never came to be, as I bet it would’ve been batshit insane on some level.