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' Setįrom '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. Joining Brody is Kristen Connolly ( House of Cards, The Cabin the Woods) as Bess Houdini, the love of Harry’s life and right hand when it came to some of his most amazing feats, and Evan Jones ( A Million Ways to Die in the West, The Book of Eli, Gangster Squad) as Jim Collins, Harry’s assistant and confidant.“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. A thrilling ride throughout Harry’s psyche, HOUDINI delves deep behind the curtain into his life through his stunts, his visions and his mastery of illusion. presidents to Arthur Conan Doyle and Rasputin. Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist) stars as The Great Harry Houdini as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era, from U.S. 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 two-night scripted miniseries HOUDINI follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America’s first bonafide world-renowned superstar. Here’s the official synopsis for Houdini: Do you see what he looks like at the 33-second mark? Master illusionist? More like a master of fitness. But I will give Brody credit where it’s due.
There’s nothing wrong with the footage per se, but this is a miniseries about one of the greatest illusionists and stunt performers ever you’d think that’d lend itself to more remarkable and exhilarating visuals. No one likes a downer, but I’ve got to admit, I’m not impressed.
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