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.

Said Brody, 'Since my childhood, when I dreamed of being a great magician, Harry Houdini has been one of my heroes. '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,' said Dirk Hoogstra, EVP and General Manager, History. presidents to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Grigori Rasputin. The movie will also follow the illusionist's engagement with spiritualists and, according to the release, his encounters with the greatest names of the era, from U.S. The miniseries will be co-produced by Lionsgate and A+E Studios, and will focus on Houdini's rise from poverty to fame.

Titled simply Houdini, it will star Academy Award winner Adrien Brody ( The Piano, Predators) as Harry aka Erik Weisz with Kristen Connolly ( House of Cards, The Cabin in the Woods) as wife Bess. According to a press release, the network announced today that is has green-lighted production of a four-hour scripted miniseries to start production this fall. The great illusionist Harry Houdini will be appearing on a TV near you in a new History network miniseries starring Adrien Brody.

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