Rami Malek in Talks to Play Buster Keaton in Limited Series Directed by Matt Reeves

Warner Bros. Television is currently developing a new limited series that chronicles the life of silent film star Buster Keaton. The miniseries will be directed and produced by Matt Reeves ("The Batman"), and Oscar and Emmy winner Rami Malek ("Bohemian Rhapsody", "Mr. Robot") is in talks to play the lead role.

Malek is also producing alongside David Weddle, while three-time Emmy winner Ted Cohen ("Veep", "Succession") is in talks to write and executive produce. Daniel Pipski and Rafi Crohn are on board as executive producers.

A possible source materials for the show is the 2022 biography "Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life" by James Curtis. The studio is currently negotiating the rights for the book.

The yet-untitled series is still in development, and it's expected to be shopped around soon in hopes of finding a streaming or network home.

Reeves is currently working on the HBO's "The Batman" spinoff series "The Penguin" starring Colin Farrell.

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