‘City on Fire’: ‘Challengers’ Writer to Pen Austin Butler led Gangster Film!!

Last year, it was announced that Elvis and Dune: Part Two headliner Austin Butler would be starring in and producing an adaptation of the gangster novel City on Fire for Sony‘s 3000 Pictures. Now, the project finally has a heavy-hitting writer attached, as Justin Kuritzkes will pen the film’s script, according to Deadline. Kuritzkes‘ work will be seen on the big screen shortly, as he … Continue reading ‘City on Fire’: ‘Challengers’ Writer to Pen Austin Butler led Gangster Film!!

‘City on Fire’ Cancelled After One Season!!

The crime drama series City on Fire has been cancelled by Apple TV+. According to a recent report by Deadline, the streamer will not be picking up the show starring Wyatt Oleff and Chase Sui Wonders for a second season. Whilst Apple TV+ has not yet provided a reason for the cancellation of the crime drama, it is believed that the show did not perform … Continue reading ‘City on Fire’ Cancelled After One Season!!

‘City on Fire’ Trailer Teases the Mystery Apple TV+ Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

Apple TV+ has unveiled a new trailer for City on Fire, its highly-anticipated series adaptation of Garth Risk Hallberg’s acclaimed novel of the same name. Coming from Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the show revolves around the murder of a young woman who was connected to a series of mysterious fires. The trailer introduces us to Samantha (Chase Sui Wonders), a young … Continue reading ‘City on Fire’ Trailer Teases the Mystery Apple TV+ Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

‘City On Fire’: Austin Butler to Star in Epic Crime Drama!!

Fresh off his Oscar nomination for Elvis, Austin Butler will star in and produce the epic crime drama City on Fire for Sony 3000. It will be based on the first in a trilogy of Don Winslow novels. Deadline reports that Butler will star as aspiring New England gangster Danny Ryan, who matures from street thug to ruthless gang leader as he battles rival gangs, … Continue reading ‘City On Fire’: Austin Butler to Star in Epic Crime Drama!!

‘City on Fire’: First Images Tease the Mystery Apple TV Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

Since the cast was announced and filming had begun, onlookers have been eagerly awaiting updates on Apple TV+‘s starry City on Fire adaptation from Looking for Alaska duo Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. During the final day of the Television Critics Association 2023 Winter Press Tour, however, Apple finally revealed when the murder mystery series will premiere on their streamer and also released the first … Continue reading ‘City on Fire’: First Images Tease the Mystery Apple TV Adaptation!! Check It Out!!

‘City On Fire’: Ashley Zuckerman, Jemima Kirke, and More Join Apple TV+’s New Crime Drama!!

In a competitive streaming market, Apple TV+ has proven itself more than efficient at forging its own path. It’s too early to know if their upcoming drama series, City on Fire, will receive the same clout, but if the service continues its ascension, the series should become yet another conversation starter — notably with a newly-announced cast of TV favorites that includes Jemima Kirke, Nico … Continue reading ‘City On Fire’: Ashley Zuckerman, Jemima Kirke, and More Join Apple TV+’s New Crime Drama!!

‘City of Fire’: Wyatt Oleff to Star in Apple TV+ Series Adaption!!

Wyatt Oleff has signed on to star in the new Apple TV+ show City on Fire, Deadline has reported exclusively. Based on the novel of the same name by Garth Risk Hallberg, the series is being helmed by Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Jesse Peretz has also signed on to direct and executive produce the first two episodes. Oleff is probably best … Continue reading ‘City of Fire’: Wyatt Oleff to Star in Apple TV+ Series Adaption!!

‘City on Fire’ Adaptation in the Works at Apple TV+!!

Apple has announced that Garth Risk Hallberg’s novel City on Fire will be adapted into a new series from Gossip Girl creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. The eight-episode first season will debut exclusively at Apple TV+. The initial reporting on the series already indicates the adaptation will deviate from the original book’s plot. Hallberg’s book takes place in the 1970s, while the series will … Continue reading ‘City on Fire’ Adaptation in the Works at Apple TV+!!