If you worked at a law firm run by the Devil, the heat would truly be on to win your cases and reap the rewards or risk facing the fiery punishment should you fail. Such a law firm existed in 1997's The Devil’s Advocate, starring Keanu Reeves and Al Pacino, and fans of the film may be pleased to hear that NBC is developing a TV series based on the devilish legal drama.
Deadline reports that NBC has ordered a pilot for the courtroom demonized drama from Warner Bros. TV. The potential series is penned by Matt Venne (The Exorcism Of Molly Harley, Bag of Bones), who will also co-executive produce with John Wells, Andrew Stearn, and Arnold Kopelson (who produced the 1997 film) executive producing.
Directed by Taylor Hackford, the film follows a skilled public defender played by Keanu Reeves who unknowingly joins a law firm run by the Devil, much to the horror of his wife, played by Charlize Theron. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Andrew Neiderman.
We'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on this potential TV series as it develops. Are you excited about the idea of The Devil's Advocate finding new life in a TV series? Let us know in the comments section below.
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