Malek was chosen to play the legend Buster Keaton

By Naveen Jan 20, 2023

Rami Malek won an Oscar in 2019 for his portrayal of Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury.

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And now the Mr. Robot star is reportedly all set to play another iconic real-life character.

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According to Deadline, Malek has been tapped to play silent comedy movie legend Buster Keaton in a new limited series from Warner Bros. Television.

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The project comes from Matt Reeves (The Batman) 6th & Idaho Productions, with Reeves expected to helm the series, with Malek and David Weddle producing.

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Ted Cohen, a multi-time Emmy Award winner, is known for his work on Legacy and Veep.

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Deadline reports that the project is in talks to write and executive produce.

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The studio is said to be in talks to acquire the rights to James Curtis' book Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life.

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