‘The Bonfire Of The Vanities’ To Be Shopped; David E. Kelley & Matt Reeves’ Series Adaptation Not Moving Forward At Apple TV
A high-profile television adaptation of Tom Wolfe's 1987 novel has been shelved at Apple TV following a development period. The prestige project, spearheaded by showrunner David E. Kelley and director Matt Reeves, failed to progress due to creative differences between the streamer and the production team. Warner Bros. Television and Kelley's production company now plan to pitch the series to rival networks.
Kelley, who previously adapted another Wolfe novel into Netflix's 'A Man in Full', maintains active deals with Apple on other acclaimed series that have earned renewals, including 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and 'Presumed Innocent'. The source material examines themes of wealth disparity and social fractures in 1980s Manhattan, with Reeves attached to direct the planned adaptation.
- Apple TV has cancelled development of the 'Bonfire of the Vanities' adaptation after months of work
- The project, helmed by acclaimed creator David E. Kelley and director Matt Reeves, will be shopped to other networks
- Creative misalignment and production handling concerns prompted the decision, though Kelley continues other Apple projects