Are you a fan of The Alienist? Star Daniel Bruhl recently spoke with TVInsider about the TNT TV show’s upcoming sequel series, The Angel of Darkness.
Based on the novel by Caleb Carr, The Alienist stars Bruhl as Laszlo Kreizler as an alienist, aka a criminal psychologist, who begins investigating a serial killer alongside his friend, John Moore (Luke Evans), and an ambitious young woman, Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning).
In the interview, Bruhl revealed he’s looking forward to The Angel of Darkness but hasn’t heard much yet about the TNT sequel series:
We shot [The Alienist] in Budapest, so we would go back there. And right now, they’re in the writing process so I haven’t heard anything yet. I’m very keen and, if possible, I would love to go to New York to visit the writers. Our new showrunner [former House of Cards executive producer] Frank Pugliese, who is a perfect choice for the second installment, invited us to join. Right now, I’m reading the book but I’m very curious to see what they’re doing with the [TV] adaptation.”
And what would Bruhl like to see happen in the upcoming series:
[The actors] were texting back and forth when we found out we got the second season. Luke wants to be a superhero in the next season. I said I’d like to have two arms and a new maid that talks!”
What do you think? Have you seen The Alienist? Will you watch The Angel of Darkness?
I loved watching The Alienist each week. The actors were excellent in their roles. I was drawn into that difficult time period…and the portrayal of how crime solving, criminal psychology, and the contribution of women may have originated and evolved. I’m so excited for the sequel, “Angel of Darkness”. I routinely check for a release date only to be disappointed by the same old vague information. I hope that an update for loyal fans will come soon!
The books were phenomenal. Written with narration and dialogue authentic to the period. Caleb Carr is one of thise gifted writers that draws you into the living world he has created.
The tv adaptation of the first book was well cast, lush, appropriately dark and moody, but too many liberties were taken with the story, particularly the ending. In addition, it moved too fast.
Hopefully the adaptation of the second book aims a little higher with retaining the depth and richness of the story.
Absolutely loved the alienist. Book & series. I can hardly wait for the sequel. The actors are excellent!