Gangs of New York TV Series in Development with Martin Scorsese Set to Direct

Gangs of New York is coming to a small screen near you. 

Martin Scorsese is reportedly attached to direct and executive produce a TV adaptation of Herbert Asbury's 1927 book The Gangs of New York, which also served as a basis for Scorsese's 2002 film adaptation. Asbury's book chronicles the rivalries of New York gangs from the mid-to-late 1800s. 

The series, penned by Brett Leonard (Shantaram), will likely put a fresh spin on the story and not include the characters - played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz, to name a few - featured in the film. While the series does not have a streaming or premium home yet, it is reportedly set to be shopped around to buyers later this month. 

Another of Scorsese's TV projects, Devil in the White City, made headlines last week following the departure of star Keanu Reeves and director Todd Field. The Hulu series, which Scorsese is set to executive produce, is reportedly hunting for replacements for both.

Jade Budowski is a freelance writer with a knack for ruining punchlines and harboring dad-aged celebrity crushes. She was previously a reporter/producer at Decider and is a member of the Television Critics Association. Follow her on Twitter: @jadebudowski.