Taylor Kitsch to Play Waco‘s David Koresh

The Weinstein Co. have found their David Koresh for their upcoming limited series Waco. 

Taylor Kitsch will star as Branch Davidians leader, David Koresh in Waco, based on the true story of the 1993 FBI siege of the religious sect in Waco that resulted in a deadly shootout and fire. The 51-day standoff ended with an FBI assault on the compound, which was burned down and ultimately killed 76 people, including Koresh. Waco will also star Michael Shannon , who will play lead FBI negotiator, Gary Noesner.

What are your thoughts on the casting?


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