In the wake of handling Frank Herbert's speculative exemplary Dune, Denis Villeneuve is set to coordinate an adaption of another science fiction story from type staple Arthur C. Clarke.
Villeneuve will rudder Rendezvous With Rama for Alcon Entertainment, which worked with the chief on the Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal starrer Prisoners and Blade Runner: 2049. Alongside Alcon co-CEOs Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary will create by means of their Revelations Entertainment pennant, with Freeman having recently held the privileges to the 1973 book.
The story from Clarke, the author behind 2001: A Space Odyssey, follows a gathering of human space pioneers who are entrusted with capturing an outsider starship that is rushing through the planetary group. It is accepted that the missions will prompt humanity's first contact with outsider knowledge.
"This is one of the most smart works of fiction in the class; it offers however many conversation starters as it does replies, and is a work for our time," said Johnson and Kosove. "It's totally fitted to our companion and teammate Denis' splendid sensibilities and explicitly to his adoration and enthusiasm for sci-fi. We are likewise satisfied to work with Morgan and Lori, who have a long-standing enthusiasm for this IP." Alcon will back the venture.
Villeneuve's Dune is drawing nearer the $400 million imprint at the worldwide film industry, with Legendary and Warner Bros. having as of now reported designs for a Part 2, which will be Villeneuve's next project. He is likewise connected to coordinate episodes of and leader produce HBO Max side project prequel series Dune: The Sisterhood.
The chief, who acquired an Oscar designation for his work on Arrival, is repped by CAA. Disclosures Entertainment is repped by Sloane Offer.
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