James Cameron to adapt Joe Abercrombie's novel The Devils into film
Director James Cameron acquired the film‑adaptation rights to Joe Abercrombie's grimdark fantasy novel The Devils last year. The book launches a new series, with the sequel titled The Heretics, and is slated to become a feature‑length movie.
Abercrombie spoke about the project at the Celsius 232 festival in Avilés, Spain, noting that development moves very slowly and proceeds in fits and starts because Cameron has many other commitments. He cautioned that there are no guarantees and that the team must work at Cameron's pace.
The official synopsis released for the adaptation follows Brother Diaz, summoned to the Sacred City, who must lead a band of murderers, sorcerers and monsters on a bloody quest against elves and greedy princes.
Entities: Brother Diaz · Celsius 232 festival · James Cameron · Joe Abercrombie · The Devils
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- [● 3 SOURCES] James Cameron bought the adaptation rights to Joe Abercrombie's novel The Devils last year. (James Cameron)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joe Abercrombie discussed the project at the Celsius 232 festival in Avilés, Spain. (Joe Abercrombie)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The official synopsis describes Brother Diaz summoned to the Sacred City, leading murderers, sorcerers and monsters on a bloody quest. (Official synopsis)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The adaptation is planned as a feature‑length film. (James Cameron)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cameron has many other projects ongoing, affecting the adaptation timeline. (Joe Abercrombie)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Abercrombie said the project moves slowly and proceeds in fits and starts because Cameron has many other commitments. (Joe Abercrombie)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Devils is the first book in a new series, with the next installment titled The Heretics. (Joe Abercrombie)