# Abercrombie's 'The Devils' film adaptation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/abercrombies-the-devils-film-adaptation
> Updated: 2026-08-05T13:40:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, author Joe Abercrombie appeared at a literary event in Avilés and confirmed that director James Cameron holds the film‑adaptation rights to Abercrombie’s new novel *The Devils*. He said the project is moving forward but will not be released soon, noting the development pace is slow.

By early August 2026, further details emerged at the Celsius 232 festival in Avilés. Cameron’s acquisition of the rights, made the previous year, was reiterated, and Abercrombie explained that progress is intermittent because of Cameron’s other commitments. An official synopsis was released, describing the story of Brother Diaz leading a band of murderers, sorcerers and monsters on a violent quest. Both snapshots underscore that the adaptation remains in early development with an uncertain timeline.

## Claims

- James Cameron bought the adaptation rights to Joe Abercrombie's novel The Devils last year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Devils is the first book in a new series, with the next installment titled The Heretics. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The adaptation is planned as a feature‑length film. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Joe Abercrombie discussed the project at the Celsius 232 festival in Avilés, Spain. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Abercrombie said the project moves slowly and proceeds in fits and starts because Cameron has many other commitments. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The official synopsis describes Brother Diaz summoned to the Sacred City, leading murderers, sorcerers and monsters on a bloody quest. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Cameron has many other projects ongoing, affecting the adaptation timeline. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: James Cameron to adapt Joe Abercrombie's novel The Devils into film

James Cameron bought rights to Joe Abercrombie's novel The Devils; a film is in slow development, discussed by Abercrombie at Spain's Celsius 232 festival.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/james-cameron-to-adapt-joe-abercrombies-novel-the-devils-into-film

### 2026-07-16: Joe Abercrombie talks film adaptation of The Devils and new trilogy at Avilés event

Joe Abercrombie thanked fans in Avilés, spoke about his trilogy featuring The Devils and The Heretics, noted James Cameron holds film rights, and promised a 2025 book presentation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joe-abercrombie-talks-film-adaptation-of-the-devils-and-new-trilogy-at-avils-event

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