Author Brian Lumley‘s series of horror novels under the Necroscope banner have to date never made their way onto the screen, but we’ve learned that’s soon going to change.
Deadline reports today that Revelations Entertainment has acquired the rights to Lumley’s series, which includes EIGHTEEN books released between 1986 and 2013.
The novels, Deadline notes, are being adapted “across multiple media including episodic TV, animated features, video games, graphic novels and emerging formats.”
“The Necroscope universe allows us to explore the global themes of horror in a way never done before and is a great addition to our slate of epic, award-winning, large scale IP, which includes work by sci-fi visionary Arthur C. Clarke,” says Lori McCreary.
Michael McKay adds, “It is far too epic… and simply too good… to relegate it to a single film. We have a nuanced, layered tapestry of science-fiction/horror unlike anything that has ever been put on screen… it is a once in a lifetime project, it deserves to be savored. The material deserves that, and so does the audience. There is so much to love about this series – but for me it boils down to one thing… GREATEST BAD GUY EVER!”
Glenn Hetrick (“Face Off”) is also on board, promising in a statement, “I am fully committed to breathing life into every molecule of the visually compelling elements that comprise this sprawling literary universe, and I intend to do so with a terrifying veracity. It is, in short, my life’s work. Coupled with an integrity to both character & story, this unique approach will allow us to ‘peel back the curtain’ for a brand-new generation of global audience members while honoring the heritage so adored by the massive fan base.”
Hetrick continues, “Of course, we will follow Harry Keogh through his journey while discovering the dread secrets of the shapeshifting, alien Vamphyri… and by plotting the main arcs across multiple seasons, we have the opportunity to take a deep dive into the diverse, global roster of psychic agents as they help to unveil their shocking origin. The adaptation work leans heavily into the verisimilitude of Lumley’s rich, supernatural mythology – specifically in regard to its parallels with real world philosophies, religions and history… the science of Magick… grounding our story in the most terrifying fictional reality ever created.”
Revelations Entertainment is Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary’s production company.
