Director-producer Jan de Bont (SPEED, TWISTER, THE HAUNTING) is teaming with writer-producer John Pogue (U.S. MARSHALS) to develop an action-drama concept for the ABC TV network called DARWIN'S BLADE.
Based on the novel of the same name by Dan Simmons, focuses on Dr. Darwin Minor, an expert in the unusual field of accident investigations. In the book, while on a case, Minor finds himself in danger of being killed himself, forcing him to bring his technical and scientific skills to the fore to solve this mystery.
De Bont will direct a first film with a script by Pogue, in a deal that suggests more films could follow.
While talking to the Hollywood Reporter, the director spoke of the project, saying, "I have always been fascinated by physics, and through Darwin's stories we will get to see how simple logic and an unstoppable drive can explain even the most mystifying of occurrences. Each story will re-create thrilling action, and we'll have the opportunity to dissect it through Darwin's eyes."