Paramount Pictures is developing a film adaptation of DEVILINA based on the comic book character Atlas

Paramount Pictures has announced that it is developing a film adaptation of the novel Devilbased on the comic book character Atlas. Steven PaulAtlas Comics is developing a live-action version of the story with the studio. Writer of Black List Rebecca Webb is writing the script.

Paul is producing, along with Scott Karol, President of SP Media Group, and Jason Goodman, grandson of Marvel founder Martin Goodman, is an executive producer. Conor O’Farrell, director of development for SP Media Group, is working on the project.

Devil follows a sheltered young woman who travels to New York City in search of her past, only to discover that she is Satan’s sister and that her twin brother is manipulating her, while a detective investigates a series of murders linked to her.

First published in 1975, the Devil The comic introduced a host of characters that would ultimately shape the interconnected Atlas universe, including compelling figures like Lomax, Grim Ghost, and Phoenix. These characters are an integral part of Atlas’ vast library, which includes over 100 comics spanning a rich tapestry of genres, from science fiction and fantasy to action, the supernatural, and horror.

“From the beginning, Atlas Comics’ vast collection of characters and stories was conceived as an interconnected universe. Devil serves as an introduction, and we’re committed to honoring that core vision of Atlas by ensuring audiences can fully immerse themselves in these dynamic characters and narratives,” says Paul.

“Daring back to the golden age of comics, Atlas has been home to some of the greatest comic book creators of all time. There are so many characters to love and so many stories to tell,” said Jon Gonda, EVP, Production, Motion Picture Group, Paramount Pictures.

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via: Deadline