Dan Simmons Hyperion - P 2015
Syfy continues to mine some of the most beloved science-fiction properties in the world.
The NBCUniversal-owned cable network announced Wednesday that it is teaming with Bradley Cooper, Oscar winner Graham King (The Departed, Argo) and Todd Phillips (The Hangover) to adapt Dan Simmons‘ Hyperion as an event series.
Set on the eve of Armageddon with the entire galaxy at war, Hyperion is the story of seven pilgrims who set forth on a voyage to seek the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope and a terrible secret — while one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands.
Published in 1989, the novel is the first book in the Hyperion Cantos series and won the prestigious Hugo Award.
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Boardwalk Empire‘s Itamar Moses will pen the script and serve as a co-executive producer on the drama from Universal Cable Productions. King will executive produce via his GK Films banner, while Cooper and Phillips will serve in the same capacity through their 22nd and Green shingle.
“It is an absolute honor to enter into the world created by Dan Simmons that is arguably one of the greatest works of science fiction, and help realize it for television audiences,” said Cooper, who is also executive producing and recurring in CBS’ Limitless adaptation.
For Syfy, Hyperion comes as the cabler has been making a massive — and expensive — push to put the science fiction back into its programming with content like 12 Monkeys, Childhood’s End, Brave New World, Krypton, Incorporated, The Magicians, Dark Matter, Hunters, The Expanse, Z Nation and more.
“As Syfy continues to forge important partnerships with award-winning talent on and off screen, this powerhouse team led by Bradley Cooper, Graham King and Todd Phillips brings an extraordinary track record in producing entertainment of the highest creative ambition,” Syfy president Dave Howe said. “Epitomizing the gold standard of science fiction story-telling, Hyperion tackles smart and provocative themes that help define Syfy’s development vision.”
Cooper is repped by CAA; Moses is with UTA; Phillips is with CAA and Sloane Offer.
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