Legendary Television has obtained the television rights to Neal Stephenson’s award-winning science fiction novel Seveneves, as first reported by Deadline. In development is an epic television adaptation of Stephenson’s apocalyptic page-turner, which envisions humanity struggling to survive after the moon is mysteriously shattered.
Overseeing the ambitious project is production veteran Allison Friedman. With a proven track record of championing ambitious sci-fi properties, Friedman is poised to bring Stephenson’s intricate vision to life onscreen. As source material, Seveneves offers rich narrative threads and speculative science bound to excite fans of thought-provoking genre fare.
Published in 2015 to widespread acclaim, Stephenson’s novel depicts the aftermath of the moon’s destruction. With only two years until Earth becomes uninhabitable, nations worldwide collaborate on an urgent plan to safeguard our species. The exhaustive sociological and scientific research underlying Seveneves promises to captivate viewers through grounded speculation about humanity’s perseverance.
Friedman aims to maintain Stephenson’s sophistication while visualizing the story’s scope for television. “His astute predictions about technology and culture make this tale as relevant as ever,” she says. Bringing her experience from hits like The Martian, Friedman is committed to honoring both the book’s intellect and its visceral thrills.
With a technologist and futurist’s perspective, Stephenson crafted an eerily prescient alert regarding existential risks. Legendary now seeks to spread that warning through a stunningly-realized TV saga. Under Friedman’s guidance, Seveneves may transcend sci-fi to stimulate dialogue on humanity’s future in uncertain times.
