Matt Reeves will direct This Dark Endeavor for Summit Entertainment
Mean Creek writer-director Jacob Aaron Estes has also come aboard to write the screenplay adaptation of the novel, which will be published this summer by Simon & Schuster. Here's a description of the novel below.
"Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up their lives are filled with imaginary adventures...until the day their adventures turn all too real.
They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only peaks Victor's curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library where he uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixer of Life. Elizabeth, Henry, and Victor immediately set out to find assistance in a man who was once known for his alchemical works to help create the formula.
Determination and the unthinkable outcome of losing his brother spur Victor in the quest for three ingredients that will save Konrads life. After scaling the highest trees of Strumwald, diving into the deepest lake caves, and sacrificing one's own body part, the three fearless friends risk their lives to save another."
They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only peaks Victor's curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library where he uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixer of Life. Elizabeth, Henry, and Victor immediately set out to find assistance in a man who was once known for his alchemical works to help create the formula.
Determination and the unthinkable outcome of losing his brother spur Victor in the quest for three ingredients that will save Konrads life. After scaling the highest trees of Strumwald, diving into the deepest lake caves, and sacrificing one's own body part, the three fearless friends risk their lives to save another."
Twilight producer Karen Rosenfelt is attached to the project, although it isn't clear when production will start.
This Dark Endeavor comes to theaters in 2014. The film is directed by Matt Reeves.
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Nautical
Man this story sounds sooo cool. i am really excited!
1 year agoby @nautical05Flag
Nautical
@skywise I agree. He did such a good job with the time piece that im looking forward to his other projects.
1 year agoby @nautical05Flag
skywise
after seeing Let Me In i have alittle more faith in this guy.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Cripple
Could be good.
1 year agoby @crippleFlag
Err
Sounds interesting, hope they get a good cast.
1 year agoby @err2005Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Nice. I wouldn't be surprised of J.J. Abrams will produce it
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag