'Paradise' found by Legendary.(Legendary Pictures to make a movie 'Paradise Lost')(Brief article)

From: Daily Variety | Date: April 20, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Legendary Pictures is developing a live-action film version of "Paradise Lost," John Milton's epic poem, with Scott Derrickson attached to direct.

Vincent Newman, producer of "A Man Apart" and "We're the Millers" for New Line, will produce along with Legendary.

"Paradise Lost," published in 1667, tells the story of Lucifer's failed rebellion in heaven and subsequent role in Adam and Eve's fall from grace.

Legendary, backed by private investment money, is co-financing and co-producing several high-profile Warner Bros. films, including "Superman Returns," "Lady in the ...

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