‘Doctor Who’ Director Jamie Magnus Stone Helming TV Adaptation Of Brian W. Aldiss’ ‘Non-Stop’ For Aircraft Pictures
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Doctor Who director Jamie Magnus Stone is helming a sci-fi series adaptation of Brian W. Aldiss‘ debut Non-Stop for Aircraft Pictures.
Set in a distant future, Non-Stop tells the tale of Roy Complain, a man born into a primitive society only to discover his tribe is one of many aboard a colossal spaceship.
This knowledge sets Complain and his band of intrepid explorers on a perilous journey through uncharted territories to find the ship’s bridge, as they unravel the mysteries of their new world and confront the looming threat of their own annihilation.
Casting is yet to be announced and Aircraft will begin shopping the project at Series Mania next week. “We’re excited to bring this science-fiction classic to the screen as part of Aircraft’s continued expansion into scripted drama,” said Anthony Leo and Andrew Rosen, co-founders of Aircraft. “We’re fortunate to be working with one of the UK’s most exciting directors and look forward to bringing Jamie’s compelling vision for this adaptation to fruition.” The original book, Aldiss’ debut science fiction novel, was awarded the British Science Fiction Association Award for best novel in 1958.
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