Renowned Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron has shared details about his upcoming big-screen venture following Avatar: Fire and Ash. This upcoming production is slated to be a cinematic interpretation of the latest dark fantasy novel by British author Joe Abercrombie, titled “The Devils“.
In a move made approximately a month following the initial publication on May 6, 2026, Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment secured the movie rights for “The Devils.” The talented filmmaker, along with Abercrombie, is set to script the screenplay. This captivating tale revolves around an extraordinary team of monsters, whose mission is to protect Europe from a rampant horde of elfish creatures that feed on human flesh.
Cameron described “The Devils” as follows: A cleverly witty, chilling adventure set in an alternate medieval era; a grand struggle between good and evil where it’s often hard to discern who is who; a stylish, twisted tale where the monsters might just be your best chance at survival. This is Joe Abercrombie at his finest, introducing a fresh world and an array of intriguing new characters. Cameron expressed excitement about collaborating with him during the writing process, noting that the adaptation seems almost self-evident due to Abercrombie’s visual storytelling style and cinematic approach. He is eagerly anticipating diving into this project as he concludes work on “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” looking forward to bringing these unforgettable characters to life.
Why will The Devils will be different from James Cameron’s Avatar?
In a recent conversation with Empire, Cameron explained the reasons behind his decision to transform Abercrombie’s “The Devil’s Novel” into a film, stating that the intriguing aspects of the plot were what initially captivated him.
Cameron exclaimed, ‘This is astonishing! Everything about it is bizarrely out of the ordinary.’ As I found myself reading portions of the book aloud to my wife Suzy, a realization struck me: ‘I enjoy this book immensely. I think I’ll go ahead and purchase it.’
Furthermore, the director elaborated on the distinctly contrasting atmosphere that The Devil’s film would have compared to his Avatar films.
He went on saying, “It lacks the moral sensibility of Avatar, but I’m not sure that’s necessarily a drawback. Hiroshima is a film you make out of obligation, while The Devils is a film you make for enjoyment.
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2025-07-29 19:57