The adaptation will be penned by J.P. Davis (Plane, The Contractor).

There is currently no director attached.

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Hell Diverstakes place two centuries after World War III has poisoned the planet.

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Don LeeB&C Content, Blackstone

Aging and outdated, most of the ships plummeted back to Earth long ago.

They dive, so humanity survives.

Xavier, or X, is a legendary Hell Diver at the center of the action.

WGA West building in Hollywood

Ari Arad added, I couldnt be more excited to have Don Lee join ourHell Diversteam.

As Deadline reported last summer, Lee is due to star in aU.S.

remakeof crime thrillerThe Gangster, The Cop, The Devilat Paramount.

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Don Lee is represented by B&C Content, The Gersh Agency and attorney Stuart Rosenthal of GGSSC.

Davis is represented by Jay Baker at Nomad and WME.