Roland Emmerichâs adaptation of Isaac Asimovâs sci-fi trilogy Foundation just got some fresh blood. Deadline reports that Dante Harper has come aboard to write the latest draft of the screenplay, after Robert Rodat (Saving Private Ryan) penned the first draft. Asimovâs series takes place at a time when humans are scattered on planets all over the universe, living under the rule of the galactic empire. When a psycho-historian who has the power to see the future foretells that the empire will come under collapse very soon, he sets out to ensure that the knowledge of mankind isnât wiped out. Emmerich previously talked about the challenge of adapting such a sprawling mythology back in 2009, and at the time said he was waiting on Rodatâs script. Apparently he now feels the material needs another go.Though he hasnât yet seen the release of one of his projects, Harper is a bit of a hot commodity at the moment. His calling card was the Timothy McVeigh biopic Dreamland for Brad Pittâs Plan B. He also wrote the script for Black Hole, which David Fincher was going to direct, and did a rewrite on the fairy tale update Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters which opens next March. His next film likely to go into production is Doug Limanâs super cool-sounding All You Need is Kill, which is currently casting. Emmerichâs next directorial effort after the release of Anonymous will be the sci-fi flick Singularity, which he told Steve will probably start filming in March.
Dante Harper to Pen Roland Emmerich’s Adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s FOUNDATION
Dante Harper to Pen Roland Emmerich’s FOUNDATION. The sci-fi film is based on the book series by Isaac Asimov. Emmerich will direct.