Scott Derrickson to direct 'Hyperion Cantos'

Scott Derrickson has signed on to direct "Hyperion Cantos" for Warner Bros. and GK Films.

Variety says the film is based on Dan Simmons' sci-fi novels "Hyperion" and "The Fall of Hyperion."

The trade describes the plot as follows:

"Story is set in the distant future, as a space war threatens Hyperion, a planet known for the Time Tombs -- large artifacts that can move through time and are guarded by a gruesome monster called the Shrike."

Interesting. Trevor Sands, who wrote and directed 2002's "Inside," is penning the adaptation. He also recently adapted David Brin's novel "Startide Rising."

Derrickson most recently directed the remake of "The Day the Earth Stood Still." His credits also include "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" and "Hellraiser: Inferno."

One of Derrickson's upcoming projects is "Paradise Lost," based on John Milton's epic poem.