Bryan Singer Set to Direct 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA

X-Men director Bryan Singer revealed today via Instagram that his next project (after X-Men: Apocalypse) will be a new adaptation of the Jules Verne classic, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. Rick Sordelet and Dan Studney wrote the screenplay, additionally sharing a story credit with Singer.

Little else is known about the project at this point, however in the last few years several new adaptations of this story have been trying to get off the ground, with various directors including David Fincher and McG.

Here’s the original post from Instagram:

 

It's my 50th birthday (ouch), and I just put the finishing touches on the script for my next film. A story I've wanted to retell since childhood. I promise this will be an epic and emotional adventure for all ages! An adventure very dear to my heart.  Not abandoning the #xmen universe. Very excited about #xmenapocalypse and beyond. #julesverne #20000leaguesunderthesea #nemo

A photo posted by Bryan Singer (@bryanjaysinger) on Sep 17, 2015 at 10:14am PDT