Matt Reeves who is currently working on the gritty noir The Batman has just signed up with Netflix to develop a feature film based on the book “Way Station”
“Way Station” is a sci-fi thriller based on the Hugo Award- Winning novel by Clifford D Simak. This is Matt Reeves first look deal with his production company 6th & Idaho. They are also currently developing Animal Farm, Button Man, Idol and Recursion.
For more than 100 years Enoch Wallace has been the keeper of a Way Station on Earth for intergalactic alien travelers as they teleport across the universe. But the gifts of knowledge and immortality that his intergalactic guests have bestowed upon him are proving to be a nightmarish burden, for they have opened Enoch’s eyes to humanity’s impending destruction. Still, one final hope remains for the human race.
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This story is still developing. More details to come later for casting and collaborators.