CBS in the works with 'The Island of Doctor Moreau' TV adaptation
Not all old classic stories are left to be forgotten forever. Some of them are turned into a TV series just like "The Island of Doctor Moreau."
According to Deadline, the network CBS is currently developing "Moreau," a drama series based on H.G. Wells' classic 1896 sci-fi novel. It will be written by "Sleepy Hollow" co-creator Phillip Iscove who will executive produce alongside Frank Marshall and Robert Zotnowski of The Kennedy/Marshall.
Together, they will do a different take of the tale with a gender flip. They will bring to life the "fiercely intelligent and fearless" Dr. Katherine Moreau, who is known to practice medicine in a very unconventional way and even tries to go beyond its boundaries by conducting "revolutionary scientific experimentation and treatments in her privately funded island hospital." It's not hard to tell that the doctor can get a little mad. The original novel, according to i09, tells the story of Edward Prendick who was shipwrecked and stuck in the island home of Doctor Moreau. The doctor utilized "vivisection and experimentation" to fashion human-like hybrid animals.
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As far as history can tell, "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is one of the most commonly adapted Wells book. In fact, several movie adaptations have already been made throughout the years including the 1932 Bela Lugosi starrer "The Island of Lost Souls," the 1996 movie starring Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk and Ron Perlman, and the 1977 movie featuring the acting skills of Burt Lancaster and Michael York. Variety also noted that the story has also been presented on shows like "The Simpsons," "Southpark," and "Orphan Black."
But it seems like CBS is not the only one who is interested in bringing Dr. Moreau to the television as Den of Geek reported that this adaptation of the 1896 movie might cause a little a twist in the plans of Appian Way, the production company of Leonardo DiCaprio. The rumored version of the Appian Way is being penned by Bryan McGreevy and Lee Shipman. CBS better air the pilot episode as soon as possible before DiCarpio and his company starts up.
