Milton's 'Paradise Lost' goes to Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, April 20 (UPI) -- John Milton's epic biblical poem, "Paradise Lost," is being turned into a live-action Hollywood film.

Scott Derrickson, who studied theology in college, will direct the adaptation of Milton's 1667 tale of Lucifer's failed rebellion in heaven and his role in the disgrace of Adam and Eve, Daily Variety reported Thursday.

Derrickson, who directed and co-wrote "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," is also participating the writing process, Variety said.

Legendary Pictures Chief Thomas Tull said there is no timetable for the project.

"Given the gravity of the source material, it's really important to get it right," he said. "It will be ready when it's ready."