Science fiction juggernaut Legendary Television has acquired the television rights to bestselling author Neal Stephenson’s critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel “Seveneves.” Adapting Stephenson’s ambitious tale of humanity’s fight for survival promises to be an epic undertaking befitting the studio’s reputation for big-budget, imaginative adaptations.

Skewing more hard sci-fi than your average dystopian drama, “Seveneves” spans millennia to chronicle the ingenuity and evolution of our species facing imminent extinction. When a mysterious force destroys the moon, trigging a global catastrophe, scientists must establish a sanctuary in space just two years before near-Earth orbit becomes uninhabitable.

With a background that includes working with tech luminaries like Jeff Bezos and Peter Thiel, Stephenson brings unparalleled scientific rigor to envisioning humanity’s high-tech future. “The depth of his research and extraordinary attention to scientific detail make ‘Seveneves’ incredibly rich material for television,” said Legendary Television President Allison Friedman.

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