Stranger in a Strange Land Headed to Syfy

LOS ANGELES: Paramount Television and Universal Cable Productions are developing Robert Heinlein’s 1961 science-fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land into a series for Syfy.

The classic novel tells the story of a human born on Mars who comes to Earth in early adulthood. Amy Powell, president of Paramount TV, noted, “This novel has resonated with me since college and there’s a reason it has continued to find new fans for over 40 years. Syfy’s understanding of imaginative and futuristic programming is unmatched, making them an ideal partner for this series.”

“From my point of view, Stranger in a Strange Land isn’t just a science-fiction masterpiece…it also happens to be one of my favorite books ever,” said Bonnie Hammer, chairman of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “The story is timeless and resonates more than ever in today’s world. As a fan, I can’t wait to see it come to life as a world-class television event.”

Executive producers are Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt and William Sherak of Mythology Entertainment; Scott Rudin, Garrett Basch and Eli Bush of Scott Rudin Productions; and Joe Vecchio of Vecchio Entertainment.