Legendary Pictures is developing a live-action film of one of English literature's most famous works, John Milton's "Paradise Lost" says The Hollywood Reporter.

Written in 1667, Milton's epic poem revolves around the fall of man and the classic battle of good vs. evil, telling along the way the story of Satan/Lucifer, the angel who tries to overthrow God, and the temptation of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.

Legendary has optioned a script by Byron Willinger and Phil DeBlasi, with Stuart Hazeldine ("Battle Chasers," "Knowing") doing additional writing. Scott Derrickson ("The Exorcism of Emily Rose") is attached to direct and will help develop the screenplay.