Debra Moore Muñoz (Mayans M.C., DMZ) is currently developing a series adaptation of Silvia Moreno-Garcia ’s 2022 novel The Daughter of Doctor Moreau.
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is a retelling of the classic Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells from the perspective of his coming-of-age daughter, Carlota, “a sheltered girl raised to believe her father is a genius.
“When the charming son of Moreau’s patron, Eduardo, arrives at their estate, he threatens to upend the long-simmering feelings between Carlota and the estate’s overseer, Montgomery Laughton, and causes Carlota to question everything she’s been told — forcing her to reckon with some dark truths about her father and his work.”
Moreno-Garcia shared in a statement: “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is a mixture of science fiction, historical fiction and drama set in lush, 19th century Yucatan, and I’m excited to see this part of Mexico come to life on the screen in all its beauty and complexity.”
The project is set up at UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, Atomic Monster and Telemundo Studios. Moreno-Garcia, Moore Muñoz, and James Wan are also producing.
Source: Deadline
