Based on the book by Kyle Kurpinski and Terry D. Johnson
Dimension Films has acquired film rights to Kyle Kurpinski and Terry D. Johnson’s “How to Defeat Your Own Clone: And Other Tips for Surviving the Biotech Revolution,” reports Variety. Ed Ricourt will adapt the book, which is described as follows:
Send in the clones! On second thought, maybe not.
CAN IT READ MY MIND?
WILL IT BE EVIL?
HOW DO I STOP IT?
Find out the answers to these and other burning questions in this funny, informative, and ingenious book from two bioengineering experts who show you how to surviveâand thriveâin a new age of truly weird science.
For decades, science fiction has been alerting us to the wonders and perils of our biotech futureâfrom the prospects of gene therapy to the pitfalls of biological warfare. Now that future looms before us. Donât panic! This book is all you need to prepare for the new world that awaits us, providing indispensable cautionary advice on topics such as
⢠bioenhancements: Theyâre not just for cyborgs anymore.
⢠DNA sequencing and fingerprinting: Whatâs scarier than the government having your DNA on file? Try having it posted on the Internet.
⢠human cloning: Just like you, only stronger, smarter, and more attractive. In other words: more dangerous.
Our future may be populated by designer babies, genetically enhanced supersoldiers, and one (or more!) of your genetic duplicates, but all is not lost. How to Defeat Your Own Clone is the ultimate survival guide to what lies ahead. Just remember the first rule of engagement: Donât ever let your clone read this book!
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Gotham Group’s Eric Robinson will produce. Gotham’s Peter McHugh will executive produce with Dimension’s senior VP of production Matthew Stein and VP of production and creative affairs Matthew Signer overseeing for the company.
Source: Variety
