Ralph Winter—producer of the X-Men and Fantastic Four films—is a well-known Christian in Hollywood, and Walden Media has scored one of the biggest box office hits in recent years with their adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, by beloved Christian author C. S. Lewis.

Now these two forces are joining for another Lewis adaptation—this time, his cherished spiritual warfare novel, The Screwtape Letters. Variety reports that Winter will produce the adaptation in association with Walden Media.

The adaptation—described as a "midbudget," mostly live-action film—is slated for release some time in 2008. The novel, first published in 1942, is written as a series of letters between two demons, the elder Screwtape and his young nephew, Wormwood, with the seasoned demon offering his young protégé advice on undermining Christian faith and spreading wickedness.

Lewis' stepson, Douglas Gresham—who supervised the production of Wardrobe—will be producing alongside Winter.

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Wallace and Gromit eye follow-up (Cinema Blend)
Curse of the Were-Rabbit sequel in the works

Aardman, Dreamworks part ways (Reuters)
Disappointing Flushed Away ends relationship

Departed sequel in consideration (BBC)
Writers discuss spin-off of Oscar-nominated flick

Martin Campbell out for Bond 22 (Slash Film)
Casino Royale director not returning for next film

Russell Crowe cast as Sheriff of Nottingham (EW)
Oscar-winner to star in revisionist Robin Hood film

'Borat' one of Britain's most powerful men (Reuters)
Sacha Baron Cohen gets the honor in GQ

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