A feature version of the buzzyThree-Body Problemsci-fi novels is in the works from veteran Chinese filmmakerZhang Yimou.
Zhang will direct the film.
He said the project is currently in the pre-production stage.
Zhang YimouTokyo Film Festival
Footage of the announcement has been shared widely across social media sites.
Weiss set their series adaptation.
Netflix announced earlier this year that the show will run for three seasons.
Woo co-created the series with Benioff and Weiss and is executive producer and writer.
His other credits includeRed Sorghum(1987), which won the Golden Bear at Berlin.
He has won Venices Golden Lion twice.
Zhang spoke with us on the ground at last years Tokyo Film Festival.
you might check out that interviewhere.