Derrickson Steers "Deus Ex" Movie

Scott Derrickson (Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose) will co-write and direct the film version of the Square Enix video game "Deus Ex : Human Revolution" for CBS Films says Screen Daily.

Set in the near future where human augmentation has triggered a technological renaissance, the story follows an ex SWAT security specialist who must embrace mechanical augments in order to unravel a global conspiracy.

"Sinister" co-scribe C. Robert Cargill will help write the script, .

Roy Lee and Adrian Askarieh are attached to produce.