Kelman drawn on to evolve 'Ramayan 3392 AD'

Mandalay Pictures has drawn on emerging scribe Nic Kelman to evolve Liquid Comics' graphic novel "Ramayan 3392 AD." First released in 2006, story is dependant on a legendary Hindu poem concerning the adventures of legendary blue-skinned warrior Prince Rama, who fights to save his wife in the demon king who kidnapped her. Mark Canton ("300") is creating with Mandalay prexy Trina Schulman, while Liquid Comics cake toppers Gotham Chopra and Sharad Devarajan will professional produce the pic with Atmosphere Entertainment. Former Mandalay professional Scarlett Lacey will even serve inside a creating capacity. John Collee ("Master and Commander") was initially hired to evolve the comicbook in March. 2008, but Mandalay sparked to Kelman's new undertake the fabric. Kelman, who's best referred to as author of the greatest-selling novel "women," offered his sci-fi spec script "Genneris" to DreamWorks in March. He's repped by CAA and attorney Michael Gendler of Gendler & Kelly. Contact Shaun Sneider at shaun.sneider@variety.com