Greg Berlanti (Superman & Lois, The Flash, Arrow) is re-teaming with Supergirl writer Derek Simon on a new series titled The Disaster, a space drama adaptation currently in development at The CW.
The project is written by Simon and will be executive produced by Berlanti through his Berlanti Productions banner (via The Hollywood Reporter).
John Sacchi and Matt Groesch of 5 More Minute Productions “are also involved” with the adaptation.
Based on the book by M.K. England, “the potential series is set in a near-future where humans have colonized space to save Earth from climate crisis.