A new film based on David Cronenberg’s body horror The Fly is in development – ​​and die-hard fans of the 1986 film need not worry, as 20th Century Studios promises it’s not a remake.

Deadline confirmed the news on Monday, November 4, announcing that Nikyatu Jusu was preparing to write and direct a new film which would take place “in the universe” of the original. Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping of Chernin Entertainment are set to produce.