Washington, Feb. 21 -- In a major move for fantasy storytelling on screen, Oscar-winning actor Viola Davis is set to produce a feature adaptation of the Afro-fantasy graphic novel 'The Untamed: A Sinner's Prayer', bringing the indie franchise to the big screen.

Davis and her partner Julius Tennon, under their banner JuVee Productions, are developing the project alongside Homeworld Entertainment and Stranger Comics, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

The adaptation will be based on the revenge fantasy series created by Sebastian A. Jones, who will outline the script and direct the film.

Producers on the project include Davis, Tennon, Simon Swart, Andrew Cosby and Jones.

Set in the fantasy realm of Asunda, The Untamed follows a myste...