Los Angeles: British actor-rapper Idris Elba is developing Marc Olden's 1978 historic thriller novel 'Poe Must Die' as a movie trilogy through his banner.


Idris Elba 

The story is set in New York City in the 1840s, with Edgar Allan Poe fighting demonic forces and his personal demons while teaming up with a renowned fighter pursuing a sorcerer who murdered the fighter's wife. The sorcerer is seeking the Throne of Solomon, which will grant him immortality and control over Lucifer, reports variety.com.