A new film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1996 novel “Desperation” is in development at Searchlight, with Sam Raimi involved in the project. According to reports, directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are in talks to helm the adaptation, marking a first collaboration between King and Raimi on a screen project. The effort is described as a pairing involving the directing duo behind “Final Destination,” which suggests the production will draw on their experience in suspense and horror. The outlets also report that Raimi will produce, though additional details such as casting, script development status, and timelines are not provided in the available coverage. Both sources present the same core information: “Desperation” is being adapted for Searchlight, and Lipovsky and Stein are being considered to direct under Raimi’s production involvement. No competing creative direction or alternative production options are reported.