“Night Watch” has previously been turned into a blockbuster by acclaimed Russian director, now working in Hollywood, Timur Bekmambetov. Often described as “Russia’s answer to the Matrix”, it became a box-office phenomenon in 2004.

Lukyanenko says he was contacted by the director of Vienna Opera House as well as by a Finnish producer whose name he cannot yet reveal.

The 41-year-old writer explained that although it’s supposed to be a classical production, it will be filled with special effects.

“It’s expected to be a bright, entertaining opera set to classical music, but aimed at young people,” Lukyanenko told RIA.

It’s not yet clear who will be chosen as the stage-director of “Night Watch” until the libretto is written.

Lukyanenko says it’s his first-ever experience in the opera field. When completed, his work will be translated into Italian and English, and is likely to be staged in several European theatres.