'A story I've wanted to retell since childhood': Superstar director Bryan Singer reveals he will shoot a new version of classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Published: 20:39 EST, 17 September 2015 | Updated: 23:07 EST, 17 September 2015

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He's taking a break from comics to try something a little more literary.

Bryan Singer, the now 50-year-old director and producer responsible for the blockbuster X-Men franchise - announced via Instagram on Thursday that he will be shooting a new version of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, as Deadline.com reported.

The original story of the same name was published in 1870, and was written by master science fiction and adventure author Jules Verne.

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Captain Singer: Bryan Singer, the recently 50-year-old director and producer, announced via Instagram on Thursday that he will be shooting a new version of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Singer used his 50th birthday as an excuse to snap a picture of the script for his latest project.

The filmmaker apparently has had strong feelings for the classic story of a submarine's crew battling the dangers of the deep since he was a child.

He also assured fans that he would stay true to the story and make it entertaining for everyone.

'I promise this will be an epic and emotional adventure for all ages!'

A dream: Singer apparently has had strong feelings for the classic story of a submarine's crew battling the dangers of the deep since he was a child

A remake?: Disney shot a version in 1954 starring Kirk Douglas as the whaler Ned Lander,James Mason as captain Nemo and the inimitable Peter Lorre as Conseil

While Singer and his writing team Rick Sordelet and Dan Studney are basing their film on the classic adventure book of the same name by Jules Verne, the story is not a novel one for Hollywood.

Disney shot a version in 1954 starring Kirk Douglas as the whaler Ned Lander,James Mason as Captain Nemo and the inimitable Peter Lorre as Conseil.

It seems this will be the latest take on the classic maritime tale, as the similarly named project announced by Disney several years ago, which Fight Club helmer David Fincher was set to direct, never went into production.

Fun for everyone: Singer also assured fans that he would stay true to the story and make it entertaining for everyone.

Singer also took the opportunity to confirm his commitment to the X-men universe by proclaiming that he was 'very excited about' the next X-men installment he's directing.

X-Men: Apocalypse is scheduled for release on May 27th, 2016.

Several new characters will be revealed including the mysterious Psylocke, who will be played by Olivia Munn, 35.

Still X-cited: Singer also confirmed his commitment to the X-Men universe by proclaiming that he was 'very excited about' the next X-Men installment he's directing (pictured here with X-Men star Hugh Jackman, 46)

New faces: Several new characters will be revealed in the latest X-Men entry, including the mysterious Psylocke, who will be played by Olivia Munn, 35