Josh Heald to Direct History Channel’s ‘Ancient Aliens’ Film Adaptation for Legendary Film will be written and executive produced by Luke RyanUmberto Gonzalez | April 7, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Last Updated: April 7, 2021 @ 11:05 AM attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Hot Tub Time Machine 2" at Regency Village Theatre on February 18, 2015 in Westwood, California. Legendary has closed a deal for Counterbalance Entertainment’s Josh Heald (“Cobra Kai”) to direct a feature film adaptation of The History Channel’s hit series “Ancient Aliens,” the company announced Wednesday. “Ancient Aliens” was originally developed for television by Prometheus Entertainment and executive produced by the late Kevin Burns. Details of the project are being kept under wraps, but the story will be a two-handed, globe-spanning adventure featuring ancient sites and artifacts, confronting the theories and questions raised by the popular docuseries. The film adaptation will be written and executive produced by Luke Ryan.