Orson Welles worked on a film adaptation of Dead Calm, an unfinished film titled The Deep, from 1966 to 1969. Welles produced and wrote the film, as well as played the role of Russ Brewer opposite Jeanne Moreau and Laurence Harvey.
From 1966 to 1969, Orson Welles was involved in adapting Dead Calm into a film titled The Deep. He served as producer and writer, with roles for Russ Brewer (played by Welles), Jeanne Moreau, and Laurence Harvey.