Breaking News: It has been officially announced that Alex Garland will take on the dual roles of writer and director for a live-action adaptation of the acclaimed video game Elden Ring, produced by A24 in collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.. While this choice comes as a surprise considering Garland’s previous projects, I am genuinely excited to witness how he brings this rich gaming universe to life on the big screen.
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A24 has gained a reputation for delivering critically acclaimed films such as The Witch, The Florida Project, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Lady Bird, The Disaster Artist, Hereditary, Midsommar, The Lighthouse, Uncut Gems, and the Academy Award-winning films Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Traditionally viewed as an arthouse studio, A24 appears to be pivoting towards a broader strategy that includes commercial films and high-profile intellectual property projects. This strategic shift is evident in their recent release of the war drama Warfare, the outrageous horror-action flick Onslaught directed by Adam Wingard, the anticipated UFC film The Smashing Machine, a family-friendly Barney movie from creators Ayo Edebiri and Daniel Kaluuya, and the new Friday the 13th series titled Crystal Lake, which has secured Linda Cardellini to portray the iconic character Pamela Voorhees. Rumors suggest that the film adaptation of the video game Elden Ring might be one of A24’s largest investments to date, with Garland potentially leading the project!
The initial report on Garland’s involvement came from Nexus Point News, although their article has since been removed. However, Jeff Sneider from The InSneider has confirmed that Garland is indeed in discussions to direct an Elden Ring film for A24. Originally launched by FromSoftware, the game was supported by its president Hidetaka Miyazaki, who has expressed a willingness to explore the possibility of a film adaptation. It appears that A24 has successfully acquired the rights to move forward with this exciting project.
Launched in February 2022, Elden Ring quickly became a sensation within the gaming community, featuring narrative contributions from the renowned author of Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin. This distinguished role-playing game (RPG) narrates the tale of a group of outcasts known as the Tarnished, who are called to the enchanting realm of The Lands Between with the mission of reuniting the fragmented Elden Ring.
Garland and A24 have a rich collaborative history, having previously partnered on projects such as Ex Machina, Men, Civil War, and Warfare. It is only natural that they would turn to him for this ambitious Elden Ring adaptation. Although Garland had previously mentioned a desire to take a hiatus from directing, it seems that his break has yet to materialize, as he embarks on this new creative journey.
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