Death Stranding Movie in the Works By A24, Hideo Kojima – The Hollywood Reporter

Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima

Courtesy of A24

The best-selling and artistically challenging video game Stranded death It’s headed to the big screen with the help of its creator, Hideo Kojima.

Indie studio A24 is developing a feature based on the 2019 video game, which has been hailed as one of the most cinematic games of all time. It was also notable as an example of A-list actors embracing the genre, with Norman Reedus starring as Sam Porter, a man navigating a world torn apart by disaster. Other stars include Mads Mikkelsen, Lea Seydoux, Guillermo del Toro and Margaret Qualley.

No other casting or creative news is known about the film version. According to A24, “The film promises to delve into the mysteries surrounding the apocalyptic event called ‘Death Stranding,’ which blurred the lines between life and death, bringing horrific creatures into a world on the brink of collapse.”

Kojima is one of the gaming industry’s most iconic creators, with his works known for pushing the boundaries of the medium. After decades at Konami, which included working on Metal equipmentIt spun off from the game studio in 2015, with Kojima Productions becoming an independent entity.

“A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, and their presence in the industry is unique, unparalleled. The films they bring to the world are high-quality and extremely innovative. I have been drawn to their creativity, and they have even inspired my own work,” Kojima said in a statement. “Their innovative approach to storytelling is in keeping with what Kojima Productions has been doing for the past eight years. Now, we’re making Death Stranding together. There are a lot of “game adaptation movies” out there but what we create is not just a direct translation of the game. The intention is that our audience will not only be gamers, but our film will be for everyone who loves cinema. We are creating a Death Stranding universe that has never been seen before, and that can only be achieved through film, and it will be born.

The game debuted in 2019 and has sold 16 million copies for Playstation 4, Playstation 5 and PC. the Stranded death The development comes at the end of a great year for game mods. Super Mario Bros. The film grossed $1.36 billion worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year, while on the small screen, the HBO film The last of us He became a well-known television star and Emmy contender.