Live-Action ‘Death Stranding’ Movie In The Works From A24 & Hideo Kojima
One of the world’s most successful video game directors is Hideo Kojima. His work extends from the hit series Metal Gear and the remarkable cult classic Death Stranding, which premiered in 2019. Now, as first reported by Variety, A24 is teaming up with the aforementioned Kojima for a movie adaptation of the game.
A24 will produce and finance the feature with Kojim on board as an executive producer. Within the source material, Norman Reedus portrays the main character Sam Porter Bridges. However, it is not clear if the actor is attached to the adaptation.
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In a statement, Kojima expressed his excitement to bring the film to life with A24 and the trust he has in the studio.
“A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other,” Kojima said in a statement accompanying the original report. “The films they are delivering to the world are high in quality and very innovative. I have been attracted to their creations and they have even inspired my own work. Their innovative approach to storytelling aligns with what Kojima Productions has been doing for the last 8 years. Now, we are making a Death Stranding movie together.”
Death Stranding has sold over five million copies and is widely considered one of the best games of the 21st century. Players take control with a courier who is tasked with delivering supplies to isolated colonies and reconnecting them via a wireless communications network. Alongside Reedus, the game features actors Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Margaret Qualley as well. The video game was nominated for Game of the Year at the 2019 edition of the The Game Awards.
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