Video game adaptations for the small or big screen continue to proliferate. Although recent projects of this class have been successful, there is always the possibility that they will go wrong. There are plans for a movie bioshock and, naturally, there are fans who are afraid that the project is not what they expect and that Netflix is responsible for it. However, the director has just shared an encouraging update for all fans.
Earlier this year, Netflix confirmed that it would produce a movie of bioshock. Taking into account how long the creative process is for these adaptations, the project had not been talked about again, until now, when its director spoke about one of the issues that generate the most doubts for fans.
In this type of project, fidelity to the original (interactive) material is always at stake, which obviously has to be adapted to fit the format of television or cinema (passive), not to mention other creative details that may be the key. for the project to be a success or a failure.
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bioshock has no creative restrictions
The good news is that director director Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games) took advantage of an interview with Collider to ensure that the adaptation will not have any kind of condition or creative limitation on the part of Netflix.
On the contrary, Lawrence says that he and the others in charge of the project will do what they want to do in the adaptation and that it will be faithful to the game. Also, something very interesting is that he has spoken with Take-Two Interactive and Ken Levine, creator of the franchise.
Many years ago there were plans for a movie in the series, but it didn’t come to fruition precisely because of creative freedom issues. That being said, it will be interesting to see if bioshock it ends up taking shape and also earns the approval of the fans and the general public. There’s still a long way to go, but knowing that the creator of the franchise is somehow involved is a good sign.
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How is the development of the movie going? bioshock?
In addition, Lawrence reported that the creative process is going from strength to strength, as both he and screenwriter Michael Green (Blade Runner 2049) already know what will happen in the adaptation and that the latter is already in the middle of writing the script.
“We already have our proposal, outlines and all that kind of stuff, so it’s all done. Now he’s just writing,” Lawrence said.
The director not only recognizes that bioshock It is one of the best games in history, but it is also unique in the visual section and has very marked themes.
“There are ideas and philosophies under the franchise, and that is very, very, very premeditated,” the director commented, specifying that this kind of combo with “relative ideas and philosophies” mixed with “incredible aesthetics” is something that others lack. franchises and believes that this is the key for the adaptation to be successful.
Something that Lawrence also likes about bioshock is that it conjugates something historical, horror and science fiction: “I think it can be very unique and very beautiful and very entertaining.”
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