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[DonJorginho]

‘Death Stranding’ Film Based On Hit Video Game In Works From ‘Barbarian’ EP Alex Lebovici’s Hammerstone Studios, Kojima Productions

Hammerstone Studios and Kojima Productions are teaming to adapt the hit video game 'Death Stranding' for film.

deadline.com

Hot on the heels of announcing Death Stranding 2 (w/t) at The Game Awards, gaming auteur Hideo Kojima’s Kojima Productions has partnered with Barbarian EP Alex Lebovici’s Hammerstone Studios to develop and produce a film adaptation of the former’s hit video game, Death Stranding.

The film being fully financed by Hammerstone will be produced by Kojima and Lebovici via their respective banners, with Kojima Productions US and Allan Ungar serving as exec producers.

Connecting with more than 10 million worldwide since its 2019 launch on PlayStation 4, Death Stranding features an all-star cast including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo del Toro and Margaret Qualley. The game challenges players to reconnect a fractured society after the cataclysmic ‘Death Stranding’ event, which has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world marred by a desolate society. Carrying the disconnected remnants of humanity’s future in his hands, players embody Reedus’ Sam Bridges as he embarks on a mission to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America.

The plot for the project, marking Kojima Productions’ first-ever feature adaptation, is being kept under wraps. But we hear that it will introduce new elements and characters within the Death Stranding universe. It’s not yet clear who will write and direct the pic, though we understand it’s now on the fast track, with development underway.

“I couldn’t be more excited about this new partnership with Hammerstone Studios,” said Kojima. “This is a pivotal moment for the franchise and I’m really looking forward to collaborating with them in bringing DEATH STRANDING to the big screen.”

“We are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to partner with brilliant and iconic Hideo Kojima on his first film adaptation,” added Lebovici. “Unlike other big budget tentpole video game adaptations, this will be something far more intimate and grounded. Our goal is to redefine what a video game adaptation could be when you have creative and artistic freedom. This film will be an authentic “Hideo Kojima” production.”

 

[DonJorginho]

RISE MY FELLOW PORTERS, RISE, FOR TODAY WE FUCKING FEASTTTTTTTTTTT

 

[Nankatsu]

Starring Tom Holland as BB.

Just imagine a baby with Holland's head inside the pod.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

I wonder who will play Sam Bridges...

 

[kyliethicc]

imagine being any of these actors and not getting cast in the movie lol

 

[DonJorginho]

I wonder who will play Sam Bridges...

 

[mckmas8808]

This can be great if it takes the foundation of the game and make it a movie and not make it a 1 to 1 adaptation.

 

[nial]

as expected.

 

[mckmas8808]

Did we know DS sold 10 million copies?

 

[StealthGoblin]

Interesting that PlayStation Productions aren’t involved given they own the IP.

 

[Draugoth]

Kojima Productions has partnered with Alex Lebovici’s Hammerstone Studios to develop and produce a film adaptation of Death Stranding, according to a Deadline report.

Hammerstone Studios will fully finance the film, and Hideo Kojima and Lebovici will serve as producers on the film under their respective banners. Kojima Productions’ Los Angeles office and Allan Ungar will serve as executive producers.

“I couldn’t be more excited about this new partnership with Hammerstone Studios,” Hideo Kojima said. “This is a pivotal moment for the franchise and I’m really looking forward to collaborating with them in bringing Death Stranding to the big screen.”

Previous films funded by Hammerstone Studios include Kung Fury, Barbarian, Zeros to Ones, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Come Away, and The Public.

Lebovici added, “We are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to partner with brilliant and iconic Hideo Kojima on his first film adaptation Unlike other big budget tentpole video game adaptations, this will be something far more intimate and grounded. Our goal is to redefine what a video game adaptation could be when you have creative and artistic freedom. This film will be an authentic ‘Hideo Kojima’ production.”

 

[DeepEnigma]

imagine being any of these actors and not getting cast in the movie lol

Like Sam Witwer not being Deacon in Day's Gone. Whack.

 

[ElCasual]

Weird that Sony or Playstation Movies in not involved.

 

[MScarpa]

Please PLEASE don't butcher and destroy this. So much potential, don't let it end up like Uncharted or Ratchet.

 

[Punished Miku]

Fuck it, I'm in lol. Holland was born to play this role.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

I am not going to make a joke because LolJima-San is a visionary genius and I must respect him.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I hope Kojima is directing it himself, if so I’m hyped. He seems to want to make a movie so badly, let him do it.

 

[GHG]

This actually has potential.

Kojima gets to live his dream as well.

 

[SafeOrAlone]

Woooooow. Cool.

I imagine it will feature some new characters and scenarios, but we will get a moment where Norman Reedus comes in and we all feel good.

 

[Punished Miku]

Imagine any of the dialogue in this game in a movie.

Yeah ...

 

[Mokus]

Did we know DS sold 10 million copies?

I'm surprised that it has sold over 5 million.

 

[kyliethicc]

Like Sam Witwer not being Deacon in Day's Gone. Whack.

lol I forgot days gone is being made into a movie

bet Sony has too

Did we know DS sold 10 million copies?

its 10 million players, not units sold. (its on sub services)

in 2021 they have said its sold over 5 million units

 

[OneBigPuss]

Could have sworn that I saw this movie in 2019. Huh, strange.

 

[SyberWolf]

Ryan Gosling as Higgs?

 

[Gudji]

Norman needs to be in this.

 

[Del_X]

Princess Beach edition

 

[fuck_diggity_cunt_ingdon]

Chris Pratt IS Norman Reedus

 

[Fuz]

...he's getting closer to Hollywood... almost...

 

[Markio128]

There is no reason why the game actors can’t be the film actors. As long as they’re up for it, I suppose.

 

[pleaseinsertdisctwo]

I’m sure Kojima’s writing will translate to a very good reception with film critics

 

[Fuz]

There is no reason why the game actors can’t be the film actors.

I'm gonna bet Evilore's left testicle that it's not gonna happen.

Hollywood never go the reasonable way. Never.
Guess they must prove they're smarter and deserve the job.

 

[Markio128]

I'm gonna bet Evilore's left testicle that it's not gonna happen.

Hollywood never go the reasonable way. Never.
Guess they must prove they're smarter and deserve the job.

I’d normally agree with you, but the actors in the game are strong enough to carry the film, imho.

 

[Fuz]

I’d normally agree with you, but the actors in the game are strong enough to carry the film, imho.

They won't replicate the game.

 

[plip.plop]

How odd. I really thought this would have been made with Sony Pictures. Guess they're too busy with the pre-production of Morbius 2.

 

[SJRB]

I wonder who will play Sam Bridges...

Chris Pratt, of course.

 

[Markio128]

They won't replicate the game.

 

[AtomicStarving]

The famous gif

 

[Bartski]

I'd be happy if they did a spin-off in that world, but nooo it's an "adaptation". Likely with a totally different shit cast.

Our goal is to redefine what a video game adaptation could be when you have creative and artistic freedom.

I hate it already.

 

[Dictattor]

 

[Fuz]

Spoiler

 

[AtomicStarving]

The game is already a master piece leave it alone ffs. lol

 

[Danjin44]

I mean the game already has Hollywood actress as characters so most of the casting is already done.

 

[Hugare]

Kojima finally living his dream

Unfortunately, Roger Ebert has died.

I'm laughing at the thought of him going to the movies to watch Death Stranding

Hopefuly they will get someone decent to do a miracle with the script

 

[VN1X]

Another bizarre choice for a film adaption. Makes no sense.

 

[bender]

The sequel to the Postman we never wanted.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

I'm gonna bet Evilore's left testicle that it's not gonna happen.

That's the weak one though so not much of a bet my bro.

 

[Pilgrimzero]

"Authentic Kojima?" Will it actually show him sniffing his own farts and expressing how great they smell?

Dude hasn't made anything amazing story-wise since MGS3. Which I believe was the last time he had people on staff that told him "No".



I mean fucking nanomachines. My god. And don't get me started on MGS5.

 

[mckmas8808]

its 10 million players, not units sold. (its on sub services)

in 2021 they have said its sold over 5 million units

Gotcha! I got tricked lol

 

[Oddvintagechap]

Interesting that PlayStation Productions aren’t involved given they own the IP.

because

Weird that Sony or Playstation Movies in not involved.

probably

I hope Kojima is directing it himself, if so I’m hyped. He seems to want to make a movie so badly, let him do it.

THIS.

 

[Arachnid]

lol