Final December, Deadline reported {that a} Loss of life Stranding film was within the works. Kojima Productions, the studio that made the unique recreation, was set to be considered one of two important producers, however there was no phrase on who would write, direct, or star within the movie, or if any members of the unique artistic staff would occupy any of these roles. Yesterday, Loss of life Stranding’s recreation director Hideo Kojima took to Twitter to make clear his involvement.
Simply to be clear, I’m deeply concerned in producing, supervising, plotting, look, design and content material of the movie adaptation of DS, simply not in command of directing.
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) June 18, 2023
Right here, Kojima confirms that he is not going to be directing the film, however followers anxious that Kojima Productions’ involvement would not contain enter from the person at its helm can relaxation straightforward. Along with his function as producer, Kojima shall be “deeply concerned” with many different parts of the movie, together with its plot and total aesthetics. Whereas the film takes place within the current Loss of life Stranding world, it should “introduce new parts and characters inside the Loss of life Stranding universe,” in keeping with Deadline. Whether or not that consists of a retelling of an current plot or a wholly new one is unclear, however it should definitely have that distinct Kojima contact.
Along with the film-focused department of Kojima Productions, the movie shall be produced by Hammerstone Studios. Based in 2018, the studio’s best-known movies embody Barbarian (2022) and Invoice and Ted Face the Music (2020). The studio’s founder, Alex Lebovici, had the next to say to Deadline concerning the upcoming mission:
We’re thrilled and honored to have the chance to associate with sensible and iconic Hideo Kojima on his first movie adaptation. Not like different massive price range tentpole online game variations, this shall be one thing way more intimate and grounded. Our purpose is to redefine what a online game adaptation might be when you’ve gotten artistic and creative freedom. This movie shall be an genuine “Hideo Kojima” manufacturing.
Given the truth that the manufacturing groups have but to announce any director, author or actor that is connected to the mission (I am hoping it entails Nicolas Cage), it is nonetheless just a few years out. In case you’re dying for extra Kojima earlier than then, you’ll be able to re-watch the Loss of life Stranding 2 reveal trailer or fantasize concerning the recreation Kojima wants to make in space.