It looks like each online game franchise is getting a movie adaptation nowadays, however one common sport you most likely will not see on the massive display screen anytime quickly is Fortnite, in line with Epic Video games’ chief artistic officer Donald Mustard.
In an interview with Collider, Mustard stated the corporate was not “actively engaged on” a Fortnite film in the meanwhile, however then defined {that a} future adaptation continues to be a chance:
“To me, I wanna do stuff that all the time simply feels genuine and is a superb story,” he stated. “And so, it is not one thing we’re actively engaged on proper now. I am not gonna say it might by no means occur. In truth, I imply, I do know precisely how I might do the Fortnite no matter. Precisely. I do know precisely the story I’d wish to, nevertheless it’s not the main target proper now. I don’t have time.”
Mustard then added that Epic Video games has a relationship with manufacturing firm AGBO through funding, suggesting an adaptation would possibly occur through that connection in the future. However he additionally famous that given Fortnite’s success, he would not precisely should work arduous to get one greenlit. “Oh yeah, a Fortnite film will get greenlit by any studio in a second. It’s simply there’s different stuff we’re engaged on proper now.”
The recognition of online game movie diversifications has reached a fever pitch currently due to the Tremendous Mario Bros. Film, with different movies like Sonic the Hedgehog netting a profitable sequel after which some, and many extra sport IP together with Pokemon, Road Fighter, Minecraft, and so many extra within the playing cards. It looks like solely a matter of time earlier than the ever-popular Fortnite caves and joins them in theatres.
Rebekah Valentine is a information reporter for IGN. Yow will discover her on Twitter @duckvalentine.