Kojima Productions is collaborating with Hammerstone Studios in Los Angeles to create a film version of Death Stranding. With extended cut sequences and dramatic expositions, the 2019 action game already gives a cinematic experience, which is likely part of the reason why it isn't being adapted straight into movies. According to Variety, the film will incorporate new aspects and people into the Death Stranding universe, so we'll see something new even if they don't construct a whole new plot for the big screen.
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The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of the United States when unseen monsters known as "Beached Things" appear and cause nuclear bomb-like explosions. Death Stranding was a star-studded production because Kojima cast well-known actors as its protagonists. Norman Reedus portrays the game's protagonist, Sam Porter Bridges, whom the player controls. The game also features Mads Mikkelsen and Léa Seydoux, as well as Guillermo del Toro's face. It's unknown if any of the game's actors will also feature in the film.
Hideo Kojima and Hammerstone co-founder Alex Lebovici will serve as executive producers on the project. "We are happy and humbled to be collaborating with creative and famous Hideo Kojima on his first film adaptation," Lebovici said in a statement. "This will be significantly more personal and grounded than previous large-budget tentpole video game adaptations. Our objective is to reimagine what a video game adaptation can be when creative and aesthetic freedom is given. This will be a genuine 'Hideo Kojima' creation."
This statement follows Kojima's announcement of Death Stranding 2 at The Game Awards. The forthcoming sequel is equally as star-studded as the previous game, with Norman Reedus resuming his part, Léa Seydoux returning, and Elle Fanning portraying an unnamed character.
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