Hideo Kojima, the creator of Death Stranding, has confirmed that he will be “deeply involved” in the upcoming film adaptation of the popular video game. While Kojima will not direct the movie, he will be involved in producing, supervising, plotting, look, design, and content. Kojima Productions and Hammerstone Studios are set to develop the Death Stranding movie, but no details on the cast and crew have been announced.
Kojima has always had a passion for movies, with his Twitter bio even stating that “70% of my body is made of movies.” Fans of the Metal Gear Solid games were hoping that Kojima would make his foray into film direction with the Death Stranding adaptation, especially given the lengthy, movie-like cutscenes he included in the game. However, his involvement in the production of the film is sure to please fans.
The film is set in the existing game universe but will introduce new elements and characters. It is unclear whether the movie will retell the existing plot or introduce a new one. Plot details are still under wraps, but the original 2019 title followed Sam Porter Bridges, a courier tasked with reconnecting the last survivors of a post-apocalyptic America. The game featured an A-list ensemble cast, including Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen, Guillermo del Toro, Nicolas Winding Refn, Margaret Qualley, Troy Baker, and Tommie Earl Jenkins. Fans hope that the cast will make it into the film adaptation as well.
Kojima’s involvement in the film is not surprising, given his love for movies and his desire to experiment with unconventional gameplay mechanics. During the premiere of his documentary Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds at the Tribeca Film Festival, Kojima expressed his desire to leave Earth and create a game that people can play in space. While his comments may not have been entirely serious, Kojima has a history of pushing the boundaries of gaming.
The documentary focuses on Kojima’s creative process as he launched his own independent studio following his split with Konami. The film features interviews with acclaimed filmmakers such as George Miller, Guillermo del Toro, Nicolas Winding Refn, and other influential forces in Kojima’s career. The documentary is a must-see for any Kojima fan.
While there is no release window for the Death Stranding movie, fans are eagerly anticipating its arrival. Kojima’s involvement in the production of the film is sure to make it a success. The film is set to introduce new elements and characters to the existing game universe while staying true to the original plot. Fans hope that the A-list ensemble cast from the game will make it into the film adaptation as well.
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