Movie "Split Fiction" Announces its Director and Lead Actor
In a thrilling turn of events, the co-op adventure game, Split Fiction, penned by the skilled minds at Hazelight Studios, is set to hit the silver screen! In an exciting twist, Jon M. Chu (Wicked) will don the director's hat, and none other than Sydney Sweeney (Madame Web) will take the leading role.
As perVariety, the film will be drawing from a screenplay crafted by the brilliant duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool & Wolverine)! Sweeney will also wield the power of an executive producer, a role she's recently assumed for the Outrun adaptation too[1]. As of now, it remains a mystery whether Sweeney will portray Mio or Zoe, the central characters of the game[3].
Split Fiction, which made its debut earlier this year, tells the captivating story of two aspiring writers-sci-fi fan Mio and fantasy enthusiast Zoe-who are lured by a book publisher to test a device that creates their stories to life[3]. In an unexpected twist, they find themselves marooned in a fascinating blend of their tales and must escape before they're locked in forever and the publisher makes off with their brilliant ideas[3]. This game has been winning hearts and minds since its release, and its popularity is only set to grow[3].
Both Sweeney and Chu are juggling multiple projects at present-Sweeney continues to film for another season of Euphoria and stars in the Gundam movie, while Chu has Wicked: For Good slated for release later this year, along with a commitment to direct Oh, the Places You'll Go!, scheduled for 2028[1]. As a result, it might be a while before we can catch Split Fiction on the big screen.
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[1]: Variety - Sweeney to Exec Produce 'Split Fiction' Film Adaptation[2]: IGN - 'Split Fiction' Film Adaptation Confirmed[3]: Polygon - Split Fiction Review[4]: Gamespot - Character Analysis for Split Fiction[5]: I09 - Upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek Releases[6]: I09 - Future of DC Universe in Film and TV[7]: I09 - Doctor Who's Future
- [IO9] reports that the film adaptation of the highly-acclaimed game, 'Split Fiction', is poised to delve into the realm of movies-and-tv in the future, drawn from a screenplay by the talented duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
- While Sydney Sweeney is gearing up for the release of Wicked: For Good in 2028, she will also step into the executive producer role for the upcoming movies-and-tv 'Split Fiction' film, as well as the 'Outrun' adaptation.
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