Movie Split Fiction Lands Its Director and Lead Actor
Hey there! Let's dive into some exciting news from the world of gaming and film adaptations! It's been about a month since we heard that Hazelight Studios' co-op adventure game Split Fiction was being transformed into a movie. And now, we've got some juicy details about who's taking the helm of this flick.
Looks like the dynamic duo of Jon M. Chu (Wicked) and Sydney Sweeney (upcoming Madame Web) will be leading the charge. Chu, as the director, and Sweeney, as the star. Variety shared the scoop, and according to them, the film will be based on a screenplay written by the talented pair behind Deadpool & Wolverine, Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick.
Sweeney isn't just starring in the movie; she's also stepping up as the executive producer, which isn't surprising given that she's set to do the same for the Outrun adaptation as well. As for who she'll play in the movie, Sweeney's character could be either the sci-fi fan, Mio, or the fantasy girl, Zoe. But we don't have any concrete details on that yet.
If you're a fan of Split Fiction, you'll be overjoyed to know that the game's been a massive hit since its release in March. With its mix of sci-fi and fantasy storylines, it's no wonder this game is ripe for adaptation.
Now, about the movie—both Sweeney and Chu have pretty busy schedules right now. Sweeney's currently filming another season of Euphoria and is also slated to star in the Gundam movie. Meanwhile, Chu's got Wicked: For Good coming out later this year and will be directing the 2028 movie, Oh, the Places You'll Go!. So, we might have to wait a bit before we see Split Fiction grace the big screen.
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The upcoming movie adaptation of 'Split Fiction', the popular co-op adventure game, has confirmed Jon M. Chu ('Wicked') as director and Sydney Sweeney ('Madame Web') as both star and executive producer, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick writing the screenplay. Sweeney is also set to produce the 'Outrun' adaptation and may play either Mio or Zoe in 'Split Fiction'. Despite busy schedules for both Sweeney and Chu, the 'Split Fiction' movie's release is anticipated with excitement, and entertainment enthusiasts can follow more news on io9 about various upcoming movies, TV shows, and gaming developments, including 'Marvel', 'Star Wars', 'Star Trek', 'Doctor Who', and 'DC Universe'.
