"Split Fiction Film Welcomes Its Director and Lead Actor"
Yo, here's the latest scoop on the ol' movie adaptation of Hazelight Studios' game, Split Fiction. Jon M. Chu of the smash-hit Wicked fame is taking the directing reins, while Sydney Sweeney, fresh from Madame Web, is starring in it.
According to Variety, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick—the brains behind the Deadpool and Wolverine flicks—are working on the screenplay. Sweeney will also flex her executive producer muscles, just like she's doing for the Outrun adaptation. As of now, it's unclear if she'll play Mio or Zoe, the game's lead gals.
Split Fiction, which dropped in March, revolves around Mio, a sci-fi fanatic, and Zoe, fantasy enthusiast, who are enticed by a book publisher to test a device that transforms their stories into reality. Instead, they find themselves trapped in a hybrid of their stories and must escape before the publisher snatches all their creative juice. The game has been a winner since its launch, so the movie hype won't be dying down anytime soon.
Both Sweeney and Chu have their plates pretty full right now. Sweeney's busy filming another season of Euphoria and has the Gundam movie brewing. Chu's also got Wicked: For Good and the 2028 Oh, the Places You'll Go! on his to-do list. So, don't expect to catch Split Fiction on the big screen just yet.
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[1] Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhett_Reese[2] Split Fiction - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Fiction_(video_game)[4] Human creativity - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity
[1] As revealed by Variety, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, who are renowned for their work on movies such as 'Deadpool' and 'Wolverine', are working on the screenplay for the upcoming movie adaptation of 'Split Fiction', combining their expertise in technology-driven action and gripping storytelling.
[2] In addition to the 'Split Fiction' movie, both tech-focused entertainment news platforms like Gizmodo and Movies-and-TV, and sci-fi/fantasy enthusiasts should also be excited for updates on the future of the DC Universe as well as the latest developments in the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, all of which were recently covered by io9.
[3] Meanwhile, Split Fiction, a game that seamlessly blends science fiction and fantasy, presents an intriguing premise for a possible merger of two distinct worlds – a combination that has captured the imagination of both players and creators alike since its launch in March. However, while creators like Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick work on the movie script, players will still have to rely on their own creativity to vanquish the enemies in 'Split Fiction' until the movie hits the big screen.
