A24 to co-produce movie adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s ‘Death Stranding’ game
Fans of video game maestro Hideo Kojima can look forward to a film adaptation of Death Stranding in collaboration with A24.
The game was released in 2019 for the PlayStation 4, with Norman Reedus portraying Sam Porter Bridges, who players can control as they navigate a world that has been destroyed, subsequently becoming inhabited by strange invisible creatures known as ‘Beached Things’.
It marked Kojima’s first project with Kojima Productions after becoming independent from Konami. The game also features actors like Léa Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen and Margaret Qualley.
A24 will now be co-producing the game for the big screen. On the Kojima Productions website, Kojima released a statement which read, “A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other.”
He explained his reasoning for partnering with them, writing, “The films they are delivering to the world are high in quality and very innovative. I have been attracted to their creations and they have even inspired my own work.”
Kojima asserts that “what we are creating is not just a direct translation of the game.” Instead, “The intention is that our audience will not only be fans of the games, but our film will be for anyone who loves cinema.”
“We are creating a Death Stranding universe that has never been seen before, achievable only through the medium of film, it will be born.”
As of yet, there is no news regarding the cast of Death Stranding or when shooting will begin on the highly-anticipated project.
Watch the cinematic trailer for the Death Stranding video game below.
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