BIOSHOCK Gets The Live Action Treatment At Netflix
Netflix is developing a live-action BioShock film, and I honestly have no idea what to expect since I’ve never played the game apart from what’s in the graphic and that it’s a first-person shooter affair.
Vertigo Entertainment is producing the film alongside the game’s creators at 2K, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.. Cast and crew details aren’t yet known but here’s the gist on the property:
Set across multiple dystopian and visionary landscapes gone wrong, the series blends sci-fi and horror to pose unique existential and societal questions that reshaped how game stories could be told – all amidst pulse-pounding action gameplay that rewards sharp shooting, clever planning, and lethal improvisation.
Across the titles’ original releases as well as multiple re-releases, remastered editions and bundled collections, BioShock has sold more than 39 million copies worldwide, and is widely recognized as one of the most celebrated and beloved series in all of gaming. The next installment is currently in development by Cloud Chamber.
That’s some impressive clout there. Granted, this film will ultimately be my intro into the property so feel free to start a conversation on Twitter and share with us your thoughts on the games and their impact on your entertainment over the years.
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