It looks as if each online game franchise is getting a movie adaptation as of late, however one well-liked recreation you in all probability will not see on the large display anytime quickly is Fortnite, based on Epic Video games’ chief inventive officer Donald Mustard.
In an interview with Collider, Mustard stated the corporate was not “actively engaged on” a Fortnite film for the time being, however then defined {that a} future adaptation continues to be a risk:
“To me, I wanna do stuff that at all times simply feels genuine and is a superb story,” he stated. “And so, it is not one thing we’re actively engaged on proper now. I am not gonna say it will by no means occur. In actual fact, I imply, I do know precisely how I might do the Fortnite no matter. Precisely. I do know precisely the story I’d need to, but it surely’s not the main target proper now. I don’t have time.”
Mustard then added that Epic Video games has a relationship with manufacturing firm AGBO through funding, suggesting an adaptation would possibly occur through that connection at some point. However he additionally famous that given Fortnite’s success, he would not precisely must work arduous to get one greenlit. “Oh yeah, a Fortnite film will get greenlit by any studio in a second. It’s simply there’s different stuff we’re engaged on proper now.”
The recognition of online game movie variations has reached a fever pitch recently due to the Tremendous Mario Bros. Film, with different movies like Sonic the Hedgehog netting a profitable sequel after which some, and many extra recreation IP together with Pokemon, Avenue Fighter, Minecraft, and so many extra within the playing cards. It looks like solely a matter of time earlier than the ever-popular Fortnite caves and joins them in theatres.
Rebekah Valentine is a information reporter for IGN. Yow will discover her on Twitter @duckvalentine.