Final December, Deadline reported {that a} Demise Stranding film was within the works. Kojima Productions, the studio that made the unique recreation, was set to be one in all two fundamental producers, however there was no phrase on who would write, direct, or star within the movie, or if any members of the unique inventive crew would occupy any of these roles. Yesterday, Demise Stranding’s recreation director Hideo Kojima took to Twitter to make clear his involvement.
Simply to be clear, I’m deeply concerned in producing, supervising, plotting, look, design and content material of the movie adaptation of DS, simply not in command of directing.
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) June 18, 2023
Right here, Kojima confirms that he won’t be directing the film, however followers nervous that Kojima Productions’ involvement would not contain enter from the person at its helm can relaxation straightforward. Along with his function as producer, Kojima can be “deeply concerned” with many different parts of the movie, together with its plot and general aesthetics. Whereas the film takes place within the present Demise Stranding world, it can “introduce new parts and characters throughout the Demise Stranding universe,” in response to Deadline. Whether or not that consists of a retelling of an present plot or a wholly new one is unclear, however it can actually have that distinct Kojima contact.
Along with the film-focused department of Kojima Productions, the movie can be produced by Hammerstone Studios. Based in 2018, the studio’s best-known movies embrace Barbarian (2022) and Invoice and Ted Face the Music (2020). The studio’s founder, Alex Lebovici, had the next to say to Deadline in regards to the upcoming venture:
We’re thrilled and honored to have the chance to accomplice with good and iconic Hideo Kojima on his first movie adaptation. Not like different massive price range tentpole online game variations, this can be one thing much more intimate and grounded. Our aim is to redefine what a online game adaptation may very well be when you’ve gotten inventive and creative freedom. This movie can be an genuine “Hideo Kojima” manufacturing.
Given the truth that the manufacturing groups have but to announce any director, author or actor that is hooked up to the venture (I am hoping it includes Nicolas Cage), it is nonetheless a number of years out. Should you’re dying for extra Kojima earlier than then, you may re-watch the Demise Stranding 2 reveal trailer or fantasize in regards to the recreation Kojima wants to make in space.