For video game lovers, Hideo Kojima he is literally a living legend. A hallmark, and not only for the playability of its titles, but also and above all for the stories that guide players into incredible universes. It is therefore not surprising that Death Strandingone of his most popular video games, is about to become a live action film.
This was announced by the company KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS itself, which for the cinematographic adaptation will rely on the experience of A24 (lo studio dietro a film come Everything Everywhere All At Once).
Death Stranding: from video game to live-action film
For those less accustomed to the world of video games, Death Stranding is a video game released for the PlayStation console in 2019. A title that won over critics and the public for its originality and graphic realism. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the game follows the adventures of Sam Porter Bridges (interpreted by Norman Reedus), a courier who must deliver packages in an isolated American society threatened by supernatural creatures, which emerged due to an event known as Death Stranding.
The creatures (called CA) have led individual cities to isolate themselves, also due to explosions caused by the souls of the dead who are reunited with their bodies and by chronorain (a type of rain that ages everything it touches).
In such a disconnected world, couriers like Sam are the true heroes, as they are ready to challenge the unknown that rages between individual cities. Along his journey, Sam will have to deal with the consequences of the Death Stranding, which he has blurred the boundaries between life and death.
What we know about the film
The announcement of the live-action film came on the occasion ofeighth anniversary of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONSon December 16, marking a new milestone in video game film adaptations. The film promises to be faithful to the video game and explore its themes and mysteries in an in-depth and engaging way. Details about the cast, director and release date have not yet been revealed, but fans are already eagerly waiting to see their favorite video game on the big screen. However, we know the words of Hideo Kojima, who commented on the project like this:
“A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other. The films they bring to the world are of high quality and very innovative. I was drawn to their creations and they even inspired my work. Their innovative approach to storytelling is in line with what Kojima Productions has done over the last 8 years. Now we’re making a Death Stranding movie together. There are many “video game adaptation films” out there, but what we are creating is not just a direct translation of the game. The intention is that our audience is not just fans of the game, but that our film is intended for anyone who loves cinema. We are creating a Death Stranding universe never seen before, achievable only through the cinematic medium, it will be born.”