Sydney Sweeney should bring the adaptation of split fiction to the cinema
The actress of Euphoria will be trapped in the imaginary worlds of acclaimed video games, released last March on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.
Already embarked on the cinema adaptation of the cult arcade game of the 80s, Outstrunof which she will be producing, Sydney Sweeney obviously does not intend to raise your foot.
The American actress will once again put on the Game Heroine costume: according to Varietyit will hold one of the main roles of the cinema adaptation of Split fictionproduced by Jon M. CHUwho has a hit this year with his adaptation of Wicked.
The scenario will be signed by the writers of Deadpool & Wolverine,, Rhett reese And Paul Wernick -In other words, expect a cocktail of punchlines, unbridled action and completely barred universes.
Produced by Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson via Story Kitchen (ex-DJ2 Entertainment), the project is currently offered to the studios, with the Real Prod box, Electric Somewhere. Note that Sydney Sweeney Will not be content to be in front of the camera: she also takes on the role of executive producer.
But Split fictionwhat exactly is it? Imagined by the creator of It takes twoJosef Fares, the game (developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts) Science fiction and fantasy mix in a breathtaking cooperative adventure. We follow Mio And Zoetwo authors who dream of being published, who find themselves sucked in their own stories, forced to survive in the worlds they themselves invented. Gameplay on a split screen, platforms, separate powers … An explosive playground, ideal for a major spectacle adaptation.
Released on March 6 only, the game has a hit from its launch, accumulating more than two million sales in a week and ultra-positive criticism. It remains to be seen what role will play Sweeney : the mysterious Zoeor the intrepid Mio ?