American actor and producer Michael B. Jordan will develop a film based on the popular Battlefield video game series, xrust reported. The project is in its early stages and has already attracted industry attention as one of the most ambitious game adaptations in recent years.
Well, it's just a surprise
According to The Guardian, Jordan will produce the future film through his company Outlier Society. The project is being created in partnership with Electronic Arts, the copyright holder of the franchise.
- Film production is just starting
- Studios are looking screenwriter and director
- A large-scale military blockbuster is being discussed
Source:
https://www.theguardian.com
Project details
The Battlefield series is known for its realistic presentation of military conflicts and large-scale battles. Unlike more arcade shooters, it focuses on:
- team play
- dynamic destruction on the battlefield
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Industry experts believe that this approach could be the key advantage of a future film adaptation.
Film analyst Daniel Richtman notes:
“If the filmmakers maintain the scale and realism of Battlefield, the film could fill the niche between 1917 and Saving Private Ryan, but with a modern pace.”
Unfavorable background
Attempts to film video games have long faced problems with quality and poor adaptation of the plot. However, the situation is changing:
- successful projects like “The Last of Us” and “Fallout” have proven the potential of the genre
- studios began to more actively attract the creators of original IPs
- budgets for game adaptations grew to the level of major blockbusters
In the case of Battlefield, the focus is on a combination of cinematography and a recognizable brand.
Whose ears are visible behind the project
class=»notranslate»>__GTAG21__Outlier Society, founded by Jordan, has previously been involved in the creation of socially significant and commercially successful projects. Partnership with Electronic Arts provides access to:
- original military storylines
- consultants
- archives and game developments
This can increase the reliability of the future film.
Additional source:
https://www.ea.com
Risks and expectations
Despite the high interest, the project faces a number of challenges:
- lack of a central character in the original game
- the need to create a complete scenario
- competition with other military franchises
At the same time, analysts note that the budget The film could top $150 million, making it one of the biggest projects in the live-action adaptation category.
Background
The Battlefield franchise has been around since 2002 and has sold over 88 million copies worldwide. The games in the series have changed the setting several times — from World War II to modern conflicts.
Electronic Arts has previously made attempts to transfer its projects to the screen, but none of them achieved significant success. A new project starring Michael B. Jordan could be a turning point for the company.
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