Sony Pictures is developing a tentpole film around “Metal Gear Solid,” the nearly 40-year-old video game franchise that’s never been adapted for the screen.
“Final Destination: Bloodlines” directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are tackling the project for studio label Columbia, part of a first-look production deal the directors just signed. Lipovsky and Stein are hot off the runaway success of the latest “Final Destination” film, which reinvigorated the long-running horror series and earned over $315 million worldwide for New Line Cinema.
“Zach and Adam are thrilling storytellers, masters of visuals and suspense, and two of the most impressive director/producers working today. With projects across all the company’s film labels, we are so happy to create a home for them, and proud to have them as part of the Sony family,” said Sanford Panitch, Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group President.
Avi Arad and Ari Arad will produce the “Metal Gear” film. The game is a special-ops first person adventure where players seek to destroy the titular weapon of mass destruction — a bot capable of launching nuclear attacks.
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