- A24 films’ boss revealed he reached out to Hideo Kojima with an opportunity to direct the Death Stranding movie.
- Kojima wasn’t interested in the role despite Death Stranding being his creation and his interest in filmmaking.
- Aside from a live-action adaptation, an animated Death Stranding film is also under development.
Hideo Kojima might be one of the best auteurs in the gaming industry, with a career spanning across multiple entertainment mediums. As a fan of both video games and films, he often creates a bridge between both disciplines.
Death Stranding is by far the most distinct project he has ever created and is now also receiving a film adaptation from A24 Films. As revealed by the film studio’s head, he approached Kojima to offer the role of director.
Why it matters: Hideo Kojima is a huge film fan and has expressed his wish to direct a movie multiple times. An opportunity to direct the Death Stranding movie would’ve been the perfect shot, but alas.
In an interview with The New Yorker, Noah Sacco, the head of A24 Films, recalled the time he approached Hideo Kojima regarding the role of director for the Death Stranding film.
Are you sure you don’t want to direct?
Not much more was revealed from the conversation since it mainly revolved around the live-action Elden Ring movie. However, Kojima turned down the opportunity.
Currently, the live-action Death Stranding film is being directed by Michael Sarnoski. Kojima has revealed a few details regarding the adaptation, stating that it won’t be a direct adaptation of the video game.
Instead, in a typical A24 films fashion, it will take a rather indie approach. The cast for the movie is also undecided, but Norman Reedus has expressed his desire to reprise the role of Sam Porter once again.
Beyond the live-action adaptation, an animated adaptation of Death Stranding is also in development, described as an adult-targeted animated feature. Kojima Productions is collaborating with studio Line Mileage for this release.
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