It looks as if each online game franchise is getting a movie adaptation as of late, however one fashionable recreation you in all probability will not see on the massive display screen anytime quickly is Fortnite, based on Epic Video games’ chief artistic officer Donald Mustard.
In an interview with Collider, Mustard stated the corporate was not “actively engaged on” a Fortnite film in the intervening time, however then defined {that a} future adaptation remains to be a chance:
“To me, I wanna do stuff that at all times simply feels genuine and is a superb story,” he stated. “And so, it is not one thing we’re actively engaged on proper now. I am not gonna say it will by no means occur. In reality, I imply, I do know precisely how I might do the Fortnite no matter. Precisely. I do know precisely the story I’d wish to, but it surely’s not the main focus proper now. I don’t have time.”
Mustard then added that Epic Video games has a relationship with manufacturing firm AGBO by way of funding, suggesting an adaptation would possibly occur by way of that connection sooner or later. However he additionally famous that given Fortnite’s success, he would not precisely should work arduous to get one greenlit. “Oh yeah, a Fortnite film will get greenlit by any studio in a second. It’s simply there’s different stuff we’re engaged on proper now.”
The recognition of online game movie variations has reached a fever pitch currently because of the Tremendous Mario Bros. Film, with different movies like Sonic the Hedgehog netting a profitable sequel after which some, and many extra recreation IP together with Pokemon, Avenue Fighter, Minecraft, and so many extra within the playing cards. It looks like solely a matter of time earlier than the ever-popular Fortnite caves and joins them in theatres.
Rebekah Valentine is a information reporter for IGN. Yow will discover her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
