Norman Reedus wants to star in A24’s Stranding Death movie: “If it were an option, yes, for sure”

By now, most fans know Stranding of death He is expanding outside video games and is getting a cinematographic adaptation. Hideo KojimaThe post-apocalyptic universe Trippy is heading on the big screen with a cinematographic adaptation developed by A24.

But, if you are wondering if Norman Reedus It is coming for the race … well, it’s as curious as the rest of us. Reedus told Ign when he was asked if he would have resumed his role as Sam Porter Bridges:

“If it were an option, yes, for sure. I don’t know what’s going on, right? It’s so pre … [production] Just now. But yes, yes, of course! “

Reedus has become the face of Stranding of death From the original release of the game in 2019. The role of Sam, a tired but determined courier who reconnects the remains of humanity in a fractured America, has become one of his most iconic performances outside Deaths walking.

He is returning like Sam for Stranding of death 2That falls this June, but when it comes to the film, he too is still waiting for his briefing.

THE Stranding of death The film was led by A quiet place: first day director Michael Sarnoskiwith Kojima deeply involved in the process. Kojima admitted that he adapted Stranding of death In a two -hour film it is not a recently company. He said:

“It is easier to adapt it to a TV series, such as The Last of Us. It is quite difficult to adapt a 50-60 hours game as Death Stranding in a 2-3 hour movie.”

Still, Kojima remains optimistic. He said the film will not be a direct adaptation, but something stranger and more cinematic.

“There are many” adaptation films of the game “out there, but what we are creating is not only a direct translation of the game. The intention is that our audience will not be just fans of the games, but our film will be for anyone who loves cinema.”

In truth Kojima is already thinking beyond the script.

“We are creating a shoulder universe of death that has never been seen before, which can only be achieved through the means of the film, will be born. The NNOVATIVE A24 approach aligns with what Kojima Productions has built for years.

Kojima says he wants the film to feel “indie and artistic – something that can win awards in film festivals such as Cannes, Venice or Sunday”. That vision may surprise those who expect a blockbuster -style adaptation, but perfectly adapts to the surreal tone and who blends the genre.

It also talks about the wider gearbox in video games adaptations.

“In the past, the cinematographic adaptations of video games have always failed … but in the last 4-5 years, the people who understand the games have taken on the task of adapting it in a film or in a drama. Various successes have been made, how [The Super Mario Bros. Movie]. This is the trend these days. “

So while the Stranding of death The film is still in its early stages, we know that Reedus is inside if they want it. And with A24 and Kojima at the helm, this could be one of the most ambitious video game films ever.

It seems that it would be a stupid choice not to launch Reedus in the film, but we will have to wait and see how it goes.