Hideo Kojima says that he will “guide” the death film, but he knows when to take a step back: “I have to trust these people”

Such as the film adaptation of live-action of Hideo KojimaIt is a wildly unique game Stranding of death He moved forward to A24, the legendary developer clarified that he is not trying to pass the mouse on every creative decision. Instead, he is choosing a more measured and collaborative role. Kojima said to Variety:

“I think I will help me to produce it-to lead the project-but I can’t direct it alone, as far as the program is concerned. I made the death to a game like a game, so to transform it into a film, it will be something totally different.”

That creative distance does not mean that it is not involved. He is still keeping an eye on things, but with respect for the talent he brought on board.

“But it’s my baby, so I would like to neglect the project. I’m collaborating with A24 and Michael Sarnoski, so he will write and direct.

“I will let them work without too much of my contribution, because it could hinder themselves. I don’t want to enter and ask them to make a lot of changes; it’s not nice. I have to trust these people and I trust A24 and Michael.”

That trust is probably well positioned. Sarnoski, who directed PigNot only did he show that he could manage emotionally rich and unconventional stories, but according to what reported he also played Stranding of death AND Solid of metal gear 1Although Kojima deliberately asked him not to touch the sequels of MGS. Why? Probably maintain his vision for adaptation not contaminated by deeper or useless traditions.

This is not the only one Stranding of death Adaptation in the works. An anime film is also being developed, with Prisoners AND Raised by the wolves writer Aaron Guzikowski on board. Gzzikowski said:

“I love the world of the thread of death, it is so creatively liberating, so wonderfully dark and yet full of hope; I am so excited and honored that Hideo Kojima, whose work I admired for a long time, invited me to dwell in his creation, to give new stories in this fertile mental universe. The design and animation have always been close and dear to my heart, so to go to play in this space.

There is still no release date for the film, but if Kojima’s story tells us something, it is that we are for something non -orthodox and very human. Through souls or live-action, Stranding of death It is finding new ways to connect.