BioShock, which is loved by many players and took its place among the unforgettable games of history, becomes a movie. Netflix and Take-Two have recently partnered up for BioShock’s feature film. For the film, Netflix will be working with the 2K team of Take-Two.
BioShock’s film will be produced in collaboration with 2K and Vertigo Entertainment. As you might remember, Netflix made an animated series called Arcane for the famous game League of Legends. With this latest news from Netflix, it is possible to say that the interest in game stories has increased.
On the other hand, some of the stories that were adapted into movies from plays or books had received negative reviews. Sometimes we come across films and TV series that do not satisfy the audience during adaptations. There are similar concerns for the movie BioShock.
For production companies, filming a play/story that already has a fan base can be really profitable. On the other hand, how radical the changes will be when bringing this story to the cinema screen is still a question mark. In some cases, filmmakers can elicit a backlash from the audience by making drastic changes or “failed” in storytelling when bringing these stories to the screen.
Strauss Zelnick, president, and CEO of Take-Two Interactive said:
“Netflix is among the best and most forward-thinking storytellers in all of entertainment today. We are thrilled that they share our vision and commitment to the BioShock franchise, which is beloved by millions of fans around the world. 2K’s Cloud Chamber studio is deep in active development on the next iteration of the series, and coupled with our partnership with Netflix, we remain highly confident that BioShock will continue to captivate and engage audiences like never before.”
Judging by the statement of CEO Strauss Zelnick, the studio that will work with Netflix is quite dominant in the BioShock series. This statement reassures the fans a little and suggests that we can watch a good BioShock movie.
The BioShock series has sold close to 40 million copies worldwide. One of the main reasons for this is the innovative structure and strong story of the game in its own time. The story, which takes place in a dystopian atmosphere, questions many social and human values with its own interpretation. For this reason, BioShock’s film has great potential for success. On the other hand, the fact that the story is not appropriately told can disappoint many fans.
