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Video Game 'Chained Together' Gets Movie Deal
19 Nov
Summary
- Multiplayer game 'Chained Together' is being adapted into a film.
- The game sold 80,000 players in its first week.
- The adaptation aims to capture the game's humor, challenge, and teamwork.
The critically acclaimed multiplayer game 'Chained Together' is making its transition to the silver screen. Developed by UK-based Anegar Games, the title challenges players to cooperate while chained together to overcome obstacles and escape dangerous environments. Its unique premise, blending humor with intense teamwork, resonated strongly with audiences, evident in its impressive launch figures of 80,000 players in the first week following its release on June 19, 2024.
Producers Todd Hughes and Speckert, known for their work on films like 'Armor' and 'Under Fire,' alongside video game adaptations, will spearhead this project. They have expressed enthusiasm for partnering with Anton, believing the game's core mechanics offer a fertile ground for compelling cinematic storytelling. The dependency and shared struggle inherent in the game's design are seen as key elements to translate effectively to film.
The upcoming adaptation aims to capture the essence of 'Chained Together,' focusing on its inherent humor, challenging gameplay, and the crucial element of teamwork. This move from interactive entertainment to a passive narrative experience highlights the growing trend of video game intellectual properties being explored in other media formats, promising an exciting new chapter for fans and a potential discovery for new audiences.
