It looks as if each online game franchise is getting a movie adaptation as of late, however one standard sport you in all probability will not see on the massive display anytime quickly is Fortnite, in keeping with Epic Video games’ chief inventive officer Donald Mustard.
In an interview with Collider, Mustard mentioned the corporate was not “actively engaged on” a Fortnite film in the meanwhile, however then defined {that a} future adaptation continues to be a chance:
“To me, I wanna do stuff that all the time simply feels genuine and is a good story,” he mentioned. “And so, it isn’t one thing we’re actively engaged on proper now. I am not gonna say it might by no means occur. In reality, I imply, I do know precisely how I’d 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 may occur by way of that connection at some point. However he additionally famous that given Fortnite’s success, he would not precisely should work laborious 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 diversifications has reached a fever pitch recently because of the Tremendous Mario Bros. Film, with different movies like Sonic the Hedgehog netting a profitable sequel after which some, and lots extra sport IP together with Pokemon, Road 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.
