Sheldon Turner to Adapt inFAMOUS Game

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=57573

Source: The Hollywood Reporter
July 29, 2009

Sony Pictures has picked up a pitch from screenwriter Sheldon Turner to adapt the Sucker Punch Productions video game "inFAMOUS" into a feature film.

The Hollywood Reporter says the studio is working out a deal for rights to the game, which was published by sister company Sony Computer Entertainment. Avi Arad and Ari Arad will produce.

Released in May, "inFAMOUS" centers on bike messenger Cole MacGrath, who survives an explosion that destroys entire blocks of Empire City only to find he has new electricity-derived super powers.

The action game, designed for Sony's PlayStation 3 console, allows the player to use his powers for good or evil, as MacGrath's karma affects how the devastated city's people and infrastructure deal with him.

"What excited me most about the game was it was the first of which I've come across that had a big idea and a character arc," Turner said. "It is, I believe, the future of gaming. The game, while big and fun, is at its core a love ballad to the underachiever, which is what our hero, Cole McGrath, is."

 

[craigdbfan]

These video game adaptations are popping up quickly.

inFamous came out this year and already it has a film adaptation in the works? Studios need to pace themselves its getting a bit carried away now.

I enjoyed the game a ton though, not sure about this.

 

[Marvel Spider]

Thats weird, a month ago I was thinking about how an inFamous movie would work, and if it would live up to the game.

 

[Bobber]

Oh, yay!
I hope it's as good as The Longest Yard!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Project862006]

get Sam Worthington

 

[-Arya-]

Im really not sure how this will turn out. It could be excellent if done properly. INfamous was the most fun Ive had playing a game since God of War.

 

[Project862006]