It’s perfect: Yesterday we brought you news of a hit TV show from Craig Mazin. Today, we can tell stories about that The Last of Us, Superman again Alien: Romulus Isabela Merced starrer set to lead film adaptation of Sega videogame franchise, House of the Dead.
As we first told you a while back, this one should be in good hands with writer-director Paul WS Anderson, who has done big things on screen in the classic zombie franchise. Resident Evil.
First released in 1997, House of the Dead was a fast-paced, horror-based zombie shooter. That included the innovation of giving immortal villains the ability to run, something that inspired films from Zack Snyder’s. Dawn of the Dead edit from Marc Forster-directed World War Z. It was House of the Dead first came meat-eaters from the ground-breaking travesty George Romero evoked in his films. In the arcade game, players play the role of agents of the AMS, a government agency tasked with thwarting the conspiracy of organizations that threaten the world. The title comes from the office they work in, because their life span is short.
Rocket Science will make its international debut at next week’s European Film Market and our partners see it as the start of a franchise. CAA Media Finance returns home.
Anderson will produce alongside him Resident Evil colleague Jeremy Bolt, Sega’s Toru Nakahara (Sonic the Hedgehog) and Dmitri M. Johnson of Story Kitchen (Tomb Raider TV series), Michael Lawrence Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson. Isabela Merced will be producing the top material.
The film is described to us as “Sega’s best” after the success of Sonic the Hedgehogwith the idea of making it as immersive as possible and the story plays out in real time but with a “fresh take” on the franchise.
Merced recently starred as Hawkgirl in the Superman from director James Gunn and will reprise his role in the sequel Tomorrow’s Man. He played the second season The Last of Us and is about to return for the third season, and is also known for the soundtrack of 20th Century Studios Alien: Romulus. Next you will be seen in the features The mind again Ibelin.
Anderson said: “The House of the Dead it’s a game I’ve loved for years, and I’m so excited to bring this to the big screen with an exciting talent like Isabela at its heart. We see this as the start of a tentpole franchise that can explore the rich world and story that SEGA has created throughout the film series. “
Nakahara adds: “Working with Isabela is an exciting opportunity as she embodies the character of the heroine in the right way, bringing a dynamic energy to the production. We are dedicated to creating a visually stunning and immersive experience by introducing compelling characters and terrifying creatures that will bring the House of the Dead universe to life on the big screen. With our deep understanding of video game adaptations, we are eager to bring an exciting cinematic journey to fans of the franchise. “
Story Kitchen commented: “We’re thrilled to bring together Isabela, Paul, Jeremy and SEGA, along with our partners at Rocket Science and CAA Media Finance. It’s a powerful team coming together for a truly iconic space.”
Merced is repped by CAA and Peikoff Mahan; Anderson by CAA, Ken Kamins at Key Creatives & Alexander Lea at Wiggin; Alexander Lea’s boat at Wiggin; News Kitchen by WME and Pryor Cashman; Toru Nakahara negotiated on behalf of SEGA.
