Announced last year, Netflix is teaming up with developer The Coalition to produce a feature film adaptation of Gears of War, and this week a writer has been found.
Variety reports today that Jon Spaihts (Prometheus, Doctor Strange, Dune) has been brought on board to write the live action Gears of War movie for Netflix.
“Gears of War is one of the all-time great action games, with vivid characters, a beautifully designed world, and a combat system that drives home the lethality of war and the importance of standing by your squadmates,” Spaihts said in a statement shared by Variety. “It wants to be cinema, and I’m thrilled to have the chance to help that happen.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Jon and the Netflix team to bring Gears of War to life,” stated The Coalition. “Jon is a master storyteller with a talent for creating epic, science-fiction universes, and he truly loves Gears of War. We couldn’t ask for a better partner to honor our franchise and deliver an authentic story to our fans.”
Variety reminds, “The Gears of War games center on a society divided and on the brink of collapse, facing total extinction by the monstrous Locust alien race, a deadly, subterranean threat. A ragtag fireteam known as Delta Squad, led by disgraced sergeant Marcus Fenix, is now charged with leading humanity’s last stand.”
Netflix is planning on also bringing a “Gears of War” animated series to the table.
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