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Metal Gear Solid
Directed byJordan Vogt-Roberts
Screenplay byDerek Connolly
Story by
  • Derek Connolly
  • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Based onCharacters
by Hideo Kojima
Produced by
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Metal Gear Solid is an upcoming American action spy thriller film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts and written by Derek Connolly, from a story by Connolly and Vogt-Roberts. It is based on the Metal Gear video game franchise created by Hideo Kojima and published by Konami, with the title being derived from the 1998 game.

Metal Gear Solid will be produced by Columbia Pictures, Michael De Luca Productions, and Arad Productions, while being set for distribution by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Production

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Development

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In May 2006, Metal Gear series creator Hideo Kojima announced that a film adaptation of the video game, Metal Gear Solid (1998), was in development. The film was purported to be in English, said to be released sometime in 2011.[1] Kojima also announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo later that month that he had negotiated a contract with a party in Hollywood to adapt the video game into a film.[2] Kojima once said that he would like to see Hugh Jackman as Solid Snake but he is also open to other up-and-coming actors to the role.[3] Kojima also considered Alaska as the site of the film production, due to the game's setting in the state.[4] Screenwriter David Hayter, who also serves as the English voice actor for Snake in the games, had submitted his take for the movie but executives have passed on his script.[5] Kojima also denied claims that director Uwe Boll was a possible contender to direct the film.[6] Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino expressed interest in having director Kurt Wimmer write the script for the movie. Wimmer was also considered as potential director for the film.[7] Konami's Aki Saito had commented that director Paul Thomas Anderson was interested,[8] but producer Mike de Luca dismissed the claim.[9] Christian Bale denied rumors that he was approached for the role of Snake in the film.[10] However, on January 11, 2010, de Luca confirmed that work on a Metal Gear film adaptation was postponed indefinitely, stating that Konami expressed concern that the entire franchise could be seriously affected if a movie version performed poorly.[11][12] In March 2012, during The Art of Video Games exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Kojima stated, "Honestly, I'm a movie fan and that's very special to me. I honestly would love to make a movie someday, but that said, I think it has to be a certain special game that has to provide that right setting. But I don't think that game will be Metal Gear Solid. Metal Gear Solid was developed specifically to become a game. ...If it were to be made into a movie it would have to be something completely new. I wouldn't use my current scripts. I think I'd have to get somebody to get a new script and somebody else to direct it as a movie."[13][14] At the "Metal Gear 25th Anniversary" on August 30, 2012, Hideo Kojima announced that Arad Productions, owned by Arad brothers Avi and Ari, have agreed to produce a movie version of Metal Gear Solid with Columbia Pictures. Columbia's parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be in charge of distribution.[15] On June 3, 2014, Deadline Hollywood reported that Sony was eyeing Jordan Vogt-Roberts to direct the film.[16] On March 30, 2015, Sony announced that Jay Basu would write the screenplay.[17] In February 2017, Vogt-Roberts said the filmmakers are working on the film's script with Kojima and making it either an R or PG-13 rating.[18] In November 2017, Variety reported that Derek Connolly had been tapped to write the screenplay.[19]

In July 2018, Vogt-Roberts announced that the film's screenplay had been completed.[20] In August 2018, Vogt-Roberts stated that he wished for the film to receive an R rating, stating, "It's about doing it for a price so you can make the riskier, balls-to-the-wall, Kojima-san version of it. There are Star Wars movies to talk about, there's all sorts of stuff to talk about. To me, this is that. This is a new frontier not only for me as a filmmaker but I just feel like for audiences. To me, it's a way to make the first great video game movie where it doesn't matter that it's based on a video game".[21] Oscar Isaac had expressed interest in the role of Solid Snake.[22] In December 2019, Vogt-Roberts announced that a new draft was turned in, revealing he shares a story-credit with Connolly.[23][24] In December 2020, Isaac was officially attached to the project to play Snake.[25] In March 2022, Isaac gave an update about the film, saying "we're looking for the story,"[26] while in October he expressed hope the film would come into fruition in the near future.[27] By February 2024, Isaac was stated to be no longer attached to the project.[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Tom Bramwell (May 2, 2006). "Kojima confirms MGS movie". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2007.
  2. ^ Tor Thorsen (May 10, 2006). "E3 06: Live-action Metal Gear Solid movie confirmed". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2007.
  3. ^ "Who Kojima Wants to Play Snake in MGS Movie". September 27, 2012. Archived from the original on October 2, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  4. ^ "Metal Gear Solid: The Movie". JeuxFrance.com. April 30, 2006. Archived from the original on September 2, 2008. Retrieved August 10, 2007.
  5. ^ Stax (May 14, 2007). "Metal Gear Solid Movie Exclusive". IGN. Archived from the original on September 4, 2007. Retrieved August 10, 2007.
  6. ^ "Kojima on Uwe Boll "It's impossible"". Kotaku. February 3, 2006. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2011.
  7. ^ "EXCL: Kurt Wimmer Adapting Metal Gear Solid?". ComingSoon.net. March 13, 2008. Archived from the original on April 16, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  8. ^ Brian Ashcraft (May 13, 2008). "Metal Gear Movie Update". Kotaku.com. Archived from the original on December 27, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  9. ^ "Mike De Luca Exclusive Interview". Collider. Archived from the original on March 21, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  10. ^ "MTV Multiplayer: Christian Bale Likes 'Metal Gear,' Doesn't Like Talking". Multiplayerblog.mtv.com. June 24, 2009. Archived from the original on May 4, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2011.
  11. ^ "'Metal Gear Solid' Film Unlikely To Happen in the Near Future". MTV. January 11, 2010. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  12. ^ "Metal Gear Movie Dead". IGN. Archived from the original on December 12, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  13. ^ Snyder, Daniel D. (March 21, 2012). "How Hideo Kojima Became a Legendary Video-Game Designer". theatlantic.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  14. ^ Carmichael, Stephanie. "Hideo Kojima spoke at the Smithsonian's 'The Art of Video Games' exhibition". gameszone.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  15. ^ "'Metal Gear Solid' Movie Announced". Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  16. ^ Fleming, Jr, Mike (June 3, 2014). "Sony In Talks With Jordan Vogt-Roberts To Helm 'Metal Gear Solid'". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  17. ^ Jaafar, Ali (March 30, 2015). "Sony Taps Jay Basu To Write 'Metal Gear Solid'". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 1, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  18. ^ Chitwood, Adam (February 20, 2017). "'Metal Gear Solid' Movie Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts Offers Extensive Update, Talks Rating". Collider.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  19. ^ Lang, Justin Kroll,Brent; Kroll, Justin; Lang, Brent (November 9, 2017). "'Jurassic World' Scribe Derek Connolly to Write 'Metal Gear Solid' Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on June 2, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ "Metal Gear Solid Movie Script Is Finished, More Art Revealed". MovieWeb. July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on June 4, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  21. ^ "Jordan Vogt-Roberts Wants R-Rated 'Metal Gear Solid' Movie". comicbook.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  22. ^ "Oscar Isaac Wants to be Solid Snake for Vogt-Roberts' 'Metal Gear Solid' Film - Bloody Disgusting". March 4, 2019. Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  23. ^ @vogtroberts (December 3, 2019). "BONUS IF YOU MADE IT TO THE END: I'm sorry can't update you on the MGS film more regularly... but: -We just turned in a new draft. It's full Kojima-quirk and full Military surrealism. I won't say more 🤫 -I'm hoping to meet a specific actor very soon :) -Let's make this movie!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  24. ^ "Jordan Vogt-Roberts: New Draft Script Turned In for Metal Gear Solid Film". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  25. ^ "Oscar Isaac To Star As Solid Snake In Sony's 'Metal Gear Solid' Movie". December 4, 2020. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  26. ^ Kim, Matt (March 23, 2022). "Oscar Isaac Gives an Update on Metal Gear Solid Movie: 'We're Searching Like Solid Snake'". IGN. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  27. ^ Onder, Cade (October 20, 2022). "Oscar Isaac Gives Update on Metal Gear Solid Movie (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Paramount Global. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  28. ^ "Oscar Isaac is reportedly no longer hiding under a cardboard box as Snake for the Jordan Vogt-Roberts Metal Gear Solid movie". February 9, 2024.
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