BioShock’s game creator is involved in the Netflix film

Following years of leaks and rumours, a film based on the classic video game franchise BioShock was announced to be in development at Netflix. Being directed by Francis Lawrence of I Am Legend and Hunger Games fame, it has now been revealed that the game’s original creator – Ken Levine – is involved in the film.

In an interview conducted by Collider, Lawrence (in discussing the film’s content rating) claimed that “There's always discussions about rating and tone. I don't want to get into it too much now because it's pretty early on in the process, but I certainly have not felt stifled in any way, or sent in any directions with Netflix. I mean, basically me and Cameron [MacConomy] who works with me, and Michael are getting to do what we want to do, which is great.”

Lawrence also revealed that Ken Levine himself is involved in the project to some capacity, with him saying “A lot of it is staying really true to the game itself, and we're talking to Take-Two [Interactive] and Ken Levine”. That being said, with the way it is worded, it is possible that Levine’s involvement does not extend beyond the occasional consulting. 

The BioShock games offer unique aesthetics, interesting worlds, and stories which go beyond the surface, and as such a Netflix film based on them could end up being huge. We will have to wait and see just how faithful it is to the games.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Lawrence’s statement? Are you more or less excited for Netflix’s BioShock now? Which BioShock game is your favourite? Let us know down below.

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