New Details Arrive from the Gears of War Movie
The Gears of War Movie, which has been in the works for years, is finally making concrete progress. Netflix acquired the rights to the project in 2022 and is being directed by David Leitch, known for his work on The Fall Guy. Now, statements from the production team have revealed the current stage of the process, bringing renewed excitement to fans of the series.
Screenplay Work Begins for Gears of War Movie
One of the film’s producers, Kelly McCormick, announced to The Hollywood Reporter that work on the script is underway. McCormick noted that the script was written by Jon Spaihts and emphasized the strong interest shown by The Coalition and Netflix in the project. While the team noted that they won’t be able to meet directly on the same date as Gears of War: E-Day, which is set to be released in 2026, they still plan to give the film a context related to the game’s release.
Director David Leitch’s interest in the project is also noteworthy. Known for action films like John Wick and Atomic Blonde, Leitch will have the opportunity to combine science fiction and war elements this time around. McCormick stated that this film offers Leitch the opportunity to both tell a grand war story and reflect the beloved Gears of War universe in his own unique way.
No cast has been announced yet, and no release date has been set. However, information shared by the production team indicates that Netflix is seriously committed to the project. With the support of The Coalition in particular, the film aims to be a cinematically powerful production while remaining faithful to the game universe.
Looking at David Leitch’s career, expectations are even higher. It’s a matter of curiosity how the director, who has helmed fast-paced films like Deadpool 2, Bullet Train, and Hobbs & Shaw, will bring a well-established game franchise like Gears of War to the big screen. While official details are limited at this time, the statements confirm that the film has a solid place in his long-term plans.
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