Fans of the iconic game Shadow of the Colossus may have to succumb to a rather epic disappointment, as it has been officially announced the game will be adapted to a movie. Knowing the track record of these kinds of projects, it seems yet another game will fall prey to the silver-screen treatment.
On board to write the screenplay is Justin Marks, who is also in the works to pen 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo via Disney, as well as Suicide Squad, based on the DC comic of the same name. Though these aren't exactly credentials worthy of a movie of this caliber, Marks could turn around and surprise each and every one of us with a movie translation of a fantastic and beautiful game.
It should be interesting to see what Marks will do with the story, considering there is quite the minimal amount of characters - at least 18, if you can count the Wanderer, the girl, and the Colossi standing in the way of his goal. Hopefully, this doesn't turn into a wannabe Lord of the Rings title, and some real movie magic is performed. I wouldn't get my hopes up. Then again, this is the man who helped bring the Street Fighter: Legend of Chun Li atrocity to light, so we'll have to see if he redeems himself...
Kevin Misher will be producing the film through his very own Misher Films. Unfortunately, there's no trailer yet, but keep checking back for more information as it surfaces!
Thanks to Variety for lighting our way!