The filmmaker revealed his interest in directing a film based on the ‘Fortnite’ universe during a relaxed conversation with Etalk.
Zack Snydera big fan of Epic Games’ popular battle royale game, expressed his enthusiasm for transforming the game’s dynamics into a cinematic adventure.
Interest in film adaptation of ‘Fortnite’
In an interview, when asked if he would be willing to direct a film based on ‘Fortnite’, he responded positively:
“But of course! The game has an incredible universe and has proven to be a wonderful distraction for my free time”, responds the filmmaker excitedly.
He immersed himself in the game under his son’s influence and, even after his son lost interest, Snyder found himself increasingly immersed, thus exploring the game with the character Meeseeks from ‘Rick and Morty’.
Zack Snyder reveals interest in producing a ‘Fortnite’ film – Image: Epic Games/Reproduction
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Snyder has already left his mark in the world of adaptations with ‘Watchmen’, ‘Man of Steel’, ‘Batman vs Superman’ and the recent ‘Army of the Dead’ in Netflix.
Now, with ‘Rebel Moon’, his journey continues and will bring influences from ‘Star Wars’ to the screen. Even with differing opinions on his latest projects, Snyder seems willing to explore new territories in cinema.
Snyder reveals reaffirms the reason behind the game’s success
The director highlighted the peculiarity and success of ‘Fortnite’, which transcends the conventional barriers of games, by influencing millions of players with a unique alchemy.
With more than 125 million active players, the title has diverse modes, from cooperative campaigns to creative modes in which freedom is the rule.
Although there is no concrete information about the completion of this cinematographic project, the interest expressed by Snyder and the fascination surrounding the universe of ‘Fortnite‘ indicate a promising horizon for possible adaptation.
The future of cinema could hold an exciting surprise for fans of the game, and it remains to be seen whether this adventure will become a reality on the big screen.
