Did The BioShock Movie Just Hit Yet Another Roadblock?
Lawrence says the adaptation is nearing a breakthrough as Netflix weighs a budget and casting decisions for the long-running project.
- Director Francis Lawrence revealed Netflix's live-action BioShock adaptation is "getting close" during an interview promoting The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which releases on November 20.
- The BioShock movie has spent nearly 20 years in development limbo, with previous directors Gore Verbinski and Guillermo del Toro both departing; del Toro called his experience with the game's creators "probably one of the most disastrous calls I've ever had."
- Lawrence described the film as a "tough nut to crack" because players are the protagonist in the game, requiring a character created from scratch. Recent Netflix leadership changes, including film chief Dan Lin's departure earlier this month, have added further complexity.
- Development remains stalled as Netflix has yet to lock in a budget or begin casting. Lawrence noted there are "always these horse races when you're in development," indicating multiple competing factors delaying progress.
- Producer Roy Lee previously suggested BioShock would progress after Lawrence completes The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. With that film releasing November 20, the director's availability may finally unlock the long-stalled adaptation.
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