Elden Ring Movie Director Eyeing Warfare's Kit Connor for Upcoming Adaptation
- Alex Garland is reportedly considering Kit Connor to star in A24 and Bandai Namco's Elden Ring live-action film adaptation announced in May 2025.
- The reunion comes as Kit Connor recently appeared in Garland’s recent film Warfare, and Garland has been announced as the writer and director for the upcoming Elden Ring movie.
- The film adapts the 2022 acclaimed RPG Elden Ring, whose dark fantasy world was co-created by George R.R. Martin, with production led by A24 and several producers including Martin.
- Although no release date exists and roles remain uncast, industry sources expect a long production timeline with the earliest trailer likely six months before a potential 2028 release year.
- The adaptation could explore Elden Ring's complex lore and characters, generating anticipation among fans while details about Connor's role and plot remain undisclosed.
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Elden Ring Movie Director Eyeing Warfare's Kit Connor for Upcoming Adaptation
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