Pop Culture Headlines — Far Cry Adaptation

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Far Cry Adaptation

Multiple outlets confirmed that Disney’s FX is officially set to make a series adaptation of Ubisoft’s video game franchise Far Cry. “Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island. A week ago, a brash female reporter named Valerie had offered him an incredible sum of cash to take her to this unspoiled paradise. Shortly after docking, however, Jack’s boat was greeted by artillery fire from a mysterious militia group swarming about the island.”

Noah Hawley, known for his work on Fargo on Alien: Earth, and Rob Mac, known for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, are co-creating the series. Mac will star in the project.

Assassin’s Creed Casting

According to Deadline, Netflix has cast the first official series regular in their upcoming series adaptation of Ubisoft’s other video game franchise, Assassin’s Creed. Toby Wallace will join, reportedly as a co-lead. Roberto Patino and David Wiener will serve as showrunners.

Repeat After Me Adaptation

According to Deadline, Amazon MGM Studios and Premeditated Productions are set to make a film adaptation of Jessica Warman’s novel Repeat After Me. Rebecca Webb will write the script.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Premiere

Comcast NBCUniversal released their film Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi and is written by game series creator Scott Cawthon. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is in theaters now.

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