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Reigns: The Witcher Premiere

Nerial and Devolver Digital released their video game Reigns: The Witcher. “Adventure as Geralt through the ballads of Dandelion. Swipe right, swipe left, seek glory, find death! Will you hunt monsters, upset the locals, or run a hot bath? Compose an inspiring epic to claim immortality.” Reigns: The Witcher premieres across platforms today.

The Mist Adaptation

Deadline confirmed that Mike Flanagan and Stephen King are developing a new adaptation of the 1980s novella The Mist.

“David Drayton, his son Billy, and their neighbor Brent Norton head to the local grocery store to replenish supplies following a freak storm. Once there, they and other local citizens are trapped by a strange mist that has enveloped the town and in which strange creatures are lurking. As the mist takes its toll on the nerves of those trapped in the store, a religious zealot, Mrs. Carmody begins to play on their fears to convince them that this is God’s vengeance for their sins and that a sacrifice must be made and two groups—those for and those against—are aligned. When it is realized that staying in the store may prove fatal, a small group including the Draytons, store employee Ollie Weeks, Amanda Dumfries, Irene Reppler, and Dan Miller attempt to make their escape. They find that what’s “out there” may be worse than what they left behind.”

Flanagan will direct and write the screenplay.

Helldivers Casting

Sony’s PlayStation Productions and Arrowhead Game Studios are developing a film adaptation of Helldivers, based on the video game franchise of the same name. Jason Momoa is going to star in the film. Justin Lin will direct. Helldivers will premiere on November 10, 2027.

Lincoln in the Bardo Adaptation

Deadline confirmed that Duke Johnson is set to produce and direct a film adaptation of George Saunders extremely popular novel Lincoln in the Bardo. The book is available to read now.

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