Even though the movie Ghost of Tsushima was announced more than two years ago, neither its cast nor an official premiere date have been revealed yet. However, the director assures that the project is progressing at a good pace.
During an interview, Chad Stahelski revealed that the adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima is in an “intensive development” phase. Although he did not provide specific details, he praised several aspects of Sucker Punch’s gameplay.
According to Stahelski, Ghost of Tsushima offers a strong narrative and captivating characters, which brings confidence to the film crew. His main concern is to find solutions for preserve the unique visual aesthetic of the game in the film adaptation.
Ghost of Tsushima is in an “intensive development” phase.
The director expressed his enthusiasm for Jin Sakai’s story, calling Ghost of Tsushima a the most atypical samurai film due to its themes and narrative. He is fascinated by Jin’s journey, his choices, and how honored he is to become what people need.
Stahelski acknowledges that the Ghost of Tsushima team is aware of the potential of the story. However, they also recognize the challenge of condensing the game content into a two to two and a half hour cinematic experience.
The director believes that the real challenge lies in transform all the prominent elements of the game into something visually striking. In addition, he has expressed his intention to film the film in Japanese and have Takashi Doscher as a screenwriter for the adaptation.
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