While it’s been known since last year that Hideo Kojima’sDeath Strandingwas getting the movie treatment, there’s no star attached to it yet. Given that the game already features a Hollywood actor as its protagonist, wouldn’t it have made sense to cast said actor in the film?
It’s unknown what’s happening behind the scenes, but the game’s protagonist, Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), is eager to play the same character on the big screen.
Norman Reedus Keen To Star In Death Stranding Movie If Asked
Speaking toIGN, Norman Reedus, who plays the game’s protagonist Sam Porter, openly confirmed that he’d be down to portay the film version of the character if he was asked to.
“If it was an option, yeah, for sure," is what Reedus said when asked if he’d considered playing himself in a future version of the game. “I don’t know what’s happening with it. It’s so pre pre pre right now. But yeah, of course," the actor added.
Reedus was also asked about his confusion with the first game and whether he felt that way going into the second game. Reedus' reply seems quite on-point for anyone who’s experienced Kojima’s eccentric way of doing things. “As far as working with him and understanding where his head’s at, I don’t think anybody can understand where his head’s at. He’s just that guy, he’s out there and he’s got great ideas. But story-wise, I did know what was happening more. There’s more action in it, there’s more of a definite goal to get to.”
If Reedus isn’t cast as the movie’s lead, this might be one fo the weirdest moves in cinema history. He’s already a Hollywood actor, and the character is a 1:1 version of himself! Of course, we don’t know what’s happening in Kojima’s head, so don’t be surprised if he does something bizarre regarding casting choices.
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The Death Stranding movie will be directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig, A Quiet Place: Day One) and produced by A24 and Kojima Productions. No actors have been cast, and the film’s release date is not yet planned, though it is in pre-production.
The sequel, set to be released soon, has recently been confirmed tofeature two graphical modesfor players to choose from. Regarding the franchise’s future, don’t expect Kojima to direct any sequels, though he has plans forwhere it can go.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be released on August 06, 2025, exclusively on the PS5.
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the upcoming sequel from Hideo Kojima for Death Stranding. As mysterious and inscrutable as the first game was leading up to launch, details are sparse on this bizarre open-world exploration game.
