Summary
Nowadays, it’s hard to find a video game without a film or TV adaptation attached, but one often-forgotten title in the works for the screen isShadow of the Colossus. There has been no word on the film adaptation for years, but a recent update has proven the project is still alive.
Shadow of the Colossuswas one of Sony’sstand-out games on the PS2 in 2005. It has been remastered multiple times for new PlayStation consoles and was one of the highest-rated games of the year at the time of release. The story involves a young man named Wander who goes on a mission to destroy the sixteen colossi spread across the forbidden land in an attempt to revive a girl named Mono. A film adaptation of the game has been in development since 2009 and was long thought to be shelved after years with no news.
The Shadow of the Colossus Movie Is Still Happening
The Shadow of Colossusadaptation went through multiple creatives during its development period since 2009, with Josh Trank once attached as director. This eventually shifted in 2014, when it was reported that Andy Muschietti would take on directing duties after Trank dropped out. For almost 10 years there’s beenlittle word of the project, with Muschietti moving on to direct other projects likeIt: Chapter OneandIt: Chapter Two, The Flash,andthe upcomingIT: Welcome to Derry. However, the director recently gave an update reiterating the project is still happening.
In an interview withReconectados, Muschietti revealed that theShadow of the Colossusfilm has not been abandoned and that a script has been written.“I love that film, there is a script that I like a lot,”he said, adding“The film has been in development for 10 years, and now the possibility of making it opens up.”The director added that budget is a large part of the difficulty in gettingShadow of the Colossusmade.“Shadow of the Colossus is a cult game, but to make a good film there is a studio that puts the numbers and says how much it is worth to give the director 200, 150 or 100 million dollars. There are different versions of the film and obviously, I want them to give me 200 million, but this is another factor to take into account.”
“I love that film, there is a script that I like a lot, but there are factors that have nothing to do with your hobby and desire to make it, but with how popular an intellectual property like this is.”
The Success of Recent Video Game Adaptations Could Be A Good Sign for Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossusis an adaptation that would rely heavily on big-budget set pieces and visual effects, given its fantasy setting.Video game adaptations have been riding a waveof popularity of late, withFive Nights at Freddy’s, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Last of Us,andFalloutall considered successful. It’s possible this trend could be enough to reignite interest in theShadow of the Colossusfilm and provide the film with enough financial backing to adapt the beloved game properly.
Shadow of the Colossus (2018)
WHERE TO PLAY
Rebuilt from the ground up by Bluepoint Games and JAPAN Studio, SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS on PlayStation 4 system introduces the awe of its unforgettable world and towering creatures to a new generation of gamers, while allowing long time fans to revisit the beloved masterpiece with unparalleled visual fidelity and improved performance.Tales speak of an ancient realm where Colossi roam the majestic landscape. Bound to the land, these creatures hold a key to a mystical power of revival – a power you must obtain to bring a loved one back to life.SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS is a breathtaking journey through ancient lands to seek out gigantic beasts. Armed with only a sword and a bow, explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossus, presenting a unique challenge to test your wits, determination, and skill.
