Ubisoft's Far Cry is Becoming an FX Anthology Series Led by Rob McElhenney and Noah Hawley
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FX is developing a Far Cry anthology television series produced by Rob McElhenney and Noah Hawley, bringing the chaotic open world game franchise to the screen.
Ubisoft is bringing its signature brand of open world chaos to television. FX has officially announced a new live action anthology series based on the Far Cry franchise. The project brings together some heavy creative talent, with Rob McElhenney and Fargo creator Noah Hawley attached to produce. McElhenney is also set to star in the series, though details on his role remain under wraps for now. FX President Nick Grad praised the partnership, noting that the network is eager to see the creative team tackle the beloved gaming property.
The anthology format is a natural fit for the source material. Hawley pointed out that each Far Cry game operates as a variation of a theme, making it ideal for a seasonal pivot in the style of Fargo. The creative team promises the exact level of chaos that fans have come to expect from the games, leaning into the franchise history of charismatic villains and high stakes survival. This television adaptation follows on the heels of Ubisoft releasing a Splinter Cell anime series, showing a continued push to expand its major gaming IPs across streaming platforms.
Word of the project actually leaked back in August when Ubisoft accidentally published information about the show on its own website before scrubbing the page. While full plot details and release timelines are still far off, the pedigree of the creative team gives this adaptation a strong footing. For players who have spent years dealing with magnetic villains and emergent gameplay loops, seeing how FX translates that distinct brand of interactive anarchy to the screen will be a major focal point. Victoria Phillips Kennedy originally reported these details for Eurogamer.
Originally reported by Victoria Phillips Kennedy over at Eurogamer
Tags: Far Cry, Ubisoft, FX, Television, Streaming
Original article: Eurogamer