The Gears of War movie for Netflix will tell the origin of Delta Squad and is still in development
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TheGears of War movie for Netflixbegins to show its first official details. According to a description released by Entertainment Weekly, the adaptation will focus on the origins of Delta Squad.
The project will be directed by David Leitch and is part of Xbox's plans to expand its franchises into other formats. For now, there is no confirmed release date.
The Gears of War movie for Netflix begins to reveal its first official details
What the Gears of War movie will be about
According to information published by Entertainment Weekly, the Gears of War movie will tell "the origin story of Delta Squad."
The group will consist of a team of soldiers fighting a desperate war for survival against the Locust, a race of underground creatures determined to destroy humanity.
The description does not confirm whether the story will directly adapt any of the main video games in the series.
What will the Gears of War movie be about
What Xbox said about the adaptation
Matt Booty, executive vice president and head of content at Xbox, explained why he believes the franchise fits naturally into a film production.
"The game is really about the bonds between teams. Essentially, it speaks to brotherhood," he noted.
What did Xbox say about the adaptation
Additionally, he recalled that the studio's motto is "Never Fight Alone" and emphasized that this concept represents a solid foundation for building a dramatic narrative.
How the story would fit within the Gears of War universe
The available information suggests that the plot could be set between Gears of War: E-Day and the first video game in the series.
If the movie depicts the original formation of Delta Squad, some characters may have a different role than seen in the games.
How the story would fit within the Gears of War universe
However, the concrete details of the story have not yet been officially revealed.
David Leitch leads the project for Netflix
The adaptation will be directed by David Leitch, known for works such as John Wick and The Fall Guy.
David Leitch leads the project for Netflix
The development of a movie based on Gears of War has gone through various attempts since 2007, with several studios and filmmakers involved over the years.
Finally, Netflix acquired the rights to the franchise and initiated both a movie and an animated series based on the universe created by Xbox.
What is the current status of the Gears of War movie
Earlier this year, David Leitch confirmed that the project was progressing positively behind the scenes.
What is the current status of the Gears of War movie
The director indicated that a new version of the script is currently being worked on and assured that Netflix fully supports the production.
For now, the Gears of War movie remains in development and still does not have an official release date.