As a general rule I'm never too enthusiastic about video games that are converted into movies. However, considering the vast leaps video games have made in the last decade, the increasingly intricate stories, and the high profile actors who often lend their voices to the games, I've found that sometimes videogames have better storylines than movies. (The last two Batman games "Arkham Asylum" and "Arkham City" would have made fantastic films.)
Well it seems some studios may agree with me as it looks like the video game "Assassin's Creed"* will soon get the big screen treatment. I won't go into detail about the nature of "Assassin's Creed" as I've never played the game. Google it if you want to. Suffice it to say that it involves a brotherhood of assassins throughout history and various killings. Oh and a creed.
And lo and behold the studios will actually cast an excellent actor in the lead role.
According to "Variety" Michael Fassbender** plans to star and produce in the upcoming adaptation. Fassbender will work in conjunction with his newly formed production company DMC Film, alongside videogame company Ubisoft who make and distribute "Assassin's Creed."
I actually have high hopes for this film and the storyline is quite complex. The fact that Michael Fassbender is on board is only icing on the cake.
Assassin's Creed is still in the early negotiation stages and Fassbender has not officially signed as of yet. My guess is that if this movie goes through it will definitely be a summer tent pole movie. If all goes smoothly I'm expecting summer 2014.
*The next Assassin's Creed video game releases this fall.
**I'm still marveling at the amazing performance Fassbender put on as David the android in Ridley Scott's Prometheus.
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