Anybody who remembers the sport sequence “Driver” will probably be excited to find that the studio behind it, Ubisoft, has introduced a live-action TV sequence based mostly on the video games.
In line with Deadline, the sequence will probably be revealed by Binge, a brand new streaming service that focuses on avid gamers (and isn’t associated to the Australian streaming service of the identical title).
“Our mission at Ubisoft is to carry our video games to life in new and thrilling methods and create content material set on the planet, tradition, and neighborhood of gaming,” mentioned Danielle Kreinik, head of TV improvement at Ubisoft. “Working with Binge will enable us to carry a ‘Driver’ sequence on to the viewers who’s most enthusiastic about seeing this franchise come to life.”
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Though a film adaptation has been within the works way back to 2002 with Paul W.S. Anderson in talks to direct it, a full-length characteristic has by no means panned out.
“Having the chance to adapt ‘Driver’ alongside the group at Ubisoft Movie & Tv is a dream come true,” mentioned Allan Ungar, Chief Artistic Officer at Binge. “As longtime followers of the franchise, we’re excited to ship an authentic, premium, and wealthy storytelling expertise that can take followers and newcomers on an exciting experience.”
The “Driver” sequence debuted in 1999 on the PlayStation and centered round John Tanner, a former race automobile driver who’s tasked with taking down against the law syndicate. “Driver 2” got here a yr later in 2000 and the third installment adopted in 2004 with missions going down everywhere in the globe. The newest iteration, “Driver San Francisco”, got here out in 2011.