Dead Space is a game series which has so far consisted of one full game and several other titles. Dead Space 2, a full sequel to the original, is due to be released early in 2011.
Fans of the Dead Space game series will be excited to hear that a movie based on the game is on its way. This was first reported around a year ago, but nothing has been heard since. Thankfully though, the project isn’t dead as some people suspected, with DJ Caruso, set to direct, recently telling MTV Movies:
“The cool thing about ‘Dead Space’ is we’ve had a few offers to set it up. Once I started ['I Am Number Four'] and [producer] Wyck Godfrey and all those other guys got really busy on the ‘Twilight’ movies because they’re kicking butt over there, so we’re gonna get back and talk about it [once everyone's time frees up].”
“We’ve got a really good sort of storyline. It’s almost a prequel, sort of, to where the game picks up. It’s one of those things where the storytelling of it and trying to get into the prequel [is a challenge]. You have have the whole sort of brainwash-y/Scientology thing and ultimately the Necromorphs. It’s interesting to try to get the major studios to understand that this [isn't 'Event Horizon.'] So you’ve got to sort of steer their brain out of that. So we’re fighting some of those elements. … I’m still looking forward to getting going.”
“We don’t have a writer for it yet, but… right before I left we were listening to different writers and taking different pitches. We have to decide on a couple once we get back what we’re going to do. We’ve tried to crack the story a few different ways, so I know when we get back we’re going to get into it and I feel like we’ll have a screenplay in a few months. It’ll hopefully be ready to go.”
Not having a writer yet means there’s still a long way to go before this project really gets going. But Caruso seems convinced it will actually get going and he seems excited at the prospect.
I like the fact the Dead Space movie is being touted as a kind of prequel to the first game as it means both fans of the series and noobs will be able to enjoy it, although possibly in different ways.
Can’t wait until it comes out.