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After a long stream of rumors, bickering about the desired film adaptation of Gears of War, where it was even fantasized about its possible cast, the truth is that it was not until the end of 2022 when Netflix gave the bell officially announcing he feature film of the Xbox Game Studios franchise, along with a animation series from the created universe of The Coalition.
Until now, both the producer and The Coalition had remained on the sidelines without offering new details. However, today they have made it known to the writer that he will be in charge of Netflix’s Gears of War movie. It is nothing more nor less than Jon Spaihtswell known for having co-written the two parts of Dune, Prometheus and Doctor Strangeamong other blockbusters.
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It’s a hell of an honor to team up with @jonspaihts – a talented writer and fellow Gears fan – to adapt an authentic live action Gears of War film with @Netflix. https://t.co/OQ3HtpiJkB— Gears of War (@GearsofWar) March 21, 2023
Jon Spaihts to Write Netflix’s Gears of War Movie
Exclusively for Variety, the author, who confesses to being a big gears of war fanexpressed that “it is one of the best action games of all time, with vivid characters, a beautifully designed world and a combat system that drives home the lethality of war and the importance of supporting your squad mates.” .
Gears of War wants to be a movie and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to help make that happen.
For their part, The Coalition added that they are thrilled to partner with Jon and the team at Netflix to bring Gears of War to life. “Jon is a master storyteller with a talent for creating epic sci-fi universes and he really loves Gears of War. We couldn’t ask for a better partner to honor our franchise and bring an authentic story to our fans.”
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At the moment no further details have been offered, but it is to be hoped that the film of Netflix Gears of War follow the events of the first installment from Gears of War alongside Delta Squad, an infantry team that finds itself embroiled in mortal combat against the Locust Horde, the monstrous race of genetically altered humans that has risen from the underground. Led by disgraced Sergeant Marcus Fenix, the crew will face their enemies on the increasingly hostile planet of Sera.