We have known how much cinema loves video games for many years. In this context, new video game works are constantly in preparation and something is reportedly in the works at Bloodborne.
Cinema and video games have a long-standing relationship. And this connection seems to be intensifying with the announcement of new adaptations of video game franchises. Among them, Bloodborne, the acclaimed title from FromSoftware, could soon be transposed to the big screen. Be careful, everything that follows should obviously be taken with a grain of salt.
Bloodborne in preparation?
Historically, cinema has often drawn from the world of video games. Giving birth to films like Uncharted and Super Mario Bros. In this vein, Bloodborne positions itself as a promising candidate to join this growing list of adaptations.
In recent years, Sony has significantly diversified the PlayStation franchises, expanding their presence beyond gaming consoles. TV series based on The Last of Us and Twisted Metal have launched, and films such as Uncharted and Gran Turismo have seen or will see the light of day. Released in 2015, the action RPG Bloodborne developed by FromSoftware for the PS4 received unanimous praise. Despite fervent calls for a remastered version, Sony has yet to respond, but is seriously considering adapting this title into a film.
These speculations come from Daniel Richtman, a prominent film insider, who revealed on his Patreon page that the screenplay would be the work of Darren Lemke, known for Lost, Shazam!, and The Wheel of Time, and that the production would be headed by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, from Transformers” and GI Joe.
The complexity of the narration and the esoteric universe specific to Bloodborne challenge their transposition into a film. Nevertheless, the rich universe and gothic aesthetic of Yharnam provide a setting conducive to very sympathetic stories.
Great projects and great possibilities
Sony also plans to adapt other PlayStation properties for cinema. This is the case with Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, Gravity Rush, God of War and Horizon. This ambition underlines Sony’s desire to capitalize on its video game franchises as much as possible. However, it is surprising that Bloodborne is one of the first of these titles to be adapted.
Fans and movie buffs might therefore prepare to welcome a new era of films based on video games. Bloodborne has a narrative and visual legacy that, if harnessed well, could lead to a remarkable cinematic work.
If the rumors surrounding the Bloodborne film are confirmed, it promises not only to captivate fans, but also to appeal to a wider audience with its dark atmosphere and gothic universe. While waiting for an official announcement from Sony, anticipation is building around what could be a very good story for Sony.