Zack Snyder to Direct Fortnite Adaptation?

Rumors about a potential movie adaptation of Fortnite have been circulating for some time now, and it's no secret that expectations are really high. Zack Snyder talked about whether he would take on such a challenge.

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Sebastian Grys20 December 2023
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The most popular game of this generation, Fortnite, may receive a movie adaptation. Who could take on filming such a production? There is certainly no shortage of applicants, and one of them has even admitted that he is a huge fan of the game. We are talking about Zack Snyder, who shared his thoughts on creating a live-action movie set in the universe of the famous battle royale.

During an interview with Etalk Snyder was asked if he could direct such a movie, to which he replied without hesitation that he would. The director noted that this universe is really expansive, which offers many possibilities. He also admitted that he was already planning a collaboration with Epic Games in connection with his new flagship production - Rebel Moon.

"I really wanted to make some Fortnite skins for the movie [Rebel Moon], first of all, as the most obvious basic commitment. But yes, Fortnite is an amazing world and it enables me to get away from everything. It's really cool, and the alchemy they've created there seems absolutely unique. When I started playing it, I thought I knew what it was, and then it turned out to be something completely different."

The director talked about his love for Fortnite as early as early in 2023, so it's no surprise that Snyder is being talked about in the context of a possible adaptation. The director also revealed that, in fact, the main reason he started playing the game was his son.

"My son and I checked out Fortnite. I wanted to play with him, and then he didn't like it, so I ended up playing alone. I fell down the wrong rabbit hole with Fortnite in the sense that I took a pretty deep dive... I was Meeseeks from Rick and Morty."

So far we have not received any official information about the Fortnite movie, and Snyder himself is busy with his Rebel Moon universe for Netflix. Part 1: A Child of Fire will be released on the platform and in theaters on December 22, with Part 2, The Scargiver, premiering in April 2024. Maybe after this period Zack Snyder will receive an offer to direct an adaptation of the said game.

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Sebastian Grys

Sebastian Grys

He began his journalistic career in August 2022 by collaborating with Gamepressure.com Newsroom. His adventure with video games started with titles such as the first Assassin's Creed and Mass Effect, and he cultivated his passion throughout his life by exploring the video game market. Open to genres of all kinds - from soulslike games, through classic RPGs, to immersive sims. An unfulfilled basketball player who shamelessly buys new editions of NBA 2K Sports every year; he also holds a blue belt in karate. He enjoys spending time in nature, flipping through the pages of Vagabond, and watching the Hunter x Hunter series over and over again.

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