Live-Action Yakuza Film Being Developed by Sega - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 October 2020 / 2,083 Views
Sega is developing a live-action movie based on the video game franchise, Yakuza, according to Variety. Sega is working with 1212 Entertainment and Wild Sheep Content.
The Yakuza movie will be produced Erik Barmack, Roberto Grande, and Joshua Long. Wild Sheep Content are currently searching for scriptwriters.
"Yakuza offers us a new playground in which to set compelling stories with complex characters in a unique environment that audiences have rarely seen before," 1212 said in a statement. "The saga of Kazuma Kiryu has a built-in cinematic appeal—a mix of kinetic action with bursts of comedy, multiple converging storylines, and a gripping journey towards redemption."
Barmack added, "With our background in telling global stories, we are excited to bring this huge project to global platforms."
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