The Watch Dogs movie adaptation, directed by Mathieu Turi and produced by New Regency, has officially started filming. Ubisoft announced the start of production with a social media post featuring a photo of a clapboard on the set, marking the end of a decade-long wait since the project was first revealed. This announcement confirms that Turi will direct the film under the New Regency banner.
Earlier reports from Deadline indicated that the screenplay for the movie is written by Christie LeBlanc, known for her work on Netflix’s “Oxygen,” with revisions by Victoria Bata.
The casting news included Australian actor Sophie Wilde, noted for her role in “Talk to Me,” who was in negotiations to join the film. Deadline also confirmed in June that Tom Blyth, recognized from “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” would be part of the cast.
Margaret Boykin, head of content at Ubisoft Film & Television, is set to produce the film alongside New Regency, emphasizing Ubisoft’s involvement in bringing the game to the big screen. This collaboration highlights the importance of staying true to the source material while aiming to expand the franchise’s reach through different media.
The Watch Dogs movie adaptation was initially announced in June 2013, even before the release of the first game in May 2014. Over the years, the franchise has seen several installments, with the latest, Watch Dogs Legion, launching in 2020 to a mixed reception.
This long-anticipated film adaptation is now finally moving forward, promising to bring the action-packed world of Watch Dogs to life for both fans of the games and new audiences alike.
