Michael Green Spills Some Beans
Few game-to-screen adaptations generate the kind of excitement that BioShock does. You can thank the game’s intricate storyline, atmospheric graphics, and philosophical quandaries for that. While the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike did create a roadblock, Michael Green, the film’s writer, assures us that the wheels are back in motion.
In an exclusive interview with Nate Richard, Green shared some eagerly awaited tidbits while he was actually promoting another project, “Blue Eye Samurai.” Green said,
“You have to measure your words, or you’ll start to see a laser pointer at my forehead from the Netflix legal. Netflix has been amazing about it. They were excited about it before the strike, they’re excited about it now, post-strike. Yes, I got called, the, ‘How’s it coming along?’ the minute the strike was over, ‘You about ready…?’ Been meeting regularly with Francis Lawrence and his team to refine a draft to go back in. We’re all optimistic. We all love it. It’s a great big sprawling nightmare world we wanna see real. So, here’s hoping. I would love to have an update for you soon.”
Unveiling Rapture: The BioShock Universe
In case you’ve been living under a rock or aren’t that much of a gamer, BioShock catapulted onto the scene in 2007 to immediate critical and commercial success. The action unfolds in an underwater city called Rapture, built in the 1940s as a paradise for intellectuals. But, as the player discovers, it has now become a nightmarish dystopia. This fictional city under the sea was constructed by Andrew Ryan, an industrialist who wanted to create a utopian society free from the constraints of government and morality.
Why All The Hype?
The success of the game wasn’t just because of its immersive graphics or action-packed gameplay. What caught everyone’s attention was the game’s moral compass, the choices you have to make, and their far-reaching consequences. In essence, BioShock isn’t just a game; it’s a narrative experience that delves into questions of ethics and philosophy.
So when word got out that Netflix and director Francis Lawrence were involved in bringing this sprawling, thought-provoking world to the big screen, you could hear the collective gasp of excitement from fans everywhere.
What’s Next?
While details are scant, Michael Green assures us that the film is still very much in the pipeline, albeit delayed because of the WGA strike. Regular meetings are happening between Green and Francis Lawrence’s team to fine-tune the script. So, while we can’t mark a date on the calendar just yet, one thing’s for sure: Rapture is about to resurface in a big way.
So grab your plasmids, folks, because it looks like we’re about to dive deep—literally. And while you’re at it, check out the trailer for BioShock: The Collection for a refresher on this intricate, hauntingly beautiful game world. Stay tuned for more updates.
