Far Cry Series Under Development: Leak Details and Hopes for Success

Strong Rumors and Project Genesis

Strong rumors have circulated about a television series adapted from the popular Far Cry game franchise, reportedly under development at FX network. According to leaked information, the official announcement briefly appeared on Ubisoft's news page before being deleted, but Reddit users managed to document its details.

Anthology Structure and Key Participating Names

Leaked information indicates that the series will follow an anthology structure, with each season presenting a new story and characters in a different world, reflecting the independent nature of the game series' installments.

Behind this project are two prominent industry names: Rob McElhenney, the creative mind and star of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's', and Noah Hawley, known for his distinguished works such as 'Fargo' and 'Legion' on FX network.

According to leaks, Hawley will serve as showrunner and executive producer alongside McElhenney. Joining the project is Ubisoft Film & Television studio, the division responsible for expanding Ubisoft's game worlds to the screen, which is also working on other anticipated projects such as the Assassin's Creed and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series.

Hopes for Success in the TV Adaptation Market

Although FX network has not yet issued an official confirmation for the project, the names involved inspire great optimism for a future success in the world of video game television adaptations. This comes at a time when this genre of work is experiencing a significant boom, as the enormous success of 'The Last of Us' and 'Fallout' series proves a strong public demand for these stories.

For example, the Fallout series attracted over 65 million viewers in its first two weeks, becoming the second most successful launch in Amazon Prime Video's history. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/fallout-ratings-most-watched-prime-video-1235985886/

Hawley's experience in delivering dark and black comedy stories, as seen in the Fargo series, is perfectly suited to the spirit of the Far Cry franchise, which combines intense violence with satirical moments. Similarly, McElhenney's experience with the Mythic Quest series, set behind the scenes of the video game industry, gives him a deep understanding of the culture to which Far Cry belongs.