Good news for gamers, Alan Wake and Control will get a live action adaptation in a movie and television series. This adaptation is the result of a major collaboration between Remedy Entertainment and Annapurna.
Alan Wake and Control Live Action Adaptation
Alan Wake, a psychological horror game about a writer searching for his missing wife, and Control, which follows the journey of a Director at the Federal Bureau of Control with telekinesis abilities, are coming to live-action.
Tero Virtala, CEO of Remedy, expressed his excitement about the partnership.
“At Remedy, our top priority is to create games that change the face of the industry and are internationally recognized. Now is the ideal moment to extend the reach of the Remedy franchise to a wider audience through film, television and other platforms. We’re excited to see the characters and worlds we’ve created brought to life in new forms thanks to this unique partnership.” said Virtala.
Not only is this exciting news for fans, but it also shows how much narrative potential video games have. Annapurna, known for its commitment to quality and creativity, will likely bring an interesting cinematic approach to these projects.
Can Provide New Experiences
In addition to adapting the movie and TV series, Annapurna will also collaborate with Remedy to develop the game Control 2. This collaboration confirms that there are still many stories to be explored from the Control and Alan Wake universe, both in the television medium and in game form.
With successful games like Alan Wake 2 recording the fastest sales in Remedy’s history, as well as Control also garnering much praise, this adaptation hopes to provide an equally exciting new experience for fans old and new.
Alan Wake and Control at a Glance
Alan Wake Synopsis
The Alan Wake game follows the adventures of a novelist named Alan Wake. After years of having difficulty writing new stories, Alan decides to take a vacation with his wife, Alice, to a small town called Bright Falls.
Shortly after their arrival, Alan begins to experience a series of mysterious and bizarre events that defy logic, leaving him trapped in his imagination. Instead of finding a solution, Alan loses his wife, which triggers a new mission for him to find Alice’s whereabouts.
Control Synopsis
While the game Control tells the story of Jesse Faden, who is the new leader of a secret government department called the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC). This organization conducts various researches on the supernatural world and tackles problems related to it.
After finding out some information, he discovered a shocking truth: FBC has been hiding his missing brother – Dylan. Due to a deep sense of longing, Jesse decides to look for his brother inside the FBC. However, the road is not easy; Jesse has to deal with the unstable situation in the department.
