Exciting news for fans of video game adaptations: Sydney Sweeney, the star of *Madame Web*, has been confirmed to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Hazelight's hit game, *Split Fiction*. The project, which is being spearheaded by Story Kitchen—the company behind the successful *Sonic* films—is now assembling its dream team. Acclaimed director Jon M. Chu, known for his work on *Wicked*, will helm the project, while the script is penned by the talented duo behind *Deadpool & Wolverine*, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. With this stellar lineup, Story Kitchen is set to pitch the project to Hollywood studios, anticipating a fierce bidding war.
The casting of Sydney Sweeney has sparked curiosity about which of the game's twin protagonists, Zoe or Mio, she will portray. According to Variety, the decision remains pending, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the project.
*Split Fiction*, which only launched in March, has already become a major success for Hazelight and its designer, Josef Fares, selling over 2 million copies in its first week. It's also set to be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. IGN's review of the game awarded it a stellar 9/10, praising it as "an expertly crafted co-op adventure that pinballs from one genre extreme to another, Split Fiction is a rollercoaster of constantly refreshed gameplay ideas and styles – and one that’s very hard to walk away from."
This isn't the only Hazelight game making its way to the big screen. *It Takes Two*, another blockbuster title with over 23 million copies sold, is also slated for a movie adaptation, with rumors suggesting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may take a leading role.
While there's always a risk that these adaptations might not come to fruition, the current wave of successful video game movies has Hollywood eager to capitalize on this trend. Last year, Story Kitchen announced several other adaptations, including films based on Square Enix's *Just Cause*, *Dredge*, *Kingmakers*, *Sleeping Dogs*, and even a live-action *Toys 'R' Us* movie.
Meanwhile, Hazelight continues to innovate, already teasing their next game project, keeping fans eagerly awaiting what's next from the studio.
