Broken Sword Movie Adaptation in the Works
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A film adaptation of the mystery-adventure video game franchise "Broken Sword" is in development, involving Revolution Software, producer Story Kitchen, and screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos.
- The "Broken Sword" series, created by Charles Cecil, debuted in 1996 and follows characters George Stobbart and Nicole Collard as they uncover ecclesiastical conspiracies across Europe.
- The franchise has sold over 10 million copies across five titles and is considered foundational in narrative-driven gaming, with a recent Kickstarter for the latest remake raising nearly $1 million.
- Evan Spiliotopoulos, known for writing films like "Beauty and the Beast" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," will write the screenplay, while Story Kitchen and Revolution Software will produce the film.
- Both Story Kitchen and Charles Cecil emphasize a faithful adaptation that respects the original game's world and intelligence, aiming to bring the franchise into a new medium with the involvement of its original creators.