One of the stars in the recently releasedTheSuper Mario Bros. Movie, Jack Black, has shared that he thinks there should be a film adaptation of Rockstar Games’Red Dead Redemption. Given that several gaming adaptations have hit both the big and small screens in the past few years, Black may be voicing out loud the thoughts of manyRed Dead Redemptionfans out there.
The number of film and TV companies that have tried to make gaming adaptations popular in mainstream media has definitely grown over the years. The advent of video-on-demand subscription platforms such as Netflix and the like have probably aided in these adaptations reaching a wider audience. This explains the positive reception of animated series like Netflix’sCastlevaniaandArcaneorHBO’s live-action version ofThe Last of Us. Now that people seem to be more receptive to the kinds of stories video games have always had, it is not surprising for actors to want their favorite titles adapted into movies or TV series as well.
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In a recentinterview forThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, Black shared his sentiments about video games being turned into movies or TV series. Black believes that the film and TV industry will continue to look to gaming as references for future projects, given how the industry simply keeps on growing. The actor said that he is a fan of adaptations, especially when they are “done right.” What’s more, he shared that he found HBO’sThe Last of Us"fantastic" and that he thinks there are more video game stories to be explored, particularly that of theRed Dead Redemptionseries.
Many fans will likely agree with Black’s statement about theRed Dead Redemptionseries. The video games have a variety of interesting characters, immersive gameplay, and a compelling storyline that have allowed it to be well recognized and loved in the gaming community. What’s more, the two titles have won awards and positive critical recognition when they launched, indicating just how well made they truly are. Black says the same in his interview, sharing that he thinksRed Dead Redemptionhas the same caliber or even a better storyline thanThe Last of Us.
Being one of the few actors who is open about his love for gaming, Black is possibly a strong advocate for video game adaptations into mainstream media. Hopefullyfans ofRed Dead Redemptionwill also make their voices heard as this may actually lead the way to the series being made into movies or a TV show in the future.
Red Dead Redemption 2is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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