Hollywood's Dilemma: Making OutRun with Sydney Sweeney and Michael Bay
Sega has decided to adapt the classic game OutRun into a Hollywood movie, to be directed by Michael Bay, with Sydney Sweeney producing.
Sega is seeking to replicate the success of the Sonic films, aiming for significant profit through a new adaptation of the iconic 1986 arcade game OutRun. The driving game features players racing Ferraris along visually intriguing roads.
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Michael Bay, known for his blockbuster films, will direct the project.
Quote: “That’s the 1986 Sega arcade game and subsequent series about driving Ferraris at great speeds down visually confounding roads in order to impress your girlfriend.”
Additionally, Sydney Sweeney has signed on as a producer, although she will not be in front of the camera.
This comes during a flourishing period for video game adaptations, with recent hits such as Fallout and The Last of Us. Sega’s move signifies a continued trend of utilizing established gaming franchises to generate cinematic revenue.
While the adaptation may find an enthusiastic audience, the combination of Bay’s direction and the initial premise raises questions about the narrative’s depth and originality. Many hope it will embrace the game’s whimsical tone, potentially capturing the essence of driving fantasy.
Stay tuned for further developments as this project unfolds.
