Justin Lin, director behind some of the most iconic Fast & Furious installments and Star Trek: Beyond, is set to bring the highly anticipated video game adaptation of Helldivers to life on the big screen. Gary Dauberman, a seasoned writer known for his work on horror staples like It, It Chapter Two, Annabelle, and The Nun, has been tasked with penning the script.
Lin's involvement in the project is an ideal match for the fast-paced, action-packed world of Helldivers, which draws inspiration from sci-fi classics like Starship Troopers. The game's dystopian setting, where players take on the role of elite soldiers defending a hyper-patriotic society called Super Earth, offers a rich backdrop for Lin to showcase his signature blend of style and satire.
As a seasoned television producer with credits on shows like S.W.A.T., Scorpion, Magnum P.I., and Warrior, Lin has demonstrated his ability to balance action and drama. While he may not have directed as many films in recent years, he has shown an appetite for taking on new challenges, most notably adapting the Keanu Reeves comic BRZRKR for Netflix.
The question remains whether Dauberman's horror expertise will translate seamlessly to the over-the-top action of Helldivers. With a script that promises to deliver high-octane thrills and spills, fans of the game series are eagerly awaiting news on a release date for the film adaptation.
Lin's involvement in the project is an ideal match for the fast-paced, action-packed world of Helldivers, which draws inspiration from sci-fi classics like Starship Troopers. The game's dystopian setting, where players take on the role of elite soldiers defending a hyper-patriotic society called Super Earth, offers a rich backdrop for Lin to showcase his signature blend of style and satire.
As a seasoned television producer with credits on shows like S.W.A.T., Scorpion, Magnum P.I., and Warrior, Lin has demonstrated his ability to balance action and drama. While he may not have directed as many films in recent years, he has shown an appetite for taking on new challenges, most notably adapting the Keanu Reeves comic BRZRKR for Netflix.
The question remains whether Dauberman's horror expertise will translate seamlessly to the over-the-top action of Helldivers. With a script that promises to deliver high-octane thrills and spills, fans of the game series are eagerly awaiting news on a release date for the film adaptation.