FX Greenlights "Far Cry" Series Starring Rob McElhenney: A New Era for Ubisoft's Beloved Franchise
FX has announced its latest acquisition, bringing on board renowned star and co-creator, Rob Mac (née McElhenney), to helm a new TV series based on the critically acclaimed video game franchise "Far Cry". The show, set to stream exclusively on Hulu and Disney+, promises an anthology-style approach with distinct casts, settings, and plotlines each season.
This new venture marks a significant milestone for Ubisoft's "Far Cry" series, which boasts over 100 million unique players across nine games released between 2008 and 2021. The game's diverse narrative arcs have consistently pushed the boundaries of action-adventure storytelling.
Co-created with Emmy-winning writer and producer Noah Hawley, Mac will be joined by a stellar team of creatives as they bring this iconic world to life on television. With his FX roots dating back to his starring role in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", this partnership brings together two industry heavyweights known for their unapologetic style.
Hawley credits Mac with being an ideal collaborator, stating, "Rob has been remarkably generous entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created." The FX executive producer will be working closely with the creative team to ensure a faithful adaptation that stays true to the original game's essence while maintaining its momentum for new viewers.
This development marks a growing trend in adapting popular video games into television shows. Other notable series currently under production include HBO's "The Last of Us", Netflix's "Arcane", Amazon Prime's "Fallout" and Peacock's "Twisted Metal".
With the release of its first season imminent, fans can expect an epic journey through various settings and timelines inspired by the game franchise. According to Variety, Rob Mac will reprise his role from "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon", where he played freelance mariner Jack Carver, in a fight for survival against formidable foes on a treacherous island paradise.
Creator Noah Hawley expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Mac, praising their shared irreverent and ambitious sensibilities. With FX's backing, it appears that "Far Cry" will embark on an exciting new chapter, weaving the essence of its complex universe into compelling storylines for the big screen.
FX has announced its latest acquisition, bringing on board renowned star and co-creator, Rob Mac (née McElhenney), to helm a new TV series based on the critically acclaimed video game franchise "Far Cry". The show, set to stream exclusively on Hulu and Disney+, promises an anthology-style approach with distinct casts, settings, and plotlines each season.
This new venture marks a significant milestone for Ubisoft's "Far Cry" series, which boasts over 100 million unique players across nine games released between 2008 and 2021. The game's diverse narrative arcs have consistently pushed the boundaries of action-adventure storytelling.
Co-created with Emmy-winning writer and producer Noah Hawley, Mac will be joined by a stellar team of creatives as they bring this iconic world to life on television. With his FX roots dating back to his starring role in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", this partnership brings together two industry heavyweights known for their unapologetic style.
Hawley credits Mac with being an ideal collaborator, stating, "Rob has been remarkably generous entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created." The FX executive producer will be working closely with the creative team to ensure a faithful adaptation that stays true to the original game's essence while maintaining its momentum for new viewers.
This development marks a growing trend in adapting popular video games into television shows. Other notable series currently under production include HBO's "The Last of Us", Netflix's "Arcane", Amazon Prime's "Fallout" and Peacock's "Twisted Metal".
With the release of its first season imminent, fans can expect an epic journey through various settings and timelines inspired by the game franchise. According to Variety, Rob Mac will reprise his role from "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon", where he played freelance mariner Jack Carver, in a fight for survival against formidable foes on a treacherous island paradise.
Creator Noah Hawley expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Mac, praising their shared irreverent and ambitious sensibilities. With FX's backing, it appears that "Far Cry" will embark on an exciting new chapter, weaving the essence of its complex universe into compelling storylines for the big screen.
. An anthology-style show with different casts and settings sounds like a lot to keep track of, but hey, if anyone can make it work Rob Mac is the man! He's got that FX thing down pat and pairing him with Noah Hawley could be a winning combo. I'm curious to see how they'll tackle the game's diverse narrative arcs on TV, though. Will it feel like an adaptation or will it be its own beast? Only time will tell 
Rob Mac is gonna bring so much energy and charisma to the show, and pairing him with Noah Hawley's genius is a match made in heaven 
The anthology-style approach is gonna be so cool, we get to see different stories and worlds each season. I'm low-key obsessed already can't wait for the first season to drop 
FX is all about pushing boundaries and taking risks, and this show sounds like it's gonna be a wild ride 
! It’s crazy to see how far Ubisoft’s Far Cry series has come with over 100 million players and now it's getting the TV treatment. Rob Mac and Noah Hawley are both legends in their own right, so I'm hyped to see what they bring to the table. The anthology-style approach is genius – can’t wait to dive into a new world every season 
. And can you believe Noah Hawley is on board too? He's like the master of dark fantasy and this show is gonna be insane 
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. This adaptation is gonna bring that same level of intensity to TV, I can already imagine the epic battles and thrilling set pieces 
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It's like they're trying to make up for the lack of Far Cry games by creating an entire TV universe around it. Either way, I'm here for it. Bring on the action, adventure, and maybe some wacky characters! 
Rob Mac is gonna bring that unique humor and intensity from It's Always Sunny to this show, and with Noah Hawley on board, you know it's gonna be off the charts 
. What I think is cool about this approach is how each season can have its own distinct story while still keeping the essence of Far Cry alive 
. It's gonna be wild to see where they take this anthology-style show, especially with all the other games being adapted into shows right now 
also, no way does this series need to be anthology-style, that just means it'll be all over the place. 
and what's with Hulu and Disney+ trying to stream this thing? do they really think people are gonna watch something based on a video game without actually playing the games first? 
. I mean, who better to adapt this iconic world than someone who's already proven themselves as a master of chaos and mayhem in Philly? 
, so I trust that this will be a wild ride 
. Bring on season 1! 
And can you imagine the action scenes?!