Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in *Madame Web*, is set to star in the upcoming movie adaptation of the hit video game *Split Fiction*. The film, which is being brought to life by Story Kitchen—the team behind the successful Sonic films—is starting to take shape. Jon M. Chu, the director of *Wicked*, is helming the project, with the screenplay penned by the acclaimed duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, known for their work on *Deadpool & Wolverine*. As the project gains momentum, Story Kitchen is reportedly shopping this impressive talent package to Hollywood studios, anticipating a competitive bidding war.
A key point of interest is which of the two sisters from the game, Zoe or Mio, Sydney Sweeney will portray. According to Variety, this decision has yet to be finalized.
*Split Fiction*, developed by Hazelight and led by designer Josef Fares, only launched in March but has already become a massive success, selling over 2 million copies within its first week. It's also slated to be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. IGN's review of the game awarded it a 9/10, praising it as "an expertly crafted co-op adventure that pinballs from one genre extreme to another, Split Fiction is a rollercoaster of constantly refreshed gameplay ideas and styles – and one that’s very hard to walk away from."
Hazelight's success doesn't stop with *Split Fiction*. Their other blockbuster game, *It Takes Two*, which sold 23 million copies, is also being adapted into a film, with rumors suggesting that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson might star in it.
While there's always a risk that these adaptations might not come to fruition, the current wave of successful video game adaptations suggests that Hollywood is eager to capitalize on this trend. Last year, Story Kitchen announced several other projects, including a film adaptation of Square Enix's *Just Cause* directed by Ángel Manuel Soto of *Blue Beetle* fame, as well as adaptations of *Dredge: The Movie*, *Kingmakers*, *Sleeping Dogs*, and even a live-action *Toys 'R' Us* movie.
Meanwhile, Hazelight is not resting on its laurels and is already teasing its next game, keeping fans eagerly anticipating what's next from the innovative studio.
