The waltz of video game adaptation projects for film continues! After the success of Super Mario Bros. in cinemas and Fallout on Prime Video, it’s Just Cause’s turn to see its license on screen.
Angel in charge!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Universal Studios began work on this adaptation and hired Angel Manuel Soto (Blue Beetle) to direct it. Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, the production duo behind The Fall Guy and Nobody, will oversee the project through their company, 87North.
Note that in 2019, John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad was hired to write a Just Cause adaptation through Constantin Films (Resident Evil). Unfortunately, the project could not be implemented. However, John Wick is not too far away as the producer is none other than David Leitch who directed the first film in the saga with Keanu Reeves.
Created in 2006 by Studio Avalanche, Just Cause is a series of open-world action-adventure video games. The hero is Rico Rodriguez, a former CIA agent specializing in regime overthrow. Armed with a grappling hook and a winged suit, he races against time to stop the Black Hand, a ruthless mercenary group.
The iconic action saga
Between 2006 and 2018, the franchise released 4 games on various PlayStation and Xbox consoles. In total, more than 15 million units were sold. Jason Momoa was once considered for the role of Rico Rodriguez; This is no longer relevant.
On the other hand, this is a typical franchise where we will see Jason Statham at the top of the bill, the spirit of the game is on the side of an action movie like Hobbs & Shaw. And you, who would you see in the role of a former CIA agent? No release date has been announced at this time. You’ll have to wait a little longer to find out more.
In any case, after Super Mario (1.3 billion) and Five Nights At Freddy’s (290 million), the Universal studio is once again making video game adaptations with Just Cause. Note that Super Mario Bros 2 is also in the works and will be released on April 1st, 2026.
Source: Allocine
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