Following the recent announcement that Alex Garland will be helming a screen adaptation of Elden Ring for A24, fans of the gaming franchise have been somewhat split in their reactions. While it’s very exciting to see such a popular, narrative-driven adventure game being adapted for the big screen, there’s always the risk that it won’t quite translate accurately in this new format. But while the concept of an Elden Ring movie is understandably polarizing, one of the key figures behind the game’s creation has spoken out in favor of the decision. 684y2s

Alex Garland is reportedly eyeing Warfare star to lead his new A24 movie Elden Ring with Peter Rice, based on the critically acclaimed video game of the same name. Set in a dark fantasy world, the game is based on a story written by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. Previously, it was announced that Martin would serve as a producer for Garland's A24 movie alongside Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich, and Vince Gerardis.

With the official announcement of an Elden Ringfilm from A24 and Alex Garland in the works, anyone who has spent time playing the game is probably both hopeful and excited to see which characters from the video game they might see brought to life in live-action. Capturing these characters and what makes them so special will be a significant undertaking for Garland, but there's a wealth of source material to draw from as a reference. Based on his past comments, he seems to be a major fan, so for now, there are some high hopes.