BIOSHOCK Netflix Movie Still ‘Definitely’ Based on First Game

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It seems Netflix is encountering difficulties finalizing the script for the BioShock movie, a project that initially appeared to offer creative freedom but has proven to be more restricted than expected. One might think they’d simply follow the game’s engaging plotline, but it appears there have been multiple setbacks, including changes in directors and screenwriters over the years. Recently, it was announced that the production budget for the movie has been adjusted, and while the film is still planned to be based on the original 2007 game, progress seems delayed.

In an interview with The Direct (as reported by IGN), producer Roy Lee shared that Netflix is keen to maintain secrecy about the project, but it will indeed be rooted in the original BioShark game. Due to initial postponements, Lee and Lawrence worked on other films, so when they complete their work, BioShock will once again take priority.

As a film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that there was a minor setback with BioShock, requiring us to delve deeper into the script. Simultaneously, we seized the opportunity to produce The Long Walk. Unfortunately, our leading man was already bound for the next Hunger Games installment. So, we’re simply biding our time until the Hunger Games project is wrapped up. Meanwhile, our scriptwriters are meticulously crafting the next chapter of BioShock’s story.

As a captivated movie reviewer, I found myself immersed in the gripping tale that is “BioShock,” crafted by the visionary mind of Ken Levine. The story unfolds from the perspective of an anonymous protagonist, whose misfortune leads him to a sunken city, submerged deep beneath the waves of the 1960s ocean. This city, known as Rapture, is a breathtaking spectacle of Art Deco grandeur, but its beauty belies the darkness that lies within.

Rapture was conceived by Andrew Ryan, a Randian business magnate, who envisioned a utopia where unbridled capitalism, exceptionalism, individualism, and Objectivism reigned supreme. However, this idealistic venture spiraled into chaos as scientists began experimenting with genetic enhancements, ultimately transforming the majority of its inhabitants into grotesque, deranged creatures.

As a player, you are thrust into this nightmarish world, where unraveling the mystery of your past and the city’s downfall becomes a matter of survival. The towering Big Daddies, who can effortlessly end your life with a single encounter, serve as a constant reminder that danger lurks around every corner.

In essence, BioShock offers an enthralling sci-fi mystery, wrapped in a hauntingly beautiful setting, that leaves you questioning the true cost of unchecked ambition and human nature’s darkest impulses.

In 2007, the game BioShock brought about a significant shift in storytelling for video games, leading to two subsequent titles. The first was a direct follow-up called BioShock 2, which was released in 2010, and the second, BioShock Infinite, continued the thematic journey, making its debut in 2013.

Kyle Anderson serves as the Senior Editor at TopMob, where he also presents the weekly podcast “Laser Focus” that delves into various aspects of pop culture. His movie and television reviews are available for reading here. You can keep up with him on Letterboxd.

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2025-09-12 20:33