Jason Blum Confirms Script in Progress for ‘Dead by Daylight’ Live-Action Movie

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I’ve seen more than a few game-to-movie adaptations that have left me wanting more. However, the prospect of a ‘Dead by Daylight’ movie developed by Jason Blum and James Wan’s Atomic Monster has me feeling a glimmer of hope.

During New York Comic-Con, Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse, updated us on the development of the ‘Dead by Daylight’ movie. As reported by ComicBook, he mentioned that the script is currently undergoing refinement and stressed the significance of taking time to get it right. He commented, “We won’t release a film until we have the perfect script.

The development of this adaptation is being carried out in collaboration with James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Behaviour Interactive, who are the originators of the game. As for the details about the director and screenwriter, they have not been disclosed yet. However, the participation of these key figures from the horror movie industry has certainly stirred up a lot of anticipation.

Blum compared this project to the long-term creation of the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ film by Blumhouse, which finally hit screens in 2023 after almost a full decade of refining it.

Despite varying opinions from critics, the movie struck a chord with audiences, suggesting that the time and effort invested in perfecting the film was worthwhile. As the creator put it, “It took a decade to produce Five Nights at Freddy’s, and I believe one of the reasons the movie succeeded is because we spent 10 years striving for perfection.

Regarding ‘Dead by Daylight,’ Blum expresses optimism combined with caution, implying that refining the script could span from a year up to five years. He expressed his hope for a script they truly enjoy, stating, “We’re aiming for a script we love.” He added, “The duration might be anywhere between five years or twelve months; it’s hard to predict. You can’t produce the movie until the script is flawless, and you never know how long that will take.

As the film unfolds, “Dead by Daylight” remains engrossing to gamers, particularly with Halloween nearing, one of its major annual events. Behaviour Interactive isn’t resting on their laurels either; they have revealed additional downloadable content (DLC), including a collaboration with “Five Nights at Freddy’s”, set for release next year.

Excitement builds among fans as they eagerly anticipate the collaboration between Blum, Wan, and Behaviour Interactive in bringing the game to life on the big screen. In the realm of game-to-movie transformations, it appears that patience is indeed a virtue, as evidenced by Blum’s success with ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’.

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2024-10-20 20:14