Disney-owned FX has picked up Far Cry to series, it was revealed today.
The show, based on the famous video game franchise, will stream on Hulu and Disney+, and will be produced by Noah Hawley (Alien: Earth, Legion, Fargo), Rob Mac (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Welcome to Wrexham) and FX Productions, with Mac set to star in the first season.
The vision is to create an anthology series, with new seasons based around different games in the Far Cry series, and featuring an entirely new cast.
The Far Cry series is famous for not having a specific shared narrative across games. Instead each instalment in the series places the player in a wilderness environment — from tropical environments to the he fictional Himalayan country of Kyrat ruled by the tyrannical Pagan Min and his Royal Army, to a Doomsday cult in modern day Montana — where they must tackle an unjust regime in addition to fighting against wild animals (Honey badger, anyone?) that roam the open world environment.
“FX has had magnificent partnerships with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley for a combined six series and 32 seasons of television, and we couldn’t be more excited that they are teaming up for Far Cry,” FX Entertainment president Nick Grad said in a statement. “I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping and wildly entertaining. We also want to thank our partners at Ubisoft for entrusting us with this beloved property.”
“Getting to work alongside Noah Hawley is a dream realized,” said Mac. “Ubisoft has been remarkably generous, entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created. And through it all, my FX family continues to lift me up with their constant belief and support.”
Hawley added, “What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it’s an anthology. Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of Fargo is a variation on a theme. To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens, is a dream come true. I’m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.”
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