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Sony Sets R-Rated Animated Bloodborne Feature With Jacksepticeye Producing

The early-stage project signals Sony's drive to turn PlayStation games into theatrical features.

Overview

  • Sony Pictures, which announced the project Tuesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, said the Bloodborne movie will be R-rated and animated.
  • YouTuber Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin is attached as a producer alongside PlayStation Productions and Lyrical Animation, and he confirmed his role in a Reddit post pledging a faithful adaptation.
  • The film is in early development with no plot details, director, or release date, and a CinemaCon reveal typically points to theatrical plans though none are set.
  • Sony executive Sanford Panitch said the adaptation will stay “very true” to the game’s violent, gory tone.
  • Bloodborne, a 2015 action RPG by FromSoftware, has a devoted fan base that has long asked for a remaster, and early reactions to the film range from excitement to frustration over the lack of game updates.