Sony Sets R-Rated Animated Bloodborne Movie With Jacksepticeye as Producer

Overview

• Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions announced Tuesday at CinemaCon an R-rated animated feature based on the 2015 PlayStation 4 game Bloodborne as part of the studio’s slate.
• YouTuber Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin is attached as a producer and told fans on Reddit he will push to make the most faithful adaptation possible.
• Lyrical Animation is the production partner, with parent company Lyrical Media co-financing alongside Sony Pictures.
• Sony executive Sanford Panitch said the film will be “very true” to the game’s violent, gothic tone.
• The project is in early development with no director, cast or release date, and coverage notes mixed fan reactions and questions over any direct FromSoftware involvement.