Okay, so you’ve got this crazy idea of turning Elden Ring into a movie, right? And you’re probably thinking Peter Jackson or Guillermo del Toro – the big shots of fantasy. But get this, A24 wants Alex Garland. Yep, the guy who did Ex Machina and Annihilation. Weird duo, isn’t it? I mean, everyone’s used to fantasy epics, and Garland’s more, well, sci-fi brain twisty. But maybe—just maybe—it’s this unexpected blend that could work, or go completely sideways. It’s like putting pineapple on pizza and—oh wait—some folks actually love that.
Anyway, Garland’s set to weave this film together, and you just have to wonder what’s going through his head. The man’s cooked up stuff like 28 Days Later, inspired by gaming of all things. And remember The Beach? Apparently, there’s a scene that screams video game vibes. Who knew Leo DiCaprio could have a Banjo-Kazooie moment? Not me.
Back to this Elden Ring thing. Imagine Garland taking a leaf from his own playbook with films like Warfare – yeah, I know, the name says it all. But this time, swap the chaos of a war film with, say, the eerie landscapes of Limgrave or Caelid. You’re suddenly knee-deep in a world that’s just as terrifying and chaotic as an Elden Ring boss fight. Sounds wild, right?
Some folks think he might be bringing Kit Connor along for the ride, one of the actors from that nerve-wracking Warfare flick. Which means we might get those heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat moments. Elden Ring isn’t about godlike heroes blasting stuff apart; it’s gritty and real (if that makes sense for a fantasy game). You’re just a little Tarnished dude or dudette, probably running for their life half the time.
So, imagine Garland taking this vibe from Warfare—yes, it’s a war film, I know—to capture Elden Ring’s essence. You’re a lone warrior in crazy armor trying not to get smooshed by a dragon or some weird entity. The anxiety is real, my friends. Succeed, and you feel like you just conquered the world. Fail, and, well, you’re back at the fog gate instead of being Elden Lord. Whatever that truly means is still beyond me.
And hey, if Garland pulls it off, it might just be the beginning of a new wave of video game movies that actually get it. Not just flashy visuals and cutscenes but the deep, strange poetry of it all. Anyway, here’s hoping we’ll see it on the big screen soon, and if not, well, at least we had fun speculating.
