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George R.R. Martin has commented on ongoing rumors of anElden Ringtelevision or movie adaptation, adding fuel to the fire about the possibility.A Song of Ice and Firecreator George R.R. Martin helped provide the worldbuilding forElden Ring, although he wasn’t involved in the actual writing featured in the game.
With the recent release of theElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the spotlight is firmly back on FromSoftware’s 2022 RPG. Gamers are reliving the satisfying frustration of attempting to beatElden Ring’s tough bosses all over again, which has led to a resurgence in the popularity of the game.Elden Ring’s DLC is already a massive success, and naturally, rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of a movie or TV adaptation. It would be the first of FromSoftware’s Souls-likes to receive the treatment, but with a deep lore ripe for exploration, anElden Ringadaptation would make sense.
In apost on his personal website, George R.R. Martin commented on the rumors of anElden RingTV or movie adaptation. On the surface, Martin’s comments aren’t exactly what fans might want to hear, claiming, “Oh, and about those rumors you may have heard about a feature film or television series based onELDEN RING…I have nothing to say. Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumor?” While this reads like a denial, it certainly seems like Martin is playing coy here, which only adds fuel to the fire of theElden Ringadaptation rumors.
George R.R. Martin Speculates on Possible Elden Ring Adaptation
Historically, video game adaptations to film and TV have always struggled for critical success, which in turn has discouraged studios from attempting their own. However, recent efforts such asThe Last of UsandFallouthave written the blueprint for success, proving that video games can be translated to the screen in a way that is both satisfying to watch and faithful to the source material. With the right talent at the helm, there’s no doubt thatElden Ringhas the potential to join the list of thebest TV shows and movies based on video games.
Oh, and about those rumors you may have heard about a feature film or television series based onELDEN RING…I have nothing to say. Not a word, nope, not a thing, I know nothing, you never heard a peep from me, mum mum mum. What rumor?
If a movie or TV adaptation does come to fruition, it very well could be the next fans see of theElden RingIP. FromSoftware is yet to reveal what is coming next from the studio, although more DLC for the game seems unlikely, even with the success ofShadow of the Erdtree. AnElden Ringsequelis certainly possible, but that’s just pure speculation. Only time will tell if the developer has big plans for the IP, whether that’s a game or on the big screen.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
