Watch Dogs (film) explained

Director:Mathieu Turi
Cinematography:Daniele Massaccessi
Editing:Mark Towns
Country:United States
Language:English

Watch Dogs is an upcoming American action adventure film directed by Mathieu Turi and written by Christie LeBlanc and Victoria Bata. It is based on the video game franchise published by Ubisoft. It stars Sophie Wilde and Tom Blyth.

Cast

Production

In June 2013, it was announced by Ubisoft that they were developing live-action adaptations of Watch Dogs, Far Cry, and Rabbids.[1] In April 2014, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were hired to write the screenplay for the film, with Regency Enterprises as the production company and Sony Pictures Releasing distributing the film.[2] By March 2024, Reese and Wernick had exited the project, and that Ubisoft Film & Television had teamed up with Mathieu Turi directing and Christie LeBlanc writing the screenplay. Sophie Wilde was cast in the lead role.[3]

In June 2024, Tom Blyth joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[4] Principal photography began on July 3, 2024, with Daniele Massaccessi serving as the cinematographer.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Graser . Marc . Ubisoft To Make Movies Based on 'Watch Dogs,' 'Far Cry,' 'Rabbids' (EXCLUSIVE) . . March 8, 2024 . June 12, 2013.
  2. Web site: Fleming Jr. . Mike . 'Zombieland' Scribes Wernick & Reese To Script Ubisoft's 'Watch Dogs' For Sony & New Regency: Video . . March 8, 2024 . April 24, 2014.
  3. Web site: Kroll . Justin . 'Watch Dogs' Movie In The Works At New Regency With 'Talk To Me' Breakout Sophie Wilde Starring . . March 8, 2024 . March 8, 2024.
  4. Web site: Kroll . Justin . 'Hunger Games' Star Tom Blyth Joins Sophie Wilde In New Regency's 'Watch Dogs' Adaptation . . June 5, 2024 . June 5, 2024.
  5. Web site: DeVore . Britta . The 'Watch Dogs' Movie Adaptation Just Got a Major Update . . July 3, 2024 . July 3, 2024.