When it comes to adapting video games into movies, fans are often ready to get disappointed. But with the upcoming Death Stranding adaptation with A24 and Hideo Kojima partnering together, maybe there is reason to hope. And as you’d expect, fans have started thinking of which actors will be a part of it.
One Reddit fan made a good joke about it by humorously re-casting the upcoming movie with its original game cast. What started as a tongue-in-cheek meme quickly became a celebration of the original cast. It’s no surprise, considering the characters’ profound connections to their respective actors.
This Death Stranding Fancast Is So Good No One Can Disagree
Death Stranding had a star-studded lineup, including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux, whose performances brought the game’s emotionally intense world to life. The meme post, shared by Reddit user Complete-Stuff-7043, quickly gained traction in the game’s subreddit
My fancasting for the A24 Death Stranding movie
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This fan-casting was met with overwhelming approval from the community, with one commenter declaring it “spot on” and another humorously adding, “Anything besides the main cast we already had would be a sin.”
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The game itself is a masterpiece of storytelling, blending a hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic world with deep emotional connections. Players step into the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges, tasked with reconnecting a fractured America.
As a video game, it was a bold experiment in narrative gaming, blending themes of isolation, connection, and perseverance. Featuring an A-list cast and Kojima’s signature cinematic style, it already felt like an interactive movie.
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Kojima’s decision to partner with A24 shows how he wants to preserve the artistic integrity of the project. Known for their innovative storytelling in films like Everything Everywhere All at Once and Hereditary, A24’s reputation aligns perfectly with Kojima’s vision.
Hideo Kojima says he got offers from other studios about a live-action ‘DEATH STRANDING’ movie before choosing A24.
“[Other studios suggested] ‘exploding in a flashy way with a large budget…’ but I don’t like that. I would like to make a slightly different movie with A24”… pic.twitter.com/3ytfT5Yv1X
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 25, 2024
In interviews, Kojima explained why he chose A24 over other studios that offered big-budget, explosion-laden blockbusters. “I want to make a slightly different movie with A24”
A24 and Kojima Can Definitely Defy Expectations
This insistence on staying true to Death Stranding’s tone is what sets Kojima apart. The game isn’t just about delivering packages in a post-apocalyptic America. It explores human connection in an apocalypse when the whole world is fragmented.
A24 and DEATH STRANDING will be made into a live-action movie🎬📷🫶
“A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other. The films they are delivering to the world are high in quality and very innovative. I… pic.twitter.com/4CiO8F1HUF
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) December 14, 2023
Interestingly, Kojima himself won’t be directing the film because of his commitments to multiple gaming projects. But he’s promised to supervise the plot and collaborate with trusted filmmakers so the movie aligns with his creative vision.
In an industry where game adaptations have often failed, Kojima’s hands-on approach and A24’s reputation for quality give fans hope that this project will be different.
The idea of the original cast reprising their roles feels less like a fancast and more like the only logical choice. Whether it’s Norman Reedus’ charisma, Mads Mikkelsen’s intensity, or Léa Seydoux’s strength, these actors have already proven they are the heart of the game.
Who do you want to see in the cast for the adaptation? Let us know in the comments!
