“Pokemon Detective Pikachu” and “Goosebumps” helmer Rob Letterman is set to direct a hybrid live-action/animated film adaptation of the cult 2003 Ubisoft video game “Beyond Good & Evil” for Netflix.
The story takes place in the 25th century on a remote mining planet that is under alien attack, a planet where the military rulers promised to defend the population but may be in league with the invaders. It’s here a young photojournalist named Jade is recruited to be part of an underground resistance movement.
The game was famous failure at launch with poor sales though it snagged good reviews. In the years since it has developed a cult following with a prequel announced several years ago.
The film project is in early development with a search for writers to adapt it underway. Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin are producing.
Source: Heat Vision
