Hulu to Bring a Popular Game TV Show from the Producers of the Alien Series and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
The latest action-packed instalment that audiences explored was Far Cry 6, which starred Giancarlo Esposito as the antagonist, Antón, and debuted back in October 6, 2021. Throughout the franchise, it is known for delighting in chaos and madness with equal enthusiasm, all while presenting gripping, socially charged stories. No wonder then that FX's recent announcement for a Far Cry anthology series pulled in two visionaries whose work have represented all of those elements.
What to Expect
Adapted from Ubisoft's hit video game franchise, the short-run anthology series is set to premiere on Hulu and is being made by FX Productions. The series will also mirror the video games' style by introducing a new backdrop and group of personalities in each season.
Key Producers
Rob Mac, producer of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Noah Hawley, the visionary behind FX's Alien: Earth and Fargo, will serve as executive producers on the series via their production banners, More Better Productions for Mac, and 26 Keys for Hawley. They will be joined by Emilia Serrano for 26 Keys, Nick Frenkel for 3 Arts, Jackie Cohn for More Better Productions, John Campisi, Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill for Ubisoft Film & Television.
The network enjoyed outstanding relationships with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley for a collective six series and 32 seasons of television, and we are overjoyed that they are joining forces for Far Cry,” stated Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment, in a announcement. “I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping, and incredibly entertaining. We also want to acknowledge our partners at Ubisoft for trusting us with this beloved property.”
Cast and Future Plans
Mac will also star in the show, but currently, we are unsure of what character that may be. Hawley's Alien: Earth was just greenlit for more episodes, with FX and Disney agreeing to a new overall deal with the producer.
“Being able to collaborate together with Noah Hawley is a fantasy come true,” stated Rob Mac. “Ubisoft has been remarkably generous, entrusting us with one of the most famous video-game universes ever created. And along the way, my FX team always encourages me with their steady trust and assistance.”
“What appeals to me about the Far Cry game collection is that it’s an anthology program. Every title is a interpretation of a idea, the same way every run of Fargo is a adaptation on a story,” explained Hawley. “To create a epic action show that can evolve from one instalment to the next, while always exploring the essence of society through this complex and unpredictable viewpoint, is a ultimate goal. I’m thrilled to work with Rob and bring our common irreverent, visionary sensibility to the audience.”
A schedule for when we can expect the new Far Cry show has not been announced. The series will be available on Hulu in the United States and on Disney Plus in other regions.