Filmmaker Noah Hawley earned a lot of buzz earlier this year with his Alien: Earth, the first TV series set within the world of the Alien franchise, with FX confirming today that he’s hopping into another exciting world by developing an anthology based on the world of the Far Cry video game series. Hawley is teaming up with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and star Rob Mac to develop with series, with Mac also set to star in the project. Previously, Hawley delivered TV series inspired by Fargo and by the Marvel Comics character Legion.
Hawley shared in a statement about the project:
“What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it’s an anthology. Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of Fargo is a variation on a theme. To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I’m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.”
Mac added of the series:
“Getting to work alongside Noah Hawley is a dream realized. Ubisoft has been remarkably generous, entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created. And through it all, my FX family continues to lift me up with their constant belief and support.”
What Is ‘Far Cry’ About?
The Far Cry series debuted in 2004 and earned five proper sequels and multiple spin-offs. There’s no narrative connection between the installments, with the common theme being each title is a first-person shooter and sees the main character having to fight their way out of a remote wilderness. In this sense, having the anthology format for the series fits perfectly within the source material.
Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment, shared of the project:
“FX has had magnificent partnerships with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley for a combined six series and 32 seasons of television, and we couldn’t be more excited that they are teaming up for Far Cry. I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping and wildly entertaining. We also want to thank our partners at Ubisoft for entrusting us with this beloved property.”
This news will excite Far Cry fans, as previous attempts to adapt the story haven’t earned entirely positive reactions, though this announcement will likely disappoint Alien: Earth fans to some degree. At this point, it’s unclear how far into development Far Cry is, and while Alien: Earth has already been renewed for a Season 2, Hawley pulling double duty on these FX projects will impact Earth in some capacity.
There is currently no timeline for when audiences can expect either Far Cry or Season 2 of Alien: Earth to arrive.