Sydney Sweeney is set to headline the upcoming film adaptation of the acclaimed video game Split Fiction, Variety reports.
The project will be directed by Jon M. Chu, with a screenplay by Deadpool & Wolverine writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Sweeney will also serve as an executive producer, joining forces with Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson’s production company Story Kitchen, as well as Chu’s Electric Somewhere.
Originally developed by Hazelight Studios and released by Electronic Arts on 6 March, Split Fiction blends science fiction and fantasy. The co-op game follows two authors, Mio and Zoe, who find themselves trapped in the fictional worlds they created.
The gameplay features split-screen mechanics and character-specific challenges, earning praise for its storytelling and design. While Sweeney's exact role has not yet been confirmed, her involvement has already generated excitement.
The game quickly became a commercial hit, selling over two million copies in its first week and receiving strong reviews for its narrative and visual style. The film adaptation was first revealed during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in March, drawing significant interest from major studios in what is becoming a competitive bidding process.
Story Kitchen, which rebranded from dj2 Entertainment, has become a major force in adapting video games for film and television. The company’s recent and upcoming projects include the Sonic the Hedgehog film series, a Tomb Raider animated series on Netflix, and planned adaptations of It Takes Two and Streets of Rage.
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