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Sydney Sweeney to Star in New Video Game Movie from Deadpool & Wolverine Writers

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Actress Sydney Sweeney has been chosen for the lead role in an upcoming movie version of “Split Fiction.” Director Jon M. Chu will helm the project, and the writers behind “Deadpool” and “Wolverine” are also involved.

Announced Sweeney’s lead role in the upcoming movie titled “Split Fiction,” produced by Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson’s joint ventures Story Kitchen and Chu’s Electric Somewhere. Sweeney is also set to serve as an executive producer for this film. The screenplay for “Split Fiction” is being penned by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. This game, launched in March with sales exceeding 2 million units, revolves around two young authors who get trapped in a universe where their tales come to life, leading them into perilous situations. It is yet unclear whether Sweeney will play Mio or Zoe, the two main characters of the story.

This video game is a multiplayer-exclusive, cooperative title primarily intended for split-screen play, where players must collaborate to conquer the game’s complex environment. The narrative combines aspects of science fiction and fantasy, due to the unique writing styles of Mio and Zoe, creating higher stakes as the characters strive for liberation in their quest.

The game titled “It Takes Two,” published by Electronic Arts, is now accessible on PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. A version for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to be released on June 5. The movie adaptation of

Split Fiction has been universally lauded by critics across all platforms it’s currently available on, as reported by review aggregator Metacritic. It’s being applauded for its unique creativity and innovative gameplay. In just two days after its launch, it managed to sell over a million copies. A week later, that number had doubled.

Split Fiction’s Film Adaptation is Led by Sonic the Hedgehog’s Story Kitchen

As the Split Fiction movie project progresses, it seems poised for success with Story Kitchen, a media firm known for turning video game concepts into films and TV shows, playing a key role. Established in 2022, this company has already made waves with several successful adaptations of video games.

Lately, Story Kitchen has successfully breathed life into the Tomb Raider series through a Netflix animated show debuted in 2024. Future endeavors include developing the franchise even more with a potential live-action TV series penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. With a first-look deal at Amazon MGM Studios for television and an animation-focused agreement with DreamWorks Animation, the company has numerous opportunities to expand the Tomb Raider universe.

Further information regarding “Split Fiction” and Sydney Sweeney’s part within the movie will likely be disclosed soon.

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2025-04-25 17:51

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