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Guillermo del Toro Vows Never to Make a Video Game Movie Again
Original: Guillermo del Toro Swears Off Video Game Movies After “Disastrous” BioShock Experience
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says he will never again attempt a video game adaptation, describing his long-gestating BioShock project as a disastrous experience that put him off the format for good. The director, known for The Shape of Water and Pan's Labyrinth, had been attached to the game-to-film adaptation for years before it fell apart. His comments are drawing attention as Hollywood continues betting big on game adaptations.
Why now: His candid comments come as video game adaptations enjoy a major Hollywood boom, making his rejection of the genre notable.
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