System Shock show to be written and directed by Mortal Kombat scriptwriter
Last year Nightdive Studios and livestreaming platform Binge.com announced a System Shock series, based on the cult Looking Glass games about a rogue AI and horribly warped crew aboard a corporate space station. Now comes the news that Greg Russo, who wrote the recent Mortal Kombat movie alongside various other game adaptations, is to write and direct the series (thanks, Deadline).
«I’m honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the fantastic team at Binge and Nightdive Studios to bring the iconic System Shock franchise to life,» said Russo. «I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to make my directorial debut, and I finally found it.»
Russo will also executive produce the series alongside Nightdive Studios’ Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman. Binge CCO Allan Ungar will be the producer.
«Greg is a superbly talented screenwriter who possesses an unmatched knowledge and passion for gaming,» said Ungar. «His artistic approach to storytelling and his deep understanding of the source material will undoubtedly get fans excited about this new franchise. We’re thrilled to be bringing him on board and can’t wait to share his vision with audiences worldwide.»
The series will be set on Citadel Station, the location for the original System Shock, a space station owned by the Tri-Optimum Corporation and controlled by an AI named SHODAN. Russo shared some further thoughts on social media.
Beyond pumped for this and super grateful to be part of a team of actual gamers/developers who deeply love System Shock as much as I do. SHODAN is coming. See you soon, insects… #bygamersforgamers@Allan_Ungar @bingedotcom @NightdiveStudiohttps://t.co/MWN4IN2m3e via @DeadlineJanuary 27, 2022
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