Sony’s live-action adaptation of Naughty Dog’sUnchartedfranchise is set to be the first big blockbuster of the new year.Unchartedwill blend characters and narratives from Naughty Dog’s beloved franchise while putting its own unique stamp on it as a live-action installment. However, its roots and influences still appear tohonorUncharted’s source material.
Comparisons between theUnchartedmovie and gameshave been drawn closely as the cinematic adaptation nears its release. Recently, Sony’s press conference at CES 2022 this week presented unique insight into theUnchartedmovie from its star, Tom Holland, who had an interesting story to tell about how he was initially introduced to the games.
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Holland admits on stage that he was introduced toUnchartedway back when he was filming the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first standalone Spider-Man movie,Spider-Man: Homecoming. Holland says that the trailers actors were provided with on set were “outfitted with the best TVs and the newest PlayStation.” As such, one of the games that Holland says Sony provided wasUncharted. Holland then playedUnchartedwith his best friend between takes and while the crew and production prepared for subsequent scenes.
It is unclear whether Holland finished theUnchartedgames while he filmedSpider-Man: Homecoming, but he states that he was approached thereafter and that is apparently when official talks started about anUnchartedmovie. It seems as though Holland was presented withUnchartedas homework for a potential role in the future if this is the case, though a PlayStation and theUnchartedgames could have been simply supplied as entertainment for the actor while on set.
Indeed, Sony is the connective tissue that has publishedNaughty Dog’sUnchartedgamesand has had rights maintained and negotiated over with regard to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in particular. Holland’s relationship with Sony has thus thrived under its umbrella of influence in the movie industry, and is likely an instrumental reason as to why Sony’sUnchartedmovie centers on the portrayal of an adolescent Nathan Drake.
Either way, it is exciting to hear that Holland took such care as to not only brush up on theUnchartedgames but also enjoy them in his spare time, andHolland’s contribution to the role of Nathan Drakemay only benefit from having put that time into the franchise. Whether or not Sony’s adaptation produces anUnchartedfranchise of its own is undetermined at this point, but it at least appears to be a fun blockbuster fans can look forward to next month.
Unchartedis scheduled to release in theaters on Jul 06, 2025.
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