Late last year,Binge announcedthat it would be producing a live-action series adaptation of theSystem Shockvideo game series. Now, the streaming platform has announced thatGreg Russowill write and direct the upcoming live-action TV show, as well as serve as executive producer.
Russo was the screenwriter of 2021’sMortal Kombatfor New Line Cinema, which was a streaming hit for HBO Max, reportedly reaching 3.6 million households on its opening weekend. In addition to theMortal Kombatreboot, Greg has adapted other game titles such asSpace Invadersfor New Line and Warner Bros. andSaints Rowfor directorF. Gary Gray.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the fantastic team at Binge and Nightdive Studios to bring the iconicSystem Shockfranchise to life,” said Russo in a provided statement. “I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to make my directorial debut, and I finally found it.”
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Along with his writing and directing duties, Russo will serve as an executive producer on the series alongside Binge producerAllan Ungar(Gridlocked,Tapped Out). Nightdive Studios’Stephen KickandLarry Kupermanwill serve as executive producers.
“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.”
System Shockis based on the first-person action-adventure game franchise that first launched in 1994. The original game sends players on a journey to a place known as Citadel Station in the year 2072, where an unnamed hacker wakes up from a coma and has to confront such enemies as robots, cyborgs, mutants, and above all, a diabolical AI named SHODAN that seeks to control Earth.
TheStatic ShockTV series will stream exclusively onBinge.com, next to other recently-announced live-action adaptations of classic games such asHunt: Showdown(Crytek) andDriver(Ubisoft Film & Television). Binge will be available to stream for free when it launches sometime in 2022. No premiere date has yet been confirmed for theStatic Shockseries, so stay tuned to Collider for more on this title.
