SEGA's Iconic Shinobi Franchise Set for Hollywood Adaptation
Universal Pictures teams up with director Sam Hargrave to bring the classic ninja game Shinobi to the big screen.
- Shinobi, a beloved SEGA arcade game from 1987, is being adapted into a live-action film directed by Sam Hargrave.
- The screenplay will be penned by Ken Kobayashi, known for his work on 'Sunny' and 'Move On'.
- Sega's Toru Nakahara will produce the film, continuing his role in adapting SEGA's properties for film and TV.
- The Shinobi series, featuring protagonist Joe Musashi, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and spans 14 games.
- This film is part of a broader trend of successful video game adaptations, following hits like 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie