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Sydney Sweeney to Star in Split Fiction Film Adaptation Directed by Jon M. Chu

The adaptation of Hazelight Studios’ hit co-op game is being packaged with top-tier talent, including Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

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Overview

  • Sydney Sweeney is confirmed to star in the live-action adaptation of the video game 'Split Fiction' and will also serve as an executive producer.
  • Jon M. Chu, known for directing 'Wicked' and 'Crazy Rich Asians,' is attached to helm the project.
  • The screenplay is being written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, acclaimed for their work on 'Deadpool' and 'Wolverine.'
  • Production is being handled by Story Kitchen and Electric Somewhere, with the project currently being shopped to studios for distribution.
  • The game, released on March 6, 2025, by Hazelight Studios and EA, sold over two million copies in its first week, fueling rapid Hollywood interest.