Varietyreports the highly praised Hazelight Studios videogame.It Takes Twois being adapted for film and television. It Takes Twois meant to be played cooperatively as two players take control of Cody and May, a married couple on the brink of divorce. But when their child Rose unwittingly curses them into the bodies of dolls, they must adventure together through fantastical challenges that test their relationship. They are guided by the love guru, Dr. Hakim, during their journey.
“Creating the world and story inIt Takes Twowas so much fun for me and the team,” said Hazelight founder and creative directorJosef Fares. “Since it has a strong narrative with many crazy characters and just as crazy co-op action moments, the potential is huge for a great adaption to film or television.”
Hazelight Studios is teaming with dj2 Entertainment for the adaptions of the game. Dj2 Entertainment has multiple video games to film and television with such titles as theTomb Raideranime on Netflix and theSonic the Hedgehogfilms.
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“dj2 is honored to partner with Josef, Oskar [Wolontis], and the incredible team at Hazelight Studios on the linear media adaptation of It Takes Two,” said dj2 CEO and founderDmitri M. Johnson. “Just like the rest of the gaming world, we fell head-over-heels in love with Cody, May, Rose, Dr. Hakim and the imaginative fantasy universe Hazelight have created, and can’t wait to bring these characters -and this world- to life on the big and small screen.”
There are reports of a multi-party bidding war, but currently, no networks or studios are attached to the project. The writers of Sonic the Hedgehog and its soon-to-be-released sequelJosh MillerandPat Casey,are set to pen the adaptation.
“The reception ofIt Takes Twohas been absolutely stellar from press and players alike,” said Wolontis, Hazelight Studio Manager. “We’re very excited for the opportunity to expand this beloved IP beyond gaming, for both new and returning fans to appreciate.”
It Takes Twois available right now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
