Alan Wake and Control are getting movie and TV adaptations following a major deal. The video game industry is booming, and Hollywood continues to bring new takes on classic games to life in the form of blockbuster movies and hit TV shows. Two games that haven’t yet been adapted include Alan Wake, a psychological horror game that tells the story of a thriller novelist investigating the mysterious disappearance of his wife, and Control, an action-adventure title that follows the Director of the Federal Bureau of Control as she attempts to contain various inexplicable phenomena using her telekinetic powers.
Now, Annapurna announces that they’ve partnered with Remedy Entertainment to bring the worlds of Alan Wake and Control to life for movie and TV projects. As part of this deal, Annapurna will also work with Remedy to co-produce and co-finance a Control 2 video game. Details regarding the upcoming adaptations haven’t yet been revealed. Read the comment from Remedy CEO Tero Virtala about the deal with Annapurna below:
“At Remedy, our primary focus continues to be what we do best—crafting industry-defining video games that have earned us global recognition. Now, the time is right to expand the reach of Remedy’s beloved franchises to an even broader global audience through film, television, and more. In Annapurna, we have found an outstanding partner who shares our ambition and passion for immersive storytelling. We are excited to see them bring the universes and characters we have created to life in new mediums, thanks to this unique deal.”
Alan Wake & Control Are Perfect Choices For Adaptations
These 2 Remedy Games Are Ready For The Big (Or Small) Screen
Both Alan Wake and Control have been well received by critics and players alike. 2023’s Alan Wake 2, which was released last year after the success of the first game in 2010, ranks as Remedy’s fastest-selling game of all time. The sequel was nominated for Game of the Year at the 2023 Video Game Awards, ultimately walking away with the wins for best game direction, narrative and art direction. 2019’s Control was similarly praised, and was also nominated for game of the year before winning best art direction.
Both franchises, then, have found a great deal of success on their own in the video game space, and both have been recognized, specifically, for their art direction. This speaks to the power of the fantastical visual worlds that both games create, and it could be stunning to see these worlds brought to life on the big screen if done properly. Both titles offer more than just impressive visuals, however.
Alan Wake 2 excels in part due to its horror atmosphere, unique enemies, and mind-bending narrative elements, all of which could make for a creepy and unpredictable film or TV show. The Alan Wake 2 ending, as well, leaves things on a powerful note. Control may not lean as much into horror, but the combat and general gameplay is inventive, and the world seems ripe for further exploration. It’s still early days for the Alan Wake and Control adaptations, but the two Remedy titles have the potential to be just as compelling in other mediums.
Source: Annapurna
