‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Movie Adaptation Coming; Director Teases All-Japanese Cast and Language for ‘Authenticity’

It is official: "Ghost of Tsushima" is getting a movie adaptation that will bring the famous game from Sucker Punch Production to the big screens for a live-action take on the title. It aims to bring 'authenticity' to the game's story and plot, and the director aims to bring an all-Japanese cast with its script written in the country's mother tongue.

The film features a renowned director to lead the production, and it is with American stuntman and filmmaker Chad Stahelski, known massively for his work on the "John Wick" franchise.

'Ghost of Tsushima' Movie Adaptation Aims to be Authentic

Stahelski spoke to Collider and revealed his plans for the movie adaptation of a critically-acclaimed game from the PlayStation, "Ghost of Tsushima." Here, the action film director aims to bring authenticity to the adaptation, and it will focus on everything Japanese for its portrayal of the famous title from Sucker Punch Productions.

Despite the plans of the director, Stahelski thinks that the Western audience will receive the film and watch the movie for its many themes, elements, and story that centers on the game. The portrayal would focus on the "mythological story of good versus evil," with Jin Sakai leading the charge against Mongolian invaders on the Japanese island.

The story also aims to bring the progression of Sakai's character as he ventures to be the island's protector.

Director Wants All Japanese for 'Ghost of Tsushima'

One of the main focuses of this new movie is its authenticity which brings multiple Japanese elements to the game, aiming to be faithful to the title's story heritage. Stahelski spoke to Collider regarding the all-Japanese cast that will portray the characters in the film like in the game, and it would also focus on a script written in the Japanese language with subtitles for the Western audience.

According to Deadline, Stahelski also got Takashi Doscher, a Japanese writer, to join its crew to produce the movie.

'Ghost of Tsushima' and its Legacy

"Ghost of Tsushima" was first released to the world on 2020, and it brought a significant take on the life of a Japanese samurai warrior, Jin Sakai, and his quest to protect Tsushima Island. Jin Sakai is the main character of the game, and players get to control this warrior who is bent to defend the island from Mongolian invaders of Japan.

Since then, there have been massive praises for the game's direction, story, and plot, as well as the action sequences and fight scenes that brought a fresh take on single-player titles. The story-driven game from Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment is one of the most successful titles released exclusively for the PlayStation.

Initially, it was set as one of the nominees for The Game Awards 2020, going alongside the winner, Naughty Dog's "The Last of Us II."

Now, without any sequel for the game title awaited by fans, a movie adaptation is in place to focus on the story of the game, with fans having the chance to relive the experience through a different take. Soon, there would be an authentic adaptation to "Ghost of Tsushima," with Chad Stahelski aiming for the accurate elements in the title.

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Written by Isaiah Richard