Dwayne Johnson & Amazon Are Adapting Beloved Co-Op Game, “It Takes Two” Into A Film!
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The always busy Dwayne Johnson is adding to his schedule and working with Amazon to adapt the beloved co-op game, “It Takes Two.”
Johnson will produce the film through his Seven Bucks Productions. No word yet if he plans to Star.
Per Variety:
The film adaptation will follow May and Cody who, as they go through a divorce, find their minds transported into two dolls that their daughter, Rose, made to represent them. Now they must go on a wild and fantastical journey to find a way to get back into their bodies.
“Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller are adapting the game for the screen and will serve as executive producers. Dmitri M. Johnson and Dan Jevons produce for dj2, while Stephan Bugaj of dj2 executive produces. Josef Fares and Oskar Wolontis of Hazelight Studios, which developed the original game, will also executive produce. Kimberly Bialek will oversee production on behalf of Seven Bucks Productions. dj2 has a first-look deal with Amazon, as do Casey and Miller.
“It Takes Two” is a unique game in that it does not have a single-player mode, but rather must be played as a co-op game with a friend either in person or online. It has received strong reviews from critics since its release in March 2021. It has won dozens of industry awards, including Game of the Year at the 2021 Game Awards. There are currently over 10 million players worldwide. It was developed by Hazelight and published by Electronic Arts.
I absolutely loved playing this game and can’t wait to see it adapted for live action. The story lends itself to being a fun action adventure.
If it were up to me, I’d cast these two:
The lovable Esther Smith & Rafe Spall from Apple TV+ “Trying” comedy drama series.
No release date has been set.
