From the video game to the epic film, Angel Manuel Soto directs the adaptation of Just Cause, promising action and adventure without limits.
The universe of video games and cinema continues its constant love affair with the announcement of a new film adaptation. This time, Just Cause, a title known for its explosive missions and fast-paced action, from Square Enix and Avalanche Studios will make the jump to the big screen under the direction of Universal Pictures. In his direction, after the success of the Blue Beetle, Angel Manuel Soto, who promises to bring the intensity and adrenaline of the game to a new level.
In the year In the adaptation, these iconic elements are expected to perform spectacularly, delivering action sequences that challenge the limits of the cinematic imagination.
The producers behind the event
The product will be in the hands of a team with experience turning games into blockbusters. Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, who previously worked on The Fall Guy and Nobody for the same studio, will work on their 87North label. Story Kitchen is joined by Dimitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson, known for their work on Tomb Raider and Sonic the Hedgehog adaptations. The combination of their experiences promises a faithful and active adaptation, one that can follow in the footsteps of its successful predecessors.
Previously in the hands of Constantine Films, the project saw creatives such as Brad Peyton and Derek Kolstad pass by, before the rights were eventually re-acquired. Universal didn’t miss the opportunity to revive the project, noting that Just Cause has the potential to join the growing wave of video game adaptations dominating the box office and slowly displacing the superhero genre.
A golden year for video game adaptation
In the year 2023 saw the phenomenal success of movies based on video games, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy’s grossed over $1.4 billion and $290 million at the worldwide box office, respectively. These numbers not only reaffirm the public’s desire to see their favorite games on the big screen, but also strengthen Universal Pictures as a leader in the field of film adaptations of video games.
Just Cause promises not only to follow this trend, but to elevate it, mixing unbridled action and an exciting narrative, which will undoubtedly appeal to fans of the game and new viewers looking for exciting adventures. With an experienced creative team and a history rich in thrills and dynamic conflicts, Justice League is poised to be a box office smash that could redefine the action genre in cinema.
Angel Manuel Soto, a Puerto Rican-born filmmaker, has emerged as a leading voice in the film industry. Prior to his breakout role on Blue Beetle, Soto directed Charm City Kings, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won an Audience Award for its powerful portrayal of inner-city youth and motorcycle culture in Baltimore. This film has demonstrated his ability to tell emotional and dynamic visual stories, qualities that have earned him respect from both critics and audiences.
His focus on projects that blend the community with the personal has allowed him to produce films that not only entertain but also invite reflection. Jumping onto big budget projects like Just Cause, Soto continues to expand his creative vision, featuring unique complex narratives and stunning visuals.