Key Highlights
- FX has ordered a series adaptation of Ubisoft’s “Far Cry” video games from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac.
- The series will stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
- The series follows an anthology format, featuring different casts and settings each season.
- Noah Hawley expresses his excitement to work with Mac again and bring their shared sensibility to the screen.
New ‘Far Cry’ TV Series Greenlit for FX
FX has taken the wraps off a new TV series based on Ubisoft’s iconic video game franchise “Far Cry.” The project, which will see both creator and star Noah Hawley collaborate once again with Rob Mac, is set to stream on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ internationally.
A Dream Team Comes Together
The announcement comes as no surprise given Hawley’s illustrious track record at FX. As a producer behind hits like “Fargo,” “Legion,” and “Alien: Earth,” he brings a wealth of experience to the table. Joining forces with Mac, who is best known for creating and starring in the long-running sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and the docuseries “Welcome to Wrexham,” adds an interesting dynamic to the project.
“Getting to work alongside Noah Hawley is a dream realized,” said Rob Mac. “Ubisoft has been remarkably generous, entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created. And through it all, my FX family continues to lift me up with their constant belief and support.”
An Anthology Format for Unique Seasons
The series will adopt an anthology format similar to that of Hawley’s “Fargo,” allowing each season to explore a different setting and cast while maintaining the essence of the beloved video game franchise. The first season is expected to delve into a new, immersive world filled with action, mystery, and the complex characters one would expect from a high-caliber television production.
“What I love about the ‘Far Cry’ game franchise is it’s an anthology,” said Hawley. “Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of ‘Fargo’ is a variation on a theme. To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true.”
Production Details and Partnerships
The series will be produced by FX Productions with Mac executive producing under his More Better Productions banner. Hawley will also executive produce under his overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television via 26 Keys. Emilia Serrano, Nick Frenkel, Jackie Cohn, John Campisi, and Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill from Ubisoft Film & Television are also involved in the production.
Nick Grad, president of FX Entertainment, expressed his excitement for the partnership: “FX has had magnificent partnerships with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley for a combined six series and 32 seasons of television.
We couldn’t be more excited that they are teaming up for ‘Far Cry.’ I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping, and wildly entertaining.”
This marks the first live-action adaptation of “Far Cry” for TV. The games have been previously adapted into a 2008 direct-to-video film starring Til Schweiger and directed by Uwe Boll. Netflix also released an animated series “Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix” in 2023, inspired by “Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.”
The first “Far Cry” game was released in 2004, with five other main series games and numerous spinoffs following.
More than 100 million unique players have enjoyed the games since their debut.
Mac is represented by WME, 3 Arts, Narrative, and Sloane Offer. Hawley is represented by WME, Untitled, and McKuin Frankel Whitehead. Ubisoft is represented by WME and Greenberg Glusker.
Conclusion
The “Far Cry” TV series represents a fascinating blend of gaming culture and television storytelling. With its unique anthology format and the creative talents behind it, fans are sure to be captivated by this new offering from FX.
Fax Mac, the co-creator and star of the series, is set to bring his irreverent and ambitious sensibility to the screen once again. The partnership with Noah Hawley adds a layer of depth and complexity that promises to make this series stand out among other action-adventure shows on television.
The collaboration between FX, Ubisoft, and their creative partners signifies the continued evolution of entertainment content, merging the worlds of gaming and television in innovative ways. As the first season of “Far Cry” prepares to stream, viewers are eagerly awaiting what new adventures await them within this richly imagined world.
