Streets of Rage Movie Names Jeymes Samuel as Director, Sonic the Hedgehog Scribes Pat Casey and Josh Miller as Writers
Pat Casey and Josh Miller are writing the adaptation, which will lean on the franchise’s beat-'em-up action and electronic soundtrack, Lionsgate said.
- Lionsgate and Sega announced that filmmaker Jeymes Samuel will direct the Streets of Rage movie adaptation, with Sonic the Hedgehog franchise writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller penning the script.
- Sega originally announced plans to adapt the 1990s video game franchise 10 years ago, though the project stalled after John Wick creator Derek Kolstad wrote an initial draft and subsequently exited the film.
- Lionsgate promises the film will 'lean heavily into the cult classic game known for its iconic characters, acclaimed electronic soundtracks and beat 'em up action,' capturing the franchise's influential music selection.
- Executive producers Casey and Miller, known for Universal's Violent Night, are overseeing the project alongside Story Kitchen's Elena Sandoval, bringing proven blockbuster experience to the adaptation.
- Lionsgate film chief Erin Westerman said 'Streets of Rage demanded a bold filmmaker,' citing Samuel's 'visceral and explosive style' as ideal for audiences familiar and new to the series, with Sega's Toru Nakahara producing.
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