It’s taken longer than it probably should but the Final Fantasy realm has a new live-action production that’s moving forward with a live-action TV series for Final Fantasy XIV Online. The project comes from Square Enix with Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind. No casting, production, or information about the project is out there but some nods towards what fans can expect did get talked about.
“Final Fantasy XIV and Eorzea are the perfect gateway into Final Fantasy for longtime fans and newcomers alike,” said Sony Pictures Television Co-President Chris Parnell. “This show is about embracing and embodying all of the elements that have made the mythos such an endlessly captivating phenomenon, and it’s an immense honor to be bringing all of Eorzea’s iconic characters, settings, and concepts – including fan-favorites like Cid and, of course, the chocobos – to life for a television audience.”
“Television is the ideal medium to capture the extraordinary depth, sophisticated themes, and unparalleled imagination of Final Fantasy and its multitude of unique and fully realized characters,” said Jason Brown, Hivemind co-founder and co-president. “We are working tirelessly to bring together artists from around the world who are united in honoring the extraordinary legacy of this franchise and its millions of fans around the world.”
Hivemind has been involved in a few productions that are coming along, such as The Witcher and the currently running Expanse, and they have solid connections to both Amazon and Netflix in looking at a potential home for the project.
https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/25/final-fantasy-xiv-shadowbringers-full-trailer
Plot Concept: The series will follow the struggle between magic and technology in a quest to bring peace to a land in conflict.
[Source: IGN]
