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Watch Dogs
Directed byMathieu Turi
Screenplay by
  • Christie LeBlanc
  • Victoria Bata
Based onWatch Dogs
by Ubisoft
Produced by
  • Yariv Milchan
  • Natalie Lehmann
  • Margaret Boykin
Starring
CinematographyDaniele Massaccessi
Edited byMark Towns
Production
companies
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Watch Dogs is an upcoming American action adventure film directed by Mathieu Turi and written by Christie LeBlanc and Victoria Bata. It is based on the video game franchise published by Ubisoft. It stars Sophie Wilde, Tom Blyth, and Markella Kavenagh.

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Production

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In June 2013, it was announced by Ubisoft that they were developing live-action adaptations of Watch Dogs, Far Cry, and Rabbids.[1] In April 2014, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were hired to write the screenplay for the film, with Regency Enterprises as the production company and Sony Pictures Releasing distributing the film.[2] By March 2024, Reese and Wernick had exited the project with Sony Pictures no longer involved in the film, and that Ubisoft Film & Television had teamed up with Mathieu Turi directing and Christie LeBlanc writing the screenplay. Sophie Wilde was cast in the lead role.[3]

In June 2024, Tom Blyth joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[4] It was also announced that the film will feature an original story set within the series' fictional universe.[5] Principal photography began on July 3, 2024, with Daniele Massaccessi serving as the cinematographer.[6] Filming wrapped on September 13.[7] the Premiere will take place in 2025[citation needed]. In September, it became known that Markella Kavenagh joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Graser, Marc (June 12, 2013). "Ubisoft To Make Movies Based on 'Watch Dogs,' 'Far Cry,' 'Rabbids' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 24, 2014). "'Zombieland' Scribes Wernick & Reese To Script Ubisoft's 'Watch Dogs' For Sony & New Regency: Video". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 8, 2024). "'Watch Dogs' Movie In The Works At New Regency With 'Talk To Me' Breakout Sophie Wilde Starring". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 5, 2024). "'Hunger Games' Star Tom Blyth Joins Sophie Wilde In New Regency's 'Watch Dogs' Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Spurlin, Brittany (June 5, 2024). "Watch Dogs Movie Starts Production This Summer". news.ubisoft.com. Ubisoft. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ^ DeVore, Britta (July 3, 2024). "The 'Watch Dogs' Movie Adaptation Just Got a Major Update". Collider. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  7. ^ @Ubisoft (September 13, 2024). "run film_wrapped.exe(#watchdogsmovie.mp4)......>Filming complete!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 13, 2024). "'Rings Of Power's Markella Kavenagh Rounds Out Cast Of New Regency & Ubisoft's 'Watch Dogs'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
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