The hit 90s side-scrolling beat ’em Streets of Rage can be getting the film therapy with Lionsgate and SEGA engaged on the variation. Deadline stories that the movie is being spearheaded by John Wick franchise creator and author, Derek Kolstad. Brady Fujikawa and Jon Humphrey will head the undertaking for Lionsgate and Shuji Utsumi and Nakahara are overseeing the Streets of Rage film undertaking on SEGA’s half.
“When Dmitri first talked about the concept of cracking a Streets of Rage film, I used to be so instantly freaking in. And to play with Sega? The ten-year-old me remains to be grinning.”
Derek Kolstad
“The sport has a wealthy world and narrative, and we’re thrilled to be reuniting with Derek to deliver it to life.”
Erin Westerman
“Lionsgate is likely one of the most dynamic studios within the leisure business at this time. We look ahead to working with them, Derek and our all-star producers to deliver this compelling IP to life.”
Dmitri M. Johnson
“I’ve wished to make a Streets of Rage movie since I used to be 12 years previous. This has formed as much as grow to be a ‘dream undertaking’ alongside a ‘dream staff.’”
Toru Nakahara
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