Unchartedis one of the most valuable and beloved properties in the history of PlayStation, so it’s no surprise that Sony Pictures was eager to bring the popular video game franchise to the big screen one way or another. First announced back in 2009, the live-action film adaptation has had its fair share of struggles, losingsix directors and receiving multiple rewritesbefore the idea of an origin story took hold andSpider-Man: Far From Homeactor, Tom Holland signed on to play a young Nathan Drake.
Inspired by flashback sequences fromUncharted 4that delved into Nathan Drake’s youth, production delays have led to a total of seven announced release dates leading many to believe the film would never see the light of day. Last week, Holland offered fans a first glimpse at whathis version of Nathan Drake would look likein the upcoming film, hinting that production may be underway in the coming weeks. Now the actor has gone a step further and confirmedUnchartedhas officially begun the first day of filming.
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Announced on the actors personal Instagram, Holland shared an image from the film’s set with the caption ‘Day one #Uncharted.’ The image (which can be seen below) displays the top of the actor’s chair, a black chair that has been branded with “NATE” across the centre in bold red, an obvious nod to the nickname ofUnchartedprotagonist, Nathan Drake. Principal photography had been scheduled to begin earlier this year, however, production was put on hold due to growing health concerns surrounding the global pandemic, and since then we’ve heard very little about the film.
Unchartedwill be the first feature film released by Sony-owned PlayStation Productions, a production studio formed in May 2019 to bring its video game properties to film and television. Previously known as PlayStation Originals, the production studio behind theRatchet and Clankanimated film tie-in from 2016, PlayStation Productions will also be producing the upcomingThe Last Of UsTV seriesin conjunction with HBO and Sony Pictures Television.
Venom’s Ruben Fleischer signed on to direct theUnchartedfilm in February this year, based on a new script from Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, co-writers ofMarvel’s Iron Man, as well asTransformers: The Last KnightandMen In Black: International. Alongside Holland, Mark Walhberg will be playing the fan-favorite character, Victor “Sully” Sullivan, Drake’s mentor and treasure hunting partner, and Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots), Sophia Taylor Ali (Truth or Dare), and Tati Gabrielle (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) have all signed in unannounced roles.
Unchartedis currently slated to premiere in theatres on Jun 07, 2025.
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