Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney are teaming up for a high-octane movie adaptation of OutRun, the classic Sega video game franchise.
Originally released in 1986, OutRun challenged players to dodge traffic and race against the clock to reach their destination. It quickly became a flagship title for Sega, spawning multiple sequels over the years.
The project is being developed by Universal Pictures, with Bay attached to direct and produce, and Sweeney also on board as a producer. Jayson Rothwell is writing the script, though plot details remain under wraps. Bay and longtime collaborator Brad Fuller are producing through Platinum Dunes via their first-look deal with Universal. Toru Nakahara is producing for Sega, while Sega Corporation president Shuji Utsumi will oversee the project on the company’s behalf. At Universal, the project is being overseen by Matt Reilly, executive vice president of production development, and Ryan Jones, senior vice president of production development.
Hollywood continues to embrace video game adaptations following box office hits like Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog series, and Warner Bros./Legendary’s Minecraft film. Universal is also prepping Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, a sequel to its successful horror adaptation starring Josh Hutcherson, set for release later this year. There’s also, of course, the presently airing Last of Us season 2.