Vampyr Television Series in the Works

Fox 21 is teaming up with Wonderland Sound & Vision and DJ2 Entertainment to develop a television show based on the World War I-era vampire drama Vampyr. The game follows the story of Doctor Jonathan Reid, who returns to London after the war and finds himself awakening as a vampire.

The game has some investigative elements as well as compelling decision-making in that you can actually play through the entire game without killing citizens. There are consequences to your actions as a player and you get to decide who is innocent and who to feed on. This setting and concept might make a very interesting adaptation if done well.

In an official press release from the game’s publisher, Focus Home Interactive, Dontnod CEO Oskar Guilbert shared his thoughts on why this is a great opportunity for a brand-new television adaptation.

The CEO of Focus Home Interactive, Jurgen Goeldner, had his own thoughts to add as well.

Finally, DJ2 Entertainment CEO Dmitri Johnson also issued a statement commenting on the upcoming series as well as their in-development Life is Strange adaptation.

Vampyr was released earlier this summer on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Is this an adaptation you are interesting in seeing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or on social media.

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