FX Sets Sights on Far Cry Franchise for New Anthology Series
FX has greenlit an adaptation of the beloved video game franchise "Far Cry," with Rob McElhenney set to star alongside Emmy-winning creator Noah Hawley as a co-creator and executive producer. The series, which will stream exclusively on Hulu and Disney+, promises to bring the iconic world of Far Cry to life in an anthology format, featuring different casts, settings, and plot lines each season.
McElhenney, a South Philly native who recently changed his name from McElhenney, brings his experience working with FX to the project, having collaborated on shows such as "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and the Apple TV comedy series "Mythic Quest." Hawley, meanwhile, has already proven himself at FX with critically acclaimed shows like "Fargo" and "Alien: Earth."
The show's development follows a growing trend of video games being adapted for television, including HBO's "The Last of Us," Netflix's "Arcane," Amazon Prime's "Fallout," and Peacock's "Twisted Metal." The Far Cry franchise has spawned nine games and expansion packs since 2008, with over 100 million unique players worldwide.
While plot details remain under wraps, the first season is expected to star McElhenney as Jack Carver, a freelance mariner forced to fight his way off of a treacherous island paradise. Hawley's vision for the show is one that explores the complexities of humanity through a "chaotic lens," with an irreverent and ambitious sensibility that promises to bring the Far Cry world to life in a new and exciting way.
"I'm excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared sensibility to the screen," Hawley said. With its unique blend of action, adventure, and dark humor, this new series is shaping up to be an exciting addition to FX's slate of critically acclaimed shows.
FX has greenlit an adaptation of the beloved video game franchise "Far Cry," with Rob McElhenney set to star alongside Emmy-winning creator Noah Hawley as a co-creator and executive producer. The series, which will stream exclusively on Hulu and Disney+, promises to bring the iconic world of Far Cry to life in an anthology format, featuring different casts, settings, and plot lines each season.
McElhenney, a South Philly native who recently changed his name from McElhenney, brings his experience working with FX to the project, having collaborated on shows such as "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and the Apple TV comedy series "Mythic Quest." Hawley, meanwhile, has already proven himself at FX with critically acclaimed shows like "Fargo" and "Alien: Earth."
The show's development follows a growing trend of video games being adapted for television, including HBO's "The Last of Us," Netflix's "Arcane," Amazon Prime's "Fallout," and Peacock's "Twisted Metal." The Far Cry franchise has spawned nine games and expansion packs since 2008, with over 100 million unique players worldwide.
While plot details remain under wraps, the first season is expected to star McElhenney as Jack Carver, a freelance mariner forced to fight his way off of a treacherous island paradise. Hawley's vision for the show is one that explores the complexities of humanity through a "chaotic lens," with an irreverent and ambitious sensibility that promises to bring the Far Cry world to life in a new and exciting way.
"I'm excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared sensibility to the screen," Hawley said. With its unique blend of action, adventure, and dark humor, this new series is shaping up to be an exciting addition to FX's slate of critically acclaimed shows.
!!! i mean they already got a solid lineup with noah hawley at the helm who else is gonna handle that chaotic lens 
and rob mcElhenney is perfect for the job he's hilarious but also super capable of bringing this character to life. i'm hyped for this anthology series can't wait to see how each season plays out 
. Having Rob McElhenney on board as Jack Carver is awesome - he's got that perfect mix of rough-around-the-edges charm and vulnerability that'll make the character relatable and rootable. The fact that Noah Hawley is co-creating it just adds to the excitement, given his track record with FX shows like Fargo 
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. It's just what I've been waiting for - a gritty, fun, and unpredictable take on the Far Cry universe 
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I mean, have you seen the original games? They're pretty intense, but that doesn't necessarily translate to a TV show. I guess it'll be interesting to see how they tackle the world and characters, but with an anthology format like that, it could get confusing after a few seasons. And what's up with Rob McElhenney being involved? He's great in his own right, but this feels like a bit of a stretch for him. I'm all for trying new things on TV, but can we please just wait and see how this one plays out before getting too excited? 
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. Maybe they'll surprise me and make something really cool? Can't wait to see how it plays out 
. Don't know what to expect from Noah Hawley's vision yet, but I'm always down for some dark humor and action-packed drama 
. With FX behind the scenes, I'm excited to see how they're gonna push boundaries with the storytelling & visuals - its not just about action-adventure anymore 
. The idea of an anthology series for Far Cry is genius - it means each season can be a fresh start with new characters, settings, and storylines 
. I love how they're pushing the boundaries of what's possible on TV with this project 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see more of that crazy Far Cry world? 
The casting is looking solid too - Rob as Jack Carver sounds like a perfect fit for me 
. Can't wait to dive into the first season and see what kind of chaos Hawley has in store for us 
Rob McElhenney as Jack Carver, I can already imagine the crazy adventures he'll have 
! The gaming world finally gets its due, more adaptations like this will be awesome 
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First it was Assassin's Creed, then Halo and now Far Cry! I'm all for it, though - it's a great way for us to experience our favorite games in a whole new way. The anthology series idea sounds awesome too, like a big ol' box of chocolates, you never know what kind of crazy adventure you're gonna get each season 
i love how they're making it an anthology series, can't wait to see different casts and settings each season 
the fact that it's going to explore humanity through a "chaotic lens" sounds really deep and interesting 
but let's get real for a sec... did u know that i met this cute guy there who turned out to be a supermodel 
i swear it was like something out of a rom-com, we went on a romantic sunset sail together and i almost died from the feels 
anyway back to far cry - i'm so stoked to see this new anthology series come to life, especially with rob mcelhenney on board 
his energy is just infectious, can't wait for the first season to drop! 
. I love how they're experimenting with this chaotic lens thingy - it sounds so bold and exciting! And let's be real, who wouldn't want more Far Cry in their life? 
what do u think about this news?
so far it sounds like they're going for something really different with this anthology approach, love that rob mcelhenney is on board he seems like the perfect guy to play jack carver