We live in a fascinating era where video game adaptations are gaining popularity, and more film studios are turning their attention to this form of entertainment. However, not all projects make it to a successful release, and some are canceled during development. A movie adaptation of Splinter Cell has been officially canceled. This was confirmed by Basil Iwanyk, a producer most known for his work on John Wick.

Discussions about the movie date back to the mid-2000s, but serious development began in 2012. At the time, reports suggested that Tom Hardy was the primary candidate to portray the legendary Sam Fisher.

A few years later, Doug Liman, director of Edge of Tomorrow, was attached to helm the project. Ubisoft, the studio behind the game franchise, was set to serve as one of the producers.

Subsequent updates about the production schedule began circulating, but as time passed, the project quietly stalled, leaving its status uncertain. It has now been revealed that the filmmakers couldn’t find the right approach for the adaptation.

However, fans of the franchise can still look forward to seeing Splinter Cell on screens — but in the form of an animated series set to debut on Netflix.

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