Ben Zazove and Evan Turner are the new screenwriters for the long-developed Space Invaders film at New Line Cinema. Warner Bros. acquired the rights to adapt Taito's classic arcade game in 2014, but progress has remained slow due to changes in writers, first involving Gregg Russo. The adaptation seems to capitalize on the recent trend of successful video game films. Though no release date or specific story approach has been disclosed, interest in the genre suggests renewed momentum for the project.
New Line Cinema has tapped Ben Zazove and Evan Turner to write the screenplay for the long-awaited Space Invaders movie adaptation, advancing the project that has been in development for years.
Warner Bros. acquired the rights to adapt Taito's classic arcade game into a film in 2014, but progress has been slow over the years with multiple changes in screenwriters.
Despite earlier plans with screenwriter Gregg Russo, the project has shifted focus, reflecting the current interest in video game adaptations as they gain traction in the film industry.
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