Final Fantasy XIV TV Series Announced
Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind have an agreement with Square Enix to create a live-action Final Fantasy XIV series. This will be the first live-action story in Final Fantasy‘s history.
The series will tell an original story taking place in Final Fantasy XIV‘s world, Eorzea. It will feature characters from the game and Final Fantasy staples such as magitek and more. The story will focus on the “the struggle between magic and technology in a quest to bring peace to a land in conflict.”
“Final Fantasy XIV and Eorzea are the perfect gateway into Final Fantasy for longtime fans and newcomers alike,” said Chris Parnell, Sony Pictures Television Co-President. “This show is about embracing and embodying all of the elements that have made the mythos such an endlessly captivating phenomenon, and it’s an immense honor to be bringing all of Eorzea’s iconic characters, settings, and concepts – including fan-favorites like Cid and, of course, the chocobos – to life for a television audience.”
You might remember Hivemind studios as they are responsible for the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher. Netflix has not yet released The Witcher series, but it is due to release in 2019. Hivemind is also responsible for Amazon’s The Expanse.
Not much information on the project is available as it is still in the early development stage. There is no word on casting, nor is there any indication of a release date. We also don’t know where we will be able to watch the series when it releases.
Hopefully, for Final Fantasy fans, this deal actually comes to fruition. Major Hollywood companies love to announce movie and television adaptations of video games that never see the light of day. Only time will tell.
