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Netflix and Ryan Reynolds may have finally hired a director for theirDragon’s Lairvideo game adaptation.Dragon’s Lairis a video game created by Rick Dyer and Don Bluth in the early 1980s that featured a distinct animation and play style. The game saw gamers playing as Dirk the Daring as he battled a dragon named Singe and a wizard named Mordroc while attempting to rescue Princess Daphne. The unique gaming style was meant to revolutionize the arcade gameplay experience. While the style didn’t catch on like the creators hoped,Dragon’s Lairdominated arcades, spawning a few games that fans fondly remember.
Netflixfirst announced plans for theDragon’s Lairadaptation in 2020, though plans surrounding the feature film have been slow in recent years. Reynolds was expected to star in the feature when it was initially set up at the streaming service. However, the actor is said to have stepped back to a producing role, with the movie looking for someone else to star. While it has been years since theDragon’s Lairmovie was first announced, the project seems to be finally circling a director.
As reported byThe InSneider(viaThe Hollywood Reporter),theDragon’s Lairproduction is in talks with James Bobin to helm the project.Bobin is known for directing Disney’sThe MuppetsandMuppets Most Wanted, and the streaming service is eyeing the filmmaker to take the reins on its planned video game adaptation.
ADragon’s LairAdaptation Could Make For A Fun Movie
ADragon’s Lairanimated series in 1984 featured Dirk in a series of adventures. However, it only lasted a single season, failing to capitalize on the game’s success. However, fans still know Bluth’s work to this day, with movies likeAll Dogs Go to HeavenandAn American Tail. Bobin makes for a perfect choice to help translateDragon’s Lair’sunique aesthetics, especially in live-action contexts, which his career has shown he can handle,as beyondMuppetsmovies, he’s directedAlice Through the Looking Glassand several episodes of Disney’sPercy Jacksonseries.
With Reynolds producing,Dragon’s Lairis also likely to play out in various ways. While it could be a direct retelling of the game’s story with a live-action twist, Reynolds is known for clever tweaks on known concepts, like his movieFree Guy’sviewpoint on gaming. However, as the project is still in the early stages, numerous details are still under wraps. AsDragon’s Lairdevelops at Netflix, word will be forthcoming on the film’s specifics.
