Key Takeaways:
– Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap will produce a movie based on “The Sims” franchise.
– The film will be directed by Kate Herron of “Loki” fame and written by “Run Toward Them” co-writer Briony Redman.
– Electronic Arts, the game’s publisher, and Vertigo Entertainment will produce the film together.
– The plot details have yet to be disclosed.
– LuckyChap, co-run by Robbie, previously produced the highest-grossing movie of 2023, “Barbie.”
Margot Robbie is shifting her focus from the world of Barbie to the digital realm of “The Sims”. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that her production company, LuckyChap, will oversee the creation of a movie inspired by the Sims franchise. The project will bring together Robbie with Kate Herron, the director of the Disney+ series “Loki,” and Briony Redman, co-writer of “Run Toward Them”.
Uniting Visionaries
The partnership between Robbie, Herron, and Redman promises a dynamic team bringing a fresh flavor to the upcoming movie. All eyes are on Herron, who gained international acclaim for directing the first season of “Loki” and several episodes of Netflix’s “Sex Education”. Redman, renowned for her prowess in scriptwriting, will work hand-in-hand with Herron on the upcoming project, promising an engaging storyline that will resonate with the audience. The plot, however, remains under wraps.
Taking Production to Another Level
In addition to Robbie’s LuckyChap, the film will also involve “The Sims” game publisher, Electronic Arts, and Vertigo Entertainment as production partners. This collaboration marks a rare instance where the actual game publisher is directly involved in a movie adaptation, thus enhancing the authenticity of the end product.
Celebrating its 24th year in 2024, “The Sims” has etched a firm place in the gaming world. The game, evolving from the city-building simulation SimCity from the late 1980s, allows players to simulate daily life within a virtual neighborhood. As of early 2020, the franchise had generated over 200 million global sales across its main four games and countless spin-offs.
A Streak of Success
LuckyChap, co-run by Robbie, her husband Tom Ackerley, and Josey McNamara and Sophia Kerr, boasts a successful track record. Their latest film, “Barbie,” in which Robbie starred, was the highest-grossing movie of 2023. The feminist musical comedy also gained critical appreciation, receiving 8 Oscar nominations.
Apart from “Barbie,” LuckyChap has a rich portfolio including the Oscar-nominated “I, Tonya,” acclaimed “Promising Young Woman,” and the popular Hulu series “Dollface,” amongst others.
Despite the suspense around the plot of the “Sims” movie, the collaboration of Robbie, Herron, and Redman, alongside the reputation of LuckyChap and the inherent appeal of the Sims franchise, fans can look forward to a captivating cinematic experience.