Ubisoft’s official website briefly featured details about an upcoming Far Cry television series, only to swiftly remove the information. The premature announcement, captured by eagle-eyed fans before its deletion, revealed key cast and crew members, including "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star Rob McElhenney as co-creator and star, alongside Noah Hawley of "Fargo" fame as co-creator and showrunner. The series is reportedly in development at FX, with Ubisoft Film & Television also involved in its production. This leak comes as Ubisoft is also rumored to be working on a new Far Cry game, with an extraction-based multiplayer shooter previously reported to have been rebooted internally.
Far Cry Series Leaks Details
An accidental post on Ubisoft’s news site has provided the first glimpse into a television adaptation of the popular Far Cry video game franchise. The now-removed article, shared widely on social media before its deletion, indicated that the series is being developed by FX. Rob McElhenney and Noah Hawley are attached as co-creators, with McElhenney also set to star and Hawley serving as showrunner. The production also involves Ubisoft Film & Television, with Margaret Boykin, head of film and television content at Ubisoft, expressing enthusiasm for the collaboration. Boykin highlighted the alignment between Far Cry’s exploration of "the darkest and most absurd parts of humanity" and FX’s "bold and fearless storytelling style."
Key Takeaways
- A Far Cry TV series is reportedly in development at FX.
- Rob McElhenney and Noah Hawley are co-creators, with McElhenney also starring and Hawley as showrunner.
- Ubisoft Film & Television is involved in the production.
- The announcement was accidentally published and quickly removed from Ubisoft’s official site.
Ubisoft’s Recent Gaming Developments
This news about a potential Far Cry television series emerges amidst other developments within the Far Cry gaming franchise. Insider Gaming previously reported that an extraction-based multiplayer shooter bearing the Far Cry name had undergone an internal reboot. The franchise’s last major installment, Far Cry 6, was released in 2021 and received mixed reviews, with some critics deeming it one of the weaker entries in the series. The premature leak of the TV show’s details suggests a renewed push to bring the Far Cry universe to broader audiences, potentially coinciding with future gaming projects.
