Historically, live-action video game adaptations have been notoriously bad.

That all turned around in 2023 with the blockbuster success of HBOsThe Last of Us.

After all those successes,its time for one of the best video game stories to finally get adapted.

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As of December 2023, the twoRed Dead Redemptiongames have shipped over 81 million units.

That story is perfect for a multi-movie adaptation for the big screen.

Imagine the breathtaking cinematography of Kevin CostnersHorizon: An American Sagawith the brutal violence of theRed Dead Redemptiongames.

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So, why hasnt a movie studio taken advantage of that yet?

Houser explained that hes had a few awkward dates with studio executives that havent gone particularly well.

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John and Arthur with guns in Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Kevin Costner as Hayes Ellison on horseback in Horizon An American Saga Chapter 1

Arthur Morgan and Micah Bell running across a bridge in Red Dead Redemption 2.

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John Marston holding a rifle with a sheriff in Red Dead Redemption.

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John Marston from Red Dead Redemption 1 pointing a pistol while riding a horse.

Arthur looking out over the west

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