Sony is reportedly developing a new reboot of the iconic military sci-fi novel "Starship Troopers" by Robert A. Heinlein, with Neill Blomkamp, the acclaimed director behind "District 9," "Elysium," and "Chappie," set to write and direct. This project, confirmed by reputable sources such as The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and Variety, will be produced under Sony's Columbia Pictures and aims to offer a fresh adaptation of the 1959 novel, distinct from Paul Verhoeven's 1997 cult classic film.
Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers satirized the novel upon which it is based. Photo by TriStar Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images.
The announcement of Blomkamp's involvement has raised eyebrows, especially in light of Sony's recent unveiling of a live-action adaptation of the PlayStation game "Helldivers." The game, developed by Arrowhead, draws significant inspiration from Verhoeven's satirical take on "Starship Troopers," featuring soldiers fighting for a dystopian Super Earth regime against alien threats.
With both projects in development, Sony faces the intriguing challenge of navigating potential overlaps and competition between the new "Starship Troopers" film and the "Helldivers" movie. However, it's important to note that Blomkamp’s vision for "Starship Troopers" will not be a remake of Verhoeven’s film but a return to Heinlein’s original source material, which differs significantly in tone and theme from the satirical movie.
As of now, neither the new "Starship Troopers" nor the "Helldivers" film has a confirmed release date, suggesting that fans may have to wait a while before seeing these projects come to fruition. Blomkamp's most recent work was with Sony on the adaptation of the popular PlayStation game "Gran Turismo," showcasing his ongoing relationship with the studio.
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