Universal Studios to Adapt Sega's Iconic OutRun Driving Game into a High-Speed Film
Explore the explosive collaboration of Michael Bay directing and Sydney Sweeney producing, delivering an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Michael Bay to Direct Film Adaptation of Sega's Classic Arcade Game OutRun with Sydney Sweeney Producing
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Deadline reported on Monday that Universal Pictures is developing a live-action film based on Sega's classic arcade game OutRun. The film will be directed by Michael Bay, known for the Transformers series, with Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Immaculate) producing.
- Sydney Sweeney is also involved in the upcoming live-action Gundam film but is currently attached as producer only for the OutRun project.
- Michael Bay is producing alongside Brad Fuller through their production company, Platinum Dunes.
Key Production Details
- Sega producer Toru Nakahara is on board to produce for Sega.
- Sega president Shuji Utsumi is overseeing the film's development.
About OutRun
Originally released in 1986, OutRun is a driving game that challenges players to race against a timer to reach the finish line. The game has inspired multiple sequels and spinoffs, with the latest titled OutRun Online Arcade released in 2009.
The series has been widely influential for racing and driving games that followed.
Iconic Soundtrack Inspired Synthwave
OutRun's soundtrack, composed by Hiroshi Kawaguchi, is highly regarded among video game music fans. It served as one of the inspirations for the synthwave genre of electronic music, with "outrun" sometimes used as an alternative name or subgenre within synthwave.
Source: Deadline