Woo Hoo, ‘Ninja Gold’!
John will bring the doves to the ninjas
John Woo is attached to direct and produce the new Fox Atomic film Ninja Gold, based on the video game of the same name.
The story centers on a ninja warrior, part of a centuries-old legacy and bloodline, forced to confront the reality of covert warfare in the modern world. “The game concept is actually based on facts that the Yakuza and the Russian mob are involved in tons of gold being stolen in South Africa,” said frequent Woo collaborator Terrence Chang.
Video game creator Warren Spector went on to say, “The idea actually started with John Woo. He wanted to do something involving traditional ninjas in a modern-day setting, and the idea just resonated with me. I was intrigued with the idea of what happens when the traditional and the contemporary come into conflict. And, to say the least, I was very interested in working with John on a project. I’m just a huge fan.”
The game is yet to be released and Chang said the film will be more reality-based but still will have fantastic elements from the game. He said the hope is to put the film into production next year, but that requires a script to be completed by then. No timetable or publisher has been announced for the game.
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