The Sims has been a global phenomenon since its debut in 2000, with nearly 200 million copies sold. The franchise's latest expansion pack, The Sims 4: Lovestruck arrived in July. Amazon MGM is the latest studio to try and bring the game to the silver screen, following a previous attempt by 20th Century Fox in 2007. Created by Maxis and released by Electronic Arts, The Sims let players design and live the lives of virtual characters called Sims. In this simulated world, Sims can socialize, work, build homes, and form relationships. With no specific goals or storylines, players have complete freedom to shape their Sims' experiences.
Now, Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced plans to adapt the popular video game series into a feature film, as confirmed by Deadline. under the production of Margot Robbie. This news comes six months after initial reports of the project surfaced. While the plot details remain confidential, it's confirmed that Loki director Kate Herron will helm the film, based on a script she co-wrote with Briony Redman. Herron, the director and executive producer behind the critically acclaimed first season of Marvel Studios' 'Loki,' has also directed episodes for Netflix's Sex Education and HBO's The Last of Us.
LuckyChap, Margot Robbie's production company that also produced blockbuster and Oscar Nominated Barbie, is the main funder of the project. In addition, Vertigo Entertainment, and Electronic Arts' 'The Sims' team will also produce the movie, with Herron and Redman also serving as executive producers. However, until this very moment, we do not know if Margot will participate as performer in the film. Actually, as the project is in early stages, details of cast are still unknown.
