Alex Garland’s Elden Ring Film Should Embody Epic Fantasy Battles

Oh man, where do I even begin? So you’re thinking about who should direct an Elden Ring flick, right? And naturally, names like Peter Jackson or Guillermo del Toro jump out ’cause, duh, fantasy giants. But then there’s this left field option—Alex Garland. Yep, the Ex Machina guy. Kinda wild, huh?

Yeah, Garland’s more known for that deep, sci-fi vibe. But here’s the kicker—A24 wants him for the Elden Ring gig. I mean, it’s a bit like hiring a cat to guard your goldfish. But hold up, the dude’s no stranger to jumping genres. He’s conquered the sci-fi world, so why not dip his toes into fantasy?

He’s also a gamer—yeah, surprise! His love for video games like Resident Evil and Dark Souls runs deep. Makes you wonder if he’s been secretly gearing up for something like this? A bit of an arcane strategist, maybe?

Picture this: his film Warfare. It’s gritty, you’re on the edge, and that’s the vibe Elden Ring has. Overwhelmed, outnumbered… you get the drift. Swap out soldiers for Tarnished, and suddenly, you’re deep in Limgrave or dodging chaos in Caelid. The movie practically writes itself, right? Or maybe it doesn’t. Who knows.

Here’s a twist though—he might just pull it off. By mixing the eerie beauty of Annihilation with the gut-punch reality of Warfare, Garland might just capture the very essence of what makes Elden Ring resonate with players. You don’t just breeze through it; you fight, you struggle, and eventually, somehow, you rise.

And Garland might be eyeing Kit Connor from Warfare for the lead role. Could be a match made in cinematic heaven or… well, something else. Either way, it’s about the journey, the grit, and the dark poetry of it all. That’s what Garland can bring to the table.

So yeah, fingers crossed he nails it. ‘Cause Elden Ring deserves nothing less than sheer epicness when it finally hits the big screen. But hey, whatever happens, it’s gonna be one hell of a ride.