Hideo Kojima will either play himself or have a referential character for fanservice in the film.
During our exclusive interview with Jordan Vogt-Roberts as part of our Gamelab Live coverage, the Metal Gear Solid movie director talked deeply and at length about his personal relationship with Hideo Kojima. This included all things he’s been sharing with the Japanese game creator about the film, or how Kojima-san believes Vogt-Roberts is “the only person who could and should direct a Metal Gear Solid movie” while respecting his filmmaker role at all times. But, when picturing how would the project be if Kojima were officially involved, Vogt-Roberts unveiled a very fan-servant easter egg: “Believe me though, he… (laughs).
