Even as two of the most-successful gaming franchises around, we’ve rarely heard so much of a peep of a transmedia adaptation.
It might seem strange that we’ve never seen a Grand Theft Auto movie. All the pieces seem to be there. A clear narrative to follow, an IP that sells incredibly well, and plenty of excuses to have classic Hollywood blockbuster things like explosions and fast cars.
However, according to Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser, a Grand Theft Auto or Red Dead movie has never felt right. Speaking with The Ankler, he revealed that there were many times during his tenure at Rockstar where he was approached about a movie.
