The classic 1986 driving adventure game “OutRun” by Sega is now being adapted for the big screen by Universal Pictures.
Michael Bay, known for his work on “Transformers” and “Ambulance,” is slated to take up the director’s role. Sydney Sweeney, from “Anyone But You” and “Immaculate,” will be the producer. Bay and Brad Fuller will produce under Platinum Dunes, a first-look deal they have with Universal Pictures. Toru Nakahara, who has worked on “Sonic the Hedgehog” series, “Knuckles,” and “Golden Axe,” will produce for Sega. Shuji Utsumi, president/COO of Sega Corporation, will supervise the project on behalf of Sega.
Matt Reilly, Universal’s Executive Vice President of Production Development, and Ryan Jones, Senior Vice President of Production Development, will manage the project for the studio. Jayson Rothwell (“Polar,” “Arachnid”) is slated to draft the script. The specifics of the storyline are being kept confidential.
Sega’s “OutRun” series began with some of the most popular arcade games in the 1980s, launching a new genre of driving games and an electronic music subgenre called “OutRun”. This innovative approach made it a global sensation, leading to numerous sequels and home console versions. To this day, it remains one of Sega’s iconic franchises.
The movie adaptation of “OutRun” is another successful venture for Universal in the realm of game adaptations, following the triumphs of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which earned an impressive $1.4 billion and $290 million at the worldwide box office respectively.
Rich Cook from Range Media Partners represents Bay, while Sweeney is represented by Paradigm, imPRint, Stewart Brookman at Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, and also Austin Williams at Sloan Offer Weber & Dern. Rothwell is handled by Cliff Roberts at Syndicate Entertainment as well as Austin Williams from Sloan Offer Weber & Dern.
Deadline was first to report the news.
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2025-04-22 01:50