Blumhouse Developing 'Amanda the Adventurer' Movie With MatPat
Blumhouse announced the adaptation at New York Comic Con, part of a multi-project deal with Matthew "MatPat" Patrick.
Blumhouse is developing a film adaptation of the indie video game Amanda the Adventurer, the company announced Friday at New York Comic Con. Matthew "MatPat" Patrick and Jason Blum revealed the project on stage during the Blumfest panel, according to Variety.
Blum said Blumhouse has struck a multi-project deal with Patrick, with the Amanda the Adventurer movie as the first title under the agreement.
The team is in talks with potential writers and directors. Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald will also produce the adaptation.
Patrick is known for hosting the reality competition show "The Runner" and has landed voice-acting roles in a Transformers web series and Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's film franchise. He also co-produced the Tony-nominated Broadway play Grey House and the West End musical Your Lie in April.
Quick answers
Who is making the Amanda the Adventurer movie?
Blumhouse is developing the adaptation, with Matthew "MatPat" Patrick and Jason Blum announcing the project at New York Comic Con. Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald will also produce.
What is the multi-project deal between Blumhouse and MatPat?
Jason Blum said Blumhouse has struck a multi-project deal with Matthew "MatPat" Patrick, starting with the Amanda the Adventurer movie.
Who will write and direct the film?
The team is in talks with potential writers and directors, according to the announcement.