Del Toro Confirms BioShock Movie Talks Fell Apart
Guillermo del Toro has confirmed he was involved in discussions for a BioShock movie adaptation that ultimately fell apart.
Guillermo del Toro has confirmed that he was involved in discussions to adapt the video game BioShock into a movie, but the project fell apart. The filmmaker said the calls about the adaptation were among the most disastrous he has ever had.
"The calls about adapting BioShock were among the most disastrous I have ever had," del Toro said, confirming his involvement in the failed attempt.
Rumors dating back almost two decades suggested del Toro had been involved with an attempt to bring BioShock to theaters. The director's comments now confirm those long-standing rumors.
The news was reported by Collider.
Quick answers
Was Guillermo del Toro involved in a BioShock movie?
Yes, del Toro confirmed he held discussions about making a BioShock movie, but the project fell apart.
Why did the BioShock movie not happen?
Del Toro said the calls about adapting BioShock were among the most disastrous he has ever had, and the adaptation fell apart.