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Normally, the news of new directors becoming attached would be an encouraging sign for the film\u2019s prospects. If Sony is locking Lipovsky and Stein in for Metal Gear Solid now right after inking a first-look agreement with them, the takeaway could be that the project is a priority for the studio. That said, a Metal Gear film has been in development for the better part of two decades now, so things haven\u2019t exactly moved smoothly on this front. Lipovsky and Stein are just the latest filmmakers to become attached. Back in 2014, Jordan Vogt-Roberts was in line to direct, and obviously nothing materialized there.<\/p>\n
Additionally, it\u2019s not as if Lipovsky and Stein have a clear schedule. After the success of Final Destination Bloodlines (which earned a franchise-best $317.8 million worldwide), the two have parlayed their newfound clout into a variety of fresh opportunities. Earlier this year, it was revealed the two would direct and produce an animated Venom movie<\/a> for Sony. The Hollywood Reporter piece also mentions an \u201coriginal sci-fi epic\u201d called The Earthling that they will direct and produce. Lipovsky and Stein only have so much time on their hands, so there\u2019s a chance at least one of these projects falls by the wayside. Depending on how things unfold, one could emerge as the top priority over the others.<\/p>\n Metal Gear is a very recognizable and iconic brand name that carries a lot of weight. Given the increasing prevalence of video game adaptations (there are several currently in development just for Prime Video alone<\/a>), it would make sense to push Metal Gear Solid to the top of the to-do list. The IP was recently in the spotlight with the well-received remake Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, introducing a new wave of fans to the franchise. Moving forward with a film adaptation now would be a way to strike when the iron is hot. That said, Marvel is always a priority for Sony, so Venom could push Metal Gear to the back burner for now.<\/p>\n Thanks to creator Hideo Kojima\u2019s unique sensibilities, the Metal Gear games are inherently cinematic (the series has even made multiple references to films). In that sense, it\u2019s strange an on-screen adaptation hasn\u2019t happened yet, and history isn\u2019t necessarily on Lipovsky and Stein\u2019s side here. Still, the producers could just be waiting for the right opportunity. In the past, Ari Arad has emphasized how important it is to get the film right<\/a>, so they\u2019re being patient with development. Now that a pair of directors Sony is obviously excited about is onboard, maybe it\u2019ll be full speed ahead.<\/p>\n