David Hayter Opens Up About His 'Huge' Lost Planet Movie That Never Got Made
Acclaimed voice actor and screenwriter David Hayter opened up about his canceled Lost Planet movie adaptation, explaining why it never got off the ground in a throwaway tweet more than a decade after it was first confirmed.
Renowned voice actor and screenwriter David Hayter has revealed why his Lost Planet movie adaptation never came to fruition in a tweet over a decade after it was first announced. Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake in the Metal Gear games, penned the screenplay for the film, which he described as a "Lawrence of Arabia on an ice planet".
The project was set to be produced by Warner Brothers in 2008 when Hayter wrote it. However, the 2008 financial crisis ultimately led to its cancellation. Hayter explained that the financial turmoil had a significant impact on the studio, with multiple productions being halted due to lack of funds. He stated, "Unfortunately, right about the time I was delivering the script, the financial crash hit, and it just devastated the business".
Hayter's script aimed to adapt the game's visuals, featuring incredible suits of armor, creatures, and a compelling storyline centered around the dwindling energy resources of Earth and the colonization of other planets as a solution. He noted that the original game's narrative was disjointed and challenging to follow, which he found ideal to transform into a more traditional American-structured film.
Despite the project's premature end, Hayter's tweet suggests there may still be a chance for its revival, given Capcom's recent interest in reviving dormant IPs and their successful movie adaptations for Resident Evil and Street Fighter.
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