{
  "id": 8020022,
  "title": "Hideo Kojima Announces It Star Bill Skarsgard Will Portray Physint's Main Character",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/hideo-kojima-announces-it-star-bill-skarsgard-will-portray-physints",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:43:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/hideo-kojima-announces-it-star-bill-skarsgard-will-portray-physints-main-character"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hideo Kojima, the creator of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, has announced that Bill Skarsgård will portray the main character in the upcoming video game Physint. This news came shortly after PlayStation pulled out of the project, resulting in Xbox taking over as the publisher. The game will feature a lead role played by Skarsgård, alongside a cast of other notable actors including Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe. Kojima revealed that Physint is progressing steadily, with behind-the-scenes footage and a poster for the game showcasing its progress. The game's tagline, \"The Next Cold War Begins,\" further hints at the intriguing premise of the project. Kojima expressed his excitement about collaborating with Skarsgård, stating that the two have known each other for a long time and share a passion for the project. Skarsgård, known for his creepy roles in It and John Wick: Chapter 4, brought a new perspective to the project, helping solidify Kojima's vision for the game's final form. Kojima also emphasized that Physint represents a significant milestone in his career, aiming to redefine the action-espionage genre in digital entertainment. The game's development continues to make steady progress, with more cast announcements expected in the future. Kojima expressed gratitude to players, fans, and community members for their support throughout the process and thanked Xbox for their belief in the project. The announcement was made during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more information about this highly anticipated game.",
  "summary": "It star Bill Skarsgard will portray Physint's main character, Hideo Kojima has just confirmed.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}