Far Cry Heads to TV: FX Anthology Series in the Works

Overview
Ubisoft has reportedly (though briefly) confirmed that its acclaimed Far Cry video game franchise is being adapted into a live-action anthology TV series at FX. The announcement—later pulled from Ubisoft’s site—sparked excitement due to the high-profile creative team attached and the promise of bold storytelling in the vein of the games.

Creative Team & Format

• Co-creators: Rob McElhenney (formerly credited as Rob Mac of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest) and Noah Hawley (Fargo, Alien: Earth) are at the helm, with Hawley also serving as showrunner. McElhenney is expected to star.

• Executive Producers:

  • More Better Productions: McElhenney, Hawley, Jackie Cohn

  • 26Keys Productions: Michael Garcia

  • 3Arts Entertainment: Nick Frenkel

  • Ubisoft Film & Television: Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, Austin Dill Insider GamingComicBook.comScreenHub AustraliaDestructoid

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Tone & Storytelling Approach


• Ubisoft’s Margaret Boykin described the series as a “psychological tailspin that doesn’t shy away from the darkest and most absurd parts of humanity,” aligning well with FX’s daring narrative style Insider GamingComicBook.comScreenHub Australia.

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• Reportedly, each season will function as a standalone story—a new world and characters—mirroring Far Cry’s signature anthology storytelling format RedditComicBook.comScreenHub Australia

  

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Leaked Announcement & Industry Context




• The series announcement appeared on Ubisoft’s official site before being swiftly removed, but not before Reddit users captured key details Insider GamingDestructoidNotebookcheck.

• This aligns with Ubisoft’s broader strategy to expand its major franchises—Far Cry included—into multimedia, a push bolstered by a recent €1.16 billion investment from Tencent Gaming Amigos.

What’s Next?

• No casting specifics, filming details, or release timeline have been confirmed. The leak suggests an official Ubisoft or FX announcement may be imminent ComicBook.comScreenHub Australia.

• Given Hawley’s success with Fargo’s anthology format, expectations are high for a deep, visually arresting adaptation that honors the spirit of Far Cry games.

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Summary Table

AspectDetailsCreative LeadsRob McElhenney (star/co-creator), Noah Hawley (showrunner/co-creator)ProducersMultiple production teams including Ubisoft Film & TelevisionFormatAnthology drama—new story and cast each seasonToneDark, absurd, psychological—aligned with FX’s bold storytellingStatusRumored/leaked; awaiting official confirmation and further details

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