The director wants to find a balance between making Death Stranding accessible for newcomers while still having something new for fans.
Alex Garland of Civil War and Warfare fame will direct and write the live action adaptation, which is being co-produced by A24 and Bandai Namco.
On his radio show, Hideo Kojima also spoke about director Michael Sarnoski, and how he doesn't seem like the typical Hollywood person.
Michael Sarnoski, who directed 2024's horror prequel A Quiet Place: Day One, will direct the upcoming A24-produced film.
The independent production company weirdly confirmed its involvement in the movie with a merch listing on its website.