Radio Silence to Adapt 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Books for 20th Century Studios
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The filmmaking team Radio Silence, known for the 'Ready or Not' and 'Scream' franchises, will adapt the iconic 'Choose Your Own Adventure' children's gamebook series for 20th Century Studios. Screenwriter Tom Bissell, whose credits include 'Andor' and video games like 'Gears of War 5', is attached to the project. The original book series sold over 250 million copies between 1979 and 1998 by letting readers choose their own narrative paths.
Facts First
- Radio Silence will adapt the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book series for 20th Century Studios.
- Screenwriter Tom Bissell is attached to the project, bringing experience from 'Andor' and major video games.
- The original book series sold over 250 million copies between 1979 and 1998.
- Radio Silence directed 'Ready or Not' and oversaw recent 'Scream' films, establishing their genre credentials.
- The 'Choose Your Own Adventure' format is nonlinear, allowing readers to select options that determine the plot.
What Happened
The filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (known collectively as Radio Silence) are set to bring the 'Choose Your Own Adventure' children's gamebook series to the big screen for 20th Century Studios. Screenwriter Tom Bissell is involved in the project. The original book series sold more than 250 million copies from 1979 to 1998.
Why this Matters to You
The involvement of Radio Silence, who directed the thriller 'Ready or Not' and oversaw recent 'Scream' films, suggests the film could lean into suspense or horror elements, potentially offering a fresh take on the source material for adult audiences. For families, a successful adaptation could introduce a new generation to the concept of interactive storytelling.
What's Next
The project is in development, which means the next steps will involve Bissell crafting a screenplay that translates the book's unique 'choose your own path' mechanic to film. The film's creative direction and potential release timeline will likely become clearer as the script takes shape. Given the filmmakers' and writer's established track records, the project appears to have strong creative momentum behind it.