"Netflix to Adapt Sifu Game into Movie: Chad Stahelski and T.S. Nowlin Onboard"

Netflix has exciting news for fans of the acclaimed video game Sifu: the streaming giant is teaming up with the game's creators to bring its compelling story to the big screen. Initially announced back in 2022, the film adaptation was in the hands of Story Kitchen and the game's developer, Sloclap. Now, according to a recent report from Deadline, the production team has grown even more impressive.

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Netflix has enlisted the talents of T.S. Nowlin, renowned for his work on the Maze Runner franchise and Netflix's Project Adam, to craft the screenplay. While Derek Kolstad, who initially took on the task of adapting Sifu's story, might still be involved, his precise role in the project remains uncertain at this point.

The project's allure is further enhanced by the addition of Chad Stahelski, the visionary director behind the John Wick series. Stahelski, along with his production company 87Eleven Entertainment, will take on the role of executive producers. Interestingly, Stahelski is simultaneously working on another high-profile video game adaptation, Ghost of Tsushima.

Since its release in 2022, Sifu has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide, selling over one million copies in just three weeks. The game centers on a young martial artist on a quest for vengeance following the murder of their master. Equipped with a mystical pendant that revives them after death but ages them significantly, the protagonist navigates a perilous journey filled with danger and intrigue.