"Death Stranding Movie Director Revealed"

Michael Sarnoski, the acclaimed director behind "A Quiet Place: Day One," is set to helm the live-action adaptation of Kojima Productions' "Death Stranding." According to Deadline, Sarnoski will not only direct but also write the screenplay for this project, which will be produced by A24 and Kojima Productions in collaboration with Square Peg. Sarnoski's previous work includes directing and writing for the "A Quiet Place" spin-off "Day One" and the 2021 film "Pig," starring Nicolas Cage. He is also slated to write and direct "The Death of Robin Hood," another A24 production.

The game boasted a star-studded cast, including Norman Reedus as the protagonist Sam Bridges, alongside Léa Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen, Guillermo del Toro, and Margaret Qualley. It remains to be seen whether these actors will return for the live-action version.

Kojima Productions is also busy with "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach," set to release on June 26, 2025, for PlayStation 5. This sequel will feature new additions to the cast, such as Luca Marinelli and Elle Fanning.

As fans eagerly await this adaptation, another Kojima-related project, the "Metal Gear Solid" movie, continues to progress, albeit with slower updates. Given the cinematic elements and high-profile cast of "Death Stranding," its transition to live-action appears promising.