Margot Robbie‘s The Sims movie has been acquired by Amazon MGM Studios, and the success of Barbie could have been a factor in this new venture. It’s reported that Robbie will produce The Sims movie in partnership with LuckyChap Entertainment. The film is currently in the works of finding a studio location and writing team.
The Sims movie is based on the popular video game series published by Electronic Arts and is based on self-curated life simulations.
Video games are in high demand when it comes down to live action movies. As of recent, notable video games such as Halo, The Last of Us and Uncharted have gained success in their respective television series.
Amazon MGM Studios is effortlessly pushing for live action video game movies after their success with the Fallout series. Amazon Prime Video are looking to capitalize on their record breaking numbers in efforts to understand that there is value in the gaming industry. You might know the company for its efforts in Barbie, Saltburn, and Birds of Prey.
Although the producers and writers are pronounced according to Amazon MGM, it is still a mystery of who will be the cast for the film. As of now, there is no official release date for The Sims movie.