The era of video game adaptations being a risky bet is officially over. With hits like The Last of Us and Fallout proving the genre can deliver prestige storytelling, the upcoming Far Cry TV series has been one of the most anticipated projects in development. Now, producer Rob Mac has given fans the update they've been waiting for: cameras are finally rolling later this year.
In an exclusive interview with Collider ahead of the Season 5 premiere of his FX docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, Mac confirmed that production on the Far Cry adaptation is set to begin in the fall of 2025. The series, which has been in development for years, is being written by none other than Noah Hawley, the acclaimed creator of Fargo and Legion. Mac didn't hold back his praise for Hawley's work, calling him a genius and revealing that the scripts far exceeded expectations.
“I can tell you that Noah Hawley is a genius. As close to a genius as I’ve ever worked with,” Mac said. “We created the show together. We broke the first episode. And usually when you break an episode, and then a writer goes off to write something, especially as a writer, you’re going through it with a fine-tooth comb, and it’s usually about 50% of what you talked about, and 30% is really great, and then the other 70%, you’ve got to maybe work on. It was 30% of what we talked about and 150% better. Every script that he’s written has just leveled up.”
For fans of the Ubisoft franchise, this is music to the ears. The Far Cry games are known for their chaotic open-world gameplay, memorable villains, and morally complex narratives. The TV series will adopt an anthology format, similar to the games, allowing each season to explore a different setting and story. Mac emphasized that the show is being crafted for both die-hard gamers and newcomers alike.
“It is such a love letter to the game itself, and yet you could have never played the game whatsoever, never heard of the game, and still love the series,” Mac explained. “It’s going to be grueling and brutal, and also a beautiful love story.” That description suggests the series will lean into the intense, survivalist drama that defines the franchise, while also delivering emotional depth.
Hawley's involvement is a major reason for the optimism surrounding the project. His track record of adapting complex source material into critically acclaimed television—from the Coen brothers' film Fargo to Marvel's Legion—makes him an ideal fit for the unpredictable world of Far Cry. Mac's confidence in Hawley's vision indicates that this adaptation won't just coast on name recognition; it aims to be a standout entry in the growing library of video game TV shows.
While fans wait for more details, Mac is returning to TV with Season 5 of Welcome to Wrexham, which premieres on May 14 on FX and Hulu. The series, which follows the real-life story of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ownership of a Welsh football club, has been a hit for the network. For those hungry for more adaptation news, check out our coverage of the Red Rising adaptation still stalled after 12 years and the latest on Pirates of the Caribbean 6.
With filming set to begin this fall, the Far Cry TV series is finally moving from rumor to reality. If Hawley's scripts are as good as Mac claims, this could be the next big thing in video game adaptations.
