With the final season of The Boys on the horizon, star Jack Quaid is looking toward his next big adventure, and he has one specific, dream adaptation in mind. The actor is openly campaigning for a role in Netflix's long-in-development film based on the iconic video game BioShock, and he's even pinpointed the character he'd love to play: the smooth-talking Irish guide, Atlas.
"I Would Kill to Be in a BioShock Adaptation"
In a recent interview, Quaid reaffirmed his fervent desire to dive into the underwater dystopia of Rapture. "I've said this before, I'll say it again. BioShock. I would kill to be in a BioShock adaptation," Quaid declared, expressing enthusiasm for any installment in the franchise, from the original to Infinite. His passion isn't new; he first voiced this ambition during a Reddit AMA a year ago, and with his schedule opening up, the dream feels more tangible than ever.
For Quaid, the 2007 game was a formative experience. "That game was probably one of the first horror games that I ever played," he shared, carefully guarding the title's legendary plot twist. The game's rich, philosophical narrative—set in a failed underwater utopia inspired by Ayn Rand—left a lasting impression, fueling his desire to see it realized on screen.
Mastering the Accent for Atlas
While Quaid joked he doesn't know exactly which character he'd be best suited for, he zeroed in on the challenge of playing Atlas, the charismatic and mysterious figure who guides the player through Rapture. "I just got to get a really good Irish accent going. I'll figure that out," he said with a laugh, adding, "Let's manifest this."
His fandom extends beyond the controller. Quaid is also a fan of the prequel novel, BioShock: Rapture, which explores the city's glory days before its collapse. He expressed hope that the film might incorporate elements from that story, bringing the opulent, pre-war vision of founder Andrew Ryan to life. "That's the dream right there," he said.
Netflix's Adaptation Gains Steam
The good news for Quaid is that the project is very real. Directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), the BioShock film is in active development at Netflix. Producer Roy Lee recently indicated that momentum is expected to pick up later this year, once post-production wraps on Lawrence's upcoming Hunger Games prequel. Lee also teased that Netflix and game publisher Take-Two Interactive have broader plans for the BioShock universe.
This potential franchise expansion is part of a growing trend of successful video game adaptations, much like the recently announced new projects for the One Piece universe.
What's Next for Quaid?
While fans wait for news from Rapture, Quaid remains busy. He continues to voice the lead in the acclaimed series My Adventures with Superman, which he has promised will deliver its "funniest" episodes yet in Season 3. And, of course, he's preparing for the explosive finale of The Boys on Prime Video.
Whether Jack Quaid ultimately gets to utter the iconic phrase "Would you kindly?" on screen remains to be seen. But his passionate advocacy has certainly made him a frontrunner in the minds of fans eager to see the haunting world of BioShock finally make its cinematic splash.
