MADAME WEB Star Sydney Sweeney Cast In SPLIT FICTION Movie From WICKED And DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Creative Teams

MADAME WEB Star Sydney Sweeney Cast In SPLIT FICTION Movie From WICKED And DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Creative Teams

Split Fiction is getting a big screen adaptation, and it's been confirmed today that Sydney Sweeney (Madame Web) will lead the movie which has also tapped the director of Wicked and Deadpool's writers...

By JoshWilding - Apr 25, 2025 08:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Video Games
Source: Variety (via GameFragger.com)

Variety (via GameFragger.com) brings word that Madame Web and Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney will lead the planned big screen adaptation of the hit Hazelight Studios and EA video game, Split Fiction

Deadpool & Wolverine writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are penning the screenplay, with Wicked and G.I. Joe: Retaliation helmer Jon M. Chu set to direct. That's some heavyweight talent, and it's clear this is being viewed as a potential new action franchise for Sweeney. 

However, her co-star, who is bound to receive equal billing, has yet to be found. The trade also reveals that it's undecided whether Sweeney will play Zoe or Mio in the movie. 

We first learned that a Split Fiction movie was in the works back in March during the Game Developers Conference. Hollywood's interest in the project was piqued when the game was released to overwhelmingly positive reviews and reported sales of more than two million copies in the week after its launch.

Split Fiction will be produced by Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson's Story Kitchen (formerly dj2 Entertainment), and Chu’s Electric Somewhere. Sweeney is also set to executive produce.

Story Kitchen has previously produced the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, the Tomb Raider animated series on Netflix, and the upcoming Streets of Rage and It Takes Two movies. 

Sweeney is looking to make an impact in the video game adaptation space as news broke earlier this week that she's also producing an Outrun movie for filmmaker Michael Bay. She's not attached to star in that, but has shared her love of gaming by revealing she grew up with a brother who was a big gamer. 

The Simpsons: Road Rage and Super Mario Bros. were listed as being among her favourites during Madame Web's press tour. 

Are you excited to see Sweeney in Split Fiction? Who do you think should be her co-star? Be sure to let us know your thoughts on that in the comments section below. 

Mio and Zoe, contrasting writers, are trapped in their stories by a machine stealing their ideas. They must work together to break free with their memories intact, as they navigate sci-fi and fantasy worlds in an unexpected tale of friendship.

Mio and Zoe don’t get along at first, but they become each other’s only hope. They’ll need to have each other’s backs through bizarre situations and unexpected twists as they traverse stories born from their own wild imaginations.

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Antitrollpatrol
Antitrollpatrol - 4/25/2025, 8:15 AM
Love the game but she does not fit the character of Zoe at all. Honestly she doesn't fit any character in this game. Pretty disappointed in this casting. Only thing that might make it better is if they do a completely different story than the game.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/25/2025, 8:35 AM
@Antitrollpatrol - I think they can really only keep the basic premise, since the game relies heavily on different game mechanics each level. So a different story is definitely a possibility
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/25/2025, 8:54 AM
@Antitrollpatrol - say that doesn’t close to characters in game ? Don cheadle is opposite what Jim Rohdes look like in comics 1 foot short less muscle mass
LeoAtrox1
LeoAtrox1 - 4/25/2025, 4:11 PM
@Antitrollpatrol - She doesn't fit the character? Huh. Maybe she'll pretend she's someone else then. Like how Ian McKellan pulled off Gandalf.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 4/25/2025, 8:19 AM
Whats up with the appeasemeant pics? did yah pi55 anyone off recently? can you do it again?
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MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 4/25/2025, 8:27 AM
never heard of this and the game sounds dumb as f*ck... i guess the pics at the end are for more clicks... well played sir
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/25/2025, 8:34 AM
@MotherGooseUPus - if you're not in gaming spheres I understand you never heard of it, but otherwise I'm surprised how this would surpass anyone in those spheres. As for the game itself, it is great as [frick]
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/25/2025, 8:29 AM
Unsure who she's playing? I'm going out on a limb here and say she's cast as Zoe.

Anyway, I wonder how this will be translated to the big screen. Power of the game lies in the different game mechanics each level, so they gotta find a different gimmick for the movie.

Also, Josef Fares better show up as himself.
MisterBones
MisterBones - 4/25/2025, 8:42 AM
The thirsty, unrelated beach pics at the end... Gotta get those clicks up.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/25/2025, 9:24 AM
@MisterBones - How would that increase clicks? By then, you've already clicked on the article. Make that make sense for me.
Crtdacct2say
Crtdacct2say - 4/25/2025, 8:46 AM
That Instagram post seemed really irrelevant to this news
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/25/2025, 5:10 PM
@Crtdacct2say - Full disclosure: I didn't even read a word of the article. Not even the headline. I'm a shallow man and I 'm going to hell.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 4/25/2025, 8:55 AM
instagram pics?..... SO you finally started doing some real journalism
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 4/25/2025, 8:56 AM
I've heard really great things about the game from friends. I am really surprised at how quickly they greenlit a movie since the game came out 2 months ago
CajunSamantha
CajunSamantha - 4/25/2025, 11:14 AM
@Wahhvacado - The game is outstanding. The alternating gameplay mechanics, especially coming at you rapid fire at the end, are so fresh. The story is really sweet and heartwarming. It's a co-op game BUILT to be co-op ONLY. And the best part, in a world of loot boxes and money chasing, only ONE person buys the game. The other person plays for free. That's how the designers wanted to be. As cheesy as it sounds, in today's gaming world, it's a serious breath of fresh air. Highly recommend it.
Wahhvacado
Wahhvacado - 4/25/2025, 11:30 AM
@CajunSamantha - I love that! I'll definitely have to check it out
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/25/2025, 8:59 AM
Games looks ok to play what’s with split screen in trailer showing more multiplayer less one player mode?

Like see sci fi fantasy movie that different to see dragons in world people use flying cars hover bikes travel
ThorArms
ThorArms - 4/25/2025, 11:16 AM
@dragon316 - It's not a one player game. You need to play it with 2 people in order. Hence the name.

It's very fun.
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 4/25/2025, 9:11 AM
Never heard of it. Will never watch this.
ThorArms
ThorArms - 4/25/2025, 11:16 AM
@TheNewYorker - Thanks for the feedback.
Super12
Super12 - 4/25/2025, 9:14 AM
Haven't heard of the game before but the storyline sounds pretty cool actually.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/25/2025, 9:20 AM
I haven’t played the game but I am familiar with the concept at the least which is cool & interesting imo and have seen a chunk of it played aswell…

It certainly lends itself to the big screen imo since it deals with creativity and imagination which could be a goldmine for this team as well as a story about 2 complete strangers who through circumstances bond with each other to survive that might be emotionally touching aswell.

Going by the characters , I think Sweeney is likely playing Zoe which I think she could pull off given some of her previous work and own personality but we’ll see.

Anyway , I’m intrigued by this and hope it turns out well!!.
DarkeyeZ
DarkeyeZ - 4/25/2025, 9:26 AM
I rolled my eyes when I read the headline, but instantly committed to seeing this movie based on those Instagram pics you posted. I believe he cleavage could bring world peace.
gambgel
gambgel - 4/25/2025, 10:10 AM
I honestly think she would be an amazing addition to the X-Men reboot, where she could finally have a leading role.

Imho, she fits Rogue the best, from all the x-women. Just give her the brown hair with the white streaks and the iconic yellow-green costume, and she would become an instant fave of the whole audience. for real. Rogue has the potential to be a huge fan favourite and a big star of the reboot. So Marvel and Feige better choose rightfully. Its a very important character that they cant fail again.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 10:28 AM
@gambgel -

Rogue is taller and more traditionally beautiful than Sweeney.

And I'd prefer a talented actress with a real Southern belle accent, or one who can imitate it well.

Sweeney could play some random newly created Mutant.

Or maybe Shanna the She-Devil.
DannyBrandy20
DannyBrandy20 - 4/25/2025, 11:28 AM
@gambgel - I don't think her face suits Rogue
DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/25/2025, 10:41 AM

Boobs.

Boobs, boobs, boobs.

Deadinside
Deadinside - 4/25/2025, 4:05 PM
@DocSpock -
🤨 HEY...No need to call us names...! ☮️😬
DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/25/2025, 4:18 PM
@Deadinside -

Okay. AGAIN, I promise not to tell anyone about that special name I have for you.
TK420
TK420 - 4/25/2025, 10:48 AM
Okay. Maybe y'all are right. That bitch is pretty hot.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 12:06 PM
@TK420 -

Sydney Sweeney is an upstanding young lady.

Women deserve more respect than this.
solskulldeath
solskulldeath - 4/25/2025, 11:20 AM
Sounds like something from the woke agenda conspiracy.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 12:05 PM
@solskulldeath -

There will be wokeness.

These filmmakers love wokeness.
solskulldeath
solskulldeath - 4/25/2025, 10:49 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - hah. frack off woke shiiii
mountainman
mountainman - 4/25/2025, 12:18 PM
As is typical, Hollywood is going to go too far in on video game adaptations. The game was reviewed well, but this doesn’t have the size of a fanbase as Mario, Sonic, Minecraft, Fallout, Last of Us, etc.

And from my understanding this was a game light on story and was popular because of unique gameplay.

Maybe it’ll work. Who knows? But it’s clear that video game adaptations are going to be our next over saturated big budget movie genre.

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