Report: The Metal Gear Solid Film Has Its Writer

According to a report on Deadline Hollywood, the Metal Gear Solid film has found a writer. According to Deadline, Jay Basu (Monsters: Dark Continent) is penning the script.

Metal Gear Solid is being produced by Avi and Ari Arad of Arad Productions. Avi Arad is the executive producer on a number of Fox’s and Sony’s Marvel films, including Fantastic Four, Venom, and Iron Fist. Ari Arad was the executive producer on Iron Man.

Jordan Vogt-Roberts is directing. He’s currently attached to Kong: Skull Island and directed Boys of Summer.

The film was first announced in 2012, and was reaffirmed in June 2014 when Vogt-Roberts was announced as director. With series creator Hideo Kojima planning to step away from the franchise (perhaps for real this time), it’s unclear who, if anyone, will be advising the project.

[Source: Deadline Hollywood]