James Wan to Develop TV Adaptation of Indie Game 'Pacific Drive'
The survival driving game, known for its atmospheric tension and unique mechanics, will be produced by Wan's Atomic Monster, but no network has been confirmed yet.
- James Wan's Atomic Monster has acquired the rights to adapt the indie game 'Pacific Drive' into a television series.
- 'Pacific Drive' is a survival game set in a surreal exclusion zone where players rely on their car as their only lifeline, blending roguelite elements with retropunk aesthetics.
- The game, released in February 2024, has received critical acclaim, earning nominations at The Game Awards and other festivals, and being added to the Nebula Awards' suggested reading list.
- Wan will serve as executive producer alongside Atomic Monster's Michael Clear and Rob Hackett, with Jeff Ludwig of The Menagerie Productions also attached to the project.
- The series has not yet been attached to a specific network or streaming platform, and it joins a growing list of Atomic Monster's TV projects, including adaptations of 'The Munsters,' 'Robocop,' and 'Gargoyles.'