TL;DR
- FX has given a series order to a live-action adaptation of the Far Cry video game franchise.
- The series will be produced by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac; Mac will also star in the show.
- It will follow an anthology format, with each season set in a new location with different characters—mirroring the game franchise’s structure.
- The show will stream in the U.S. on Hulu and internationally on Disney+.
What exactly is the Far Cry TV series and how is it being adapted?
The Far Cry series order from FX is based on the well-known Ubisoft video game franchise. The games are open-world, action-adventure titles often set in exotic, isolated locales with rogue warlords, survival elements and moral ambiguity. With the TV adaptation, the creative team is leaning into that core identity but in a serialized anthology format — meaning each season will change setting, characters and story, while keeping thematic continuity.
No detailed plot has been revealed yet; however, FX and Ubisoft have confirmed that the series will emulate the games’ structure — fresh setting each season. The project is being produced by FX Productions, Ubisoft Film & Television, 26 Keys (Noah Hawley’s banner) and More Better Productions (Rob Mac’s banner).
Who are the creative forces behind this adaptation and why does that matter?
- Noah Hawley is known for hit anthology series such as Fargo and sci-fi work like Legion. His experience with shifting settings and tone makes him well-suited for an anthology based on Far Cry.
- Rob Mac (formerly Rob McElhenney) is co-creator of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and has strong ties with FX. He will not only produce but also appear on-screen in the series.
- Ubisoft’s involvement ensures the adaptation will have direct input from the game-franchise owner, which may influence the tone, world-building and faithfulness to the games.
Because of the pedigree of the creative team and the legacy of the Far Cry brand, this adaptation is attracting attention as more than just another game-to-TV conversion.
