Cailee Spaeny Reportedly in Talks for ELDEN RING Movie, Could She Be Playing Marika?
The world of Elden Ring is heading to the big screen, and it looks like A24 may have found its first major female star. According to insider Jeff Sneider, Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny is in talks to join the highly anticipated film adaptation of FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed game.
If a deal comes through, she would join an impressive cast that reportedly includes Kit Connor and Ben Whishaw, signaling that A24 and co-producer Bandai Namco are pulling out all the stops to bring this massive fantasy universe to life.
The movie is being directed by Alex Garland, a self-professed fan of Elden Ring. Garland’s involvement has fueled excitement, but the addition of Spaeny would make this project even more interesting. The actress has had a rise in recent years, winning the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival and earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in Priscilla.
She also headlined Alien: Romulus and starred in Garland’s acclaimed 2024 film Civil War and the FX sci-fi series Devs. If this casting happens, it marks another big collaboration between the two.
Alongside Garland in the director’s chair, the film is being produced by Avi and Ari Arad , DNA Films’ Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich, and Peter Rice. Then there’s George R. R. Martin, who co-created the game’s lore. He is attached as a producer and has publicly praised Garland’s involvement.
The biggest challenge is adapting Elden Ring’s sprawling, nonlinear narrative, which players uncover through exploration and cryptic lore rather than a traditional plot.
So, who could Spaeny play? The fan speculation is already running wild. The most obvious candidate is Queen Marika the Eternal, the godlike ruler whose shattering of the Elden Ring kicks off the game’s entire mythos.
Marika’s presence looms over the Lands Between, making her an essential figure in any adaptation. Other interesting options include Melina, the enigmatic maiden who guides players, or Ranni the Witch, a fan-favorite character tied to some of the game’s most pivotal events.
And then let’s not forget Malenia, Blade of Miquella, the undefeated warrior and arguably the most iconic boss fight in the game.
Of course, the movie probably won’t follow the player’s journey beat for beat. Given Garland’s storytelling style, the film will likely zero in on a specific event from the game’s history, maybe it will tell the story of Vyke the Dragonspear. It a really strong story, and if you’re not familiar with it, you can read all about it here. It’s the kind of tragic story arc is tailor-made for Garland’s storytelling style.
For now, everything remains under wraps, but the Elden Ring film is shaping up to be a massive, ambitious project with serious talent behind it.