FX Reportedly Developing FAR CRY TV Series With Rob McElhenney and Noah Hawley
Ubisoft’s wild and unpredictable Far Cry game franchise may soon be bringing its mix of chaos, danger, and dark psychological twists to TV. According to reports, FX is developing a Far Cry TV series that will adapt the long-running video game property into a live-action anthology.
The news first surfaced after Ubisoft accidentally posted an announcement on its official site before quickly pulling it down. Reddit users managed to catch the details, sparking immediate speculation about what kind of mayhem the adaptation could deliver.
First launched in 2004, Far Cry is a first-person shooter series famous for dropping players into exotic and volatile locations, where tactical combat, moral dilemmas, and unforgettable villains collide.
Over the years, it’s given fans standout titles like Far Cry 3 (2012) with its fan-favorite villain Vaas Montenegro, Far Cry 5 (2018), and Far Cry 6 (2021). While the franchise has been praised for its immersive worlds and player freedom, more recent entries have faced criticism for sticking too closely to a formula.
The now-removed Ubisoft page revealed that the series is set to be co-created by Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest, Welcome to Wrexham) and Noah Hawley (Fargo, Alien: Earth). Hawley will reportedly serve as showrunner, while McElhenney is expected to star.
Executive producers will include McElhenney, Hawley, and Jackie Cohn for More Better Productions, Michael Garcia for 26Keys Productions, Nick Frenkel for 3Arts Entertainment, and Ubisoft’s Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill.
“This collaboration is really an embarrassment of riches,” said Boykin, head of film and television content at Ubisoft Film & Television. “Far Cry is a psychological tailspin that doesn’t shy away from the darkest and most absurd parts of humanity, which aligns perfectly with FX’s bold and fearless storytelling style.”
Reports suggest the FX adaptation will follow an anthology format, with each season introducing a new setting and cast, mirroring the standalone nature of the games.
While Ubisoft hasn’t officially confirmed the project, it fits the company’s recent push to expand its biggest franchises into TV and film. Ubisoft formed a dedicated transmedia division after a massive €1.16 billion (about US$1.87 billion) investment from Tencent, with Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry all on the slate for broader entertainment ventures.
If these reports hold true, FX’s Far Cry series could easily become an awesomely ambitious video game adaptation backed by a powerhouse creative team and a network that thrives on strong, character-driven storytelling.