George R.R. Martin Weighs in on the ELDEN RING Movie: “Alex Garland Is a First Rate Director”

In a recent blog post, the Game of Thrones creator and co-architect of Elden Ring’s vast mythology, George R.R. Martin, offered his thoughts on the upcoming film adaptation, and on its newly announced director, Alex Garland:

“Here’s the latest about the ELDER RING [sic] movie that was announced a few days ago. A24 is a kickass studio, and Alex Garland is a first rate director.”

That’s all he shared directly. No big lore drops or story teases. But Martin’s “current mood” at the end of the post? Simply… “hopeful.”

As for how Martin fits into the Elden Ring picture, he didn’t write the game, but he did lay the foundation. Back in 2022, he crafted the world’s backstory, its mythic conflicts, and that heavy, dense sense of fallen grandeur.

From there, Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki and the team at FromSoftware built the playable experience that we all hate to enjoy, one filled with cryptic NPCs, grotesque monsters, and just enough misery to keep you emotionally invested and spiritually broken.

So far, all we know about the film is that it’s coming from A24, and Alex Garland is directing. It’s also reported that Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Warfare) may lead the dark fantasy epic.

No story details have been shared, but I think it would be a samrt move to 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.

Martin also embedded a video from YouTuber Zayf the Scholar titled “Why the Elden Ring Movie WON’T SUCK – Director Reveals His TRUE Power Level.” That doesn’t technically confirm anything, but Martin is obviously vibing with the vision. You can watch that video below.