Summary
Elden Ringfans have already found the perfect character to serve as the main protagonist in the recently announced live-action movie. Rumors about anElden Ringadaptation began circulating after author George R.R. Martin made some intriguing comments about the possibility back in February of this year.
After months of speculation, Bandai Namco has officially confirmed that it is teaming up with production company A24 to create a live-action adaptation of FromSoftware’sElden Ring. Since its release in 2022, the game has quickly become a fan favorite and won numerous accolades, including multiple Game of the Year awards.
Following the official announcement, players have already begun speculating about potential plot details the live-action adaptation might feature. A particularly interesting post made by Reddit user Terrible_Length4413 proposed a compelling idea about which character should take center stage. In a post that garnered over 13,000 upvotes, the fan suggested that the movie should featureElden Ring’s Vyke the Dragonspearas the main protagonist. The post argues that Vyke’s overall story would be a great fit for the big screen, and many fans seem to agree. Multiple comments agree that Vyke is the perfect choice, in part because his story shares similarities with that of the Tarnished while also offering enough differences to make the film feel fresh rather than a direct retelling of the game’s plot.
Elden Ring Players Want Vyke as the Main Protagonist
Vyke knelt before the Erdtree and came closer to achieving lordship than any other Tarnished before him. However, he refused to sacrifice his Finger Maiden and turned to the Frenzied Flame, hoping to find a new path, one that ultimately led to his tragic downfall. According to a Stranded Soul,Vyke was expected to become the Lord of Frenzied Flame, but for unknown reasons, he never claimed the title.
Instead, he was imprisoned and occasionally invades those who approachElden Ring’s Church of Inhibition, located near the Frenzied Flame Village. Another reason Vyke could make a better protagonist than the Tarnished is that the main character’s journey in the game is too expansive to fit into a single movie. Vyke’s more focused storyline may prove to be a better fit, unless the project is developed as a series.
Overall, fans seem to agree that choosing A24 as the studio, and specificallyAlex Garland to lead theElden Ringproject, is one of the best decisions Bandai could have made, as Garland is known for his stylistic direction. He is also a well-known gaming enthusiast and is reportedly a big fan of the Souls-like genre.
