Far Cry Series Adaptation In the Works at FX

Far Cry is getting a live-action series adaptation. An anthology drama inspired by the international best-selling video game franchise with more than 100M unique players since 2004, each season will be set in a new world with a different cast of characters following the video game franchise's signature standalone storytelling format. The Far Cry games are known for thrilling stories set in remote locations, explosive and inventive combat, and memorable villains that stick with players long after credits have rolled. The anthology drama series will be produced by FX Productions, developed under Hawley's Austin-based banner 26 Keys Productions, Mac's More Better, and Ubisoft Film & Television.

Mac (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest, Welcome to Wrexham) and Hawley (Fargo, Alien: Earth) are the co-creators of the Far Cry series. Hawley will also serve as showrunner, while Mac is set to star in the show. The series will be executive produced by Mac, Hawley, and Jackie Cohn for More Better Productions; Michael Garcia for 26Keys Productions; Nick Frenkel for 3Arts Entertainment; and Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill for Ubisoft Film & Television.

The Far Cry series marks Mac's third project with Ubisoft Film & Television, following Apple TV+'s acclaimed Mythic Quest, a workplace comedy set in a fictional gaming studio responsible for creating the world's most popular MMO. Mac co-created, executive produced and starred in Mythic Quest for four seasons, and executive produced and guest starred in the spinoff anthology series Side Quest. Through his collaboration with Ubisoft Film & Television on both series, Mac has accumulated a deep knowledge of video games and the gaming industry that he can bring to the Far Cry series.

"This collaboration is really an embarrassment of riches. Far Cry 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," said Margaret Boykin, head of film and television content, Ubisoft Film & Television. "After working with Rob Mac on 'Mythic Quest' and 'Side Quest,' we've seen firsthand how he brings the perfect mix of humor, heart, and 'WTF-ness' to his storytelling - perfect for Far Cry. And we've long admired Noah's career- in fact, we've often referenced his incredible work on "Fargo" as tonal comps for what we aspire to do with Far Cry in television. This team's collective talent for character-driven world-building will shape a gripping anthology series that speaks to both gamers and general audiences alike. We can't wait to get started!" 

Play Far Cry 6, the most recent installment in the franchise starring Giancarlo Esposito as the notorious dictator Antón Castillo, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and the Epic Games Store today. You can also play with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription, which includes access to premiere editions of all games in the Far Cry franchise.

Keep reading Ubisoft News for the latest on the Far Cry anthology series and other projects from Ubisoft Film & Television, including the highly anticipated animated series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (Netflix, fall 2025), the live-action film Watch Dogs (New Regency), and the live-action Assassin's Creed (Netflix) series.