Report: Jon M. Chu of "Wicked" fame is set to direct the adaptation of "Split Fiction"

A cinematic adaptation of Hazelight Studios' acclaimed video game, Split Fiction, is reportedly in the works, featuring Sydney Sweeney from "Euphoria" and directed by Jon M. Chu, known for his work on "Wicked."

As detailed by Variety, the script is being developed by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writing duo behind "Deadpool" and "Wolverine." The production is set to be managed by Mike Goldberg and Dmitri M. Johnson’s Story Kitchen, alongside Jon M. Chu's Electronic Somewhere.

Insiders have mentioned that it's undetermined which character—Zoe Foster or Mio Hudson—Sweeney will portray. Additionally, Sweeney is expected to take on the role of executive producer for the project.

The same outlet had earlier highlighted intense interest in a movie version of Split Fiction, with multiple parties entering a bidding contest over the rights.

Released on March 6, 2025, Split Fiction quickly garnered immense popularity. The co-op multiplayer game centers around Zoe and Mio, two authors who find themselves trapped within simulations of their own literary creations.

The game achieved substantial commercial success, with sales surpassing one million copies in just 48 hours and reaching two million within the first week.

Furthermore, it set three Guinness World Records in categories that included the most-played and most-sold local co-op game on Steam within the initial release period, achieving significant milestones in the gaming landscape.