It Takes Two to be adapted for film and television

Hazelight has partnered with dj2 Entertainment to adapt It Takes Two for film and television, the company announced.

“Creating the world and story in It Takes Two was so much fun for me and the team,” Hazelight founder and creative director Josef Fares told Variety. “Since it has a strong narrative with many crazy characters and just as crazy co-op action moments, the potential is huge for a great adaption to film or television.”

dj2 Entertainment CEO and founder Dmitri M. Johnson added, “dj2 is honored to partner with Josef, Oskar [Wolontis], and the incredible team at Hazelight Studios on the linear media adaptation of It Takes Two. Just like the rest of the gaming world, we fell head-over-heels in love with Cody, May, Rose, Dr. Hakim, and the imaginative fantasy universe Hazelight have created, and can’t wait to bring these characters -and this world- to life on the big and small screen.”

A studio or network has yet to be attached to the project, but a multi-party bidding war is currently underway, according to Variety sources. Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 writers Pat Casey and Johsn Miller are reportedly attached to adapt It Takes Two for screen.

“The reception of It Takes Two has been absolutely stellar from press and players alike,” said Hazelight studio manager Oskar Wolontis. “We’re very excited for the opportunity to expand this beloved IP beyond gaming, for both new and returning fans to appreciate.”