Hideo Kojima, one of the most acclaimed game creators of all time, completely changed the genre when he debuted the game Metal Gear in Japan in 1987, kicking off one of the most sought-after action-stealth franchises of all time. Further, his characters and stories present his eccentric and innovative approach to this genre, which is what sticks with the game aficionados.
However, the imaginative developer is also highly persuasive when it comes to persuading actors to work on his projects, in addition to his games. Specifically, he convinced a major actor of the movie The Bikeriders to work on his game Death Stranding, and now fans want him to do the same with Robert Pattinson.
Hideo Kojima shares a picture with Robert Pattinson
The initial stages of making anything cinematic are riddled with several ups and downs. This is what happened to Hideo Kojima when he was making his game, Death Stranding. But soon, when the video game aficionados gave it a try, they fell in love with the game, filled with stunning visuals and an innovative narrative.
Not only that, but for the game’s primary character, Samuel Bridges, he brought The Bikeriders star Norman Reedus on board, who not only voiced but also modeled the character. Further, Kojima’s story of bringing Reedus on board is incredibly interesting, as he recounted on his X profile.
When I had just started my own studio and had nothing, I pitched the DS project to Norman at a sushi restaurant and asked him if he would like to do it with me. He instantly said yes even though I didn't even have a script. The following month, we conducted scanning and… pic.twitter.com/eviCSp14mJ
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) June 26, 2024
Now, a recent post featuring Twilight actor Robert Pattinson is generating the same buzz and sensation, with admirers requesting that the artist recreate the Death Stranding magic with Pattinson as well.
Further, given Kojima’s respect and admiration for Pattinson’s work in The Batman, this might be a possibility in the future.
With Robert Pattinson. pic.twitter.com/hmn9JUJ2HU
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) June 28, 2024
Given the popularity of the first installment and the second one, Death Stranding 2, still in development with Reedus reprising his role, it’s safe to say that Kojima and Pattinson’s collaboration might produce an excellent game. After the game creator uploaded the image, followers flooded his comment section to express their own sentiments.
Fans ask Hideo Kojima to recreate the same Death Stranding magic with Robert Pattinson
After his multiple tweets praising the actor for his performance in The Batman (2022), Hideo Kojima clearly revealed his keen eye for detail and Matt Reeves amazing cinematography. While Kojima went into the gaming industry, he himself revealed in an interview (via WGTC) that “70 percent” of his body is made of movies.
Adding to his creativity, followers made their own requests, with one fan suggesting that he create a game based on the 2020 sci-fi movie Tenet and bring Christophe Nolan, Robert Pattinson, and John David Washington on board.
Two really cool dudes. This got me thinking about a Kojima X Pattinson X Nolan X Washington #tenet sequel/prequel game. It could have reverse time mechanics and be super artsy.
— Smoke EX (@SmokeEx) June 28, 2024
SCAN HIM RIGHT NOW
— fossa (@fusafoosa) June 28, 2024
You already found your protagonist for your next spy game, make it happen kojima san😄😄😄😄
— joel (@Laxus20) June 28, 2024
It would be cool to see Robert in one of your games
— oh (@ghouIzzx) June 28, 2024
New character for Dead Stranding 3, Mr. Kojima-shogun?
— Omar Ocampo (@Archaeropteryx) June 30, 2024
While some fans and enthusiasts had particular gaming requests, such as asking Hideo Kojima to create a spy-themed game featuring Robert Pattinson, others simply wanted the actor and game creator to work together.
One user even wondered if Kojima’s uploading this image meant he was introducing the Twilight actor as a new character in the third installment of Death Stranding. While only time will tell if the duo collaborates, it has certainly piqued fans’ interest.
