Norman Reedus Open to Play Himself Under One Condition

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Norman Reedus Open to Play Himself Under One Condition

The Death Stranding franchise is picking up steam again as we draw closer to the release of its sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Delivering packages in a post-apocalyptic wasteland never goes out of style, especially with Hideo Kojima’s trademark blend of weirdness and brilliance driving the story.

With a movie adaptation already confirmed, the hype for the franchise is only growing. But just as fans were gearing up to enjoy the sequel this June, a recent interview with Norman Reedus, who plays the game’s protagonist, Sam, has added a whole new layer of intrigue to the conversation.

Death Stranding 2 is almost here… and so is the hype

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to release on June 26, 2025, exclusively for the PlayStation 5. The sequel has already reignited enthusiasm among fans of the first game, but it was a recent

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interview with Norman Reedus that truly took the hype to the next level.

When asked if he’d be interested in reprising his role as Sam Porter in the upcoming Death Stranding movie as well, Reedus responded with a simple yet very intriguing answer. He said:

If it was an option, yeah, for sure. I don’t know what’s happening with it. […] But yeah, of course.

While nothing is officially confirmed, the actor’s enthusiasm makes it clear that he’s more than ready to make the leap to the big screen. And why not? Reedus has been an integral part of the Death Stranding experience from day one.

The in-game character of Sam Porter is modeled directly after him: his voice, his likeness, and his physical performance via motion capture. His portrayal is one of the standout elements of the game, grounding Kojima’s surreal, cinematic world with emotion and realism.

Given how closely the character is tied to Reedus himself, he feels like the natural, and frankly, best choice for the role of Sam in the movie adaptation.

What we know about the Death Stranding movie so far

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? That’d be weirder. | Image Credit: Kojima Productions

The Death Stranding movie was officially announced last year and is being developed by indie powerhouse A24 in collaboration with Kojima Productions. The movie will be directed by Michael Sarnoski, known for Nicolas Cage’s Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One.

While the project is still in early pre-production, one major detail remains a mystery: the cast. No actors have been confirmed yet, and no release window has been announced.

However, Reedus’s comments have certainly stirred anticipation and also confirmed that the adaptation is still very far away. As he said, “It’s so pre pre pre right now.” Given that he already is the character in every meaningful way, not casting him would be a surprising decision.

Whether or not Reedus ultimately appears in the movie, his interest has turned all eyes back to the project. With Kojima’s unpredictable nature and A24’s reputation for bold storytelling, this adaptation could go in any number of directions.

For now, fans will have to wait and see where the movie adaptation will take us, but things just got a lot clearer and interesting with this interview.

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