Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs movie is moving forward with the addition of "Hunger Games" star Tom Blyth. The film, helmed by Mathieu Turi and written by Christie LeBlanc and Victoria Bata, also stars Sophie Wilde of "Talk to Me" fame. After three major game releases that didn’t quite hit the mark like Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft continues to explore transmedia opportunities for Watch Dogs’ universe of hackers and criminals. The casting of youthful and rising stars indicates a fresh approach to the franchise, possibly reviving interest and paving the way for more Watch Dogs content in the future.

Who is directing the Watch Dogs movie?

The Watch Dogs movie is directed by Mathieu Turi, known for "The Deep Dark" and "Meander".

Watch Dogs is an action-adventure game series by Ubisoft focused on hacking and surveillance. The first game was released in 2014, with sequels expanding its open-world narrative. While it didn’t achieve the same level of success as Ubisoft’s other franchises like Assassin’s Creed, its unique gameplay mechanics and cyberpunk themes garnered a dedicated fanbase. This upcoming film adaptation could re-ignite interest and bring new life to the franchise.